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Just a day after being sent down to the minors following a doubleheader, the Mets have recalled pitcher Vic Black from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, ESPN New York reports. Black will replace Jose Valverde's roster spot, who was released following Monday's loss to Pittsburgh.

Black has not made an appearance for the Mets this season. He's 0-1 with a 1.45 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 18:17 K:BB ratio in 18 2/3 innings with Triple-A Las Vegas.

Pirates reliever Mark Melancon got the call again to close out Monday's game against the Mets. He answered the call by earning his 10th save in a 5-3 win.

Melancon's outing got off to an inauspicious start as Lucas Duda crushed the first pitch he saw from Melancon over the right-field wall to cut the deficit to two runs. Though, Melancon was unfazed by the home run. He retired the next three batters in order, which included strikeouts of Juan Centeno and Matt den Dekker to finish off the win.

Melancon is now 10 of 12 in save opportunities. He has six strikeouts in his last four outings (four innings).

The Mets have optioned pitcher Vic Black to Triple-A Las Vegas following Sunday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks, the team announced. Black did not appear in a game during the doubleheader and has not made an appearance for the big-league club this season.

The Brewers optioned pitcher Jimmy Nelson to Triple-A Nashville after Sunday's win over the Marlins.

Nelson pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings in his season debut Sunday to earn a victory, but he wasn't needed for another start after Yovani Gallardo was deemed good to go moving forward. Nelson returns to a 5-1 record with a 1.71 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 58:17 K:BB ratio in 58 innings over nine starts with Nashville.

Brewers pitcher Jimmy Nelson was firing on all cylinders in his season debut Sunday, giving up five hits and three walks over 5 2/3 scoreless innings and striking out six in his team's 7-1 victory over the Marlins.

Nelson (1-0) was filling in for the injured Yovani Gallardo, who may be able to make his next scheduled start. If Gallardo is cleared, Nelson will likely be sent back down to Triple-A, where he is 5-1 with a 1.71 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 58:17 K:BB ratio in 58 innings over nine starts.

Mets pitcher Rafael Montero pitched a gem Sunday but didn't factor into the decision, giving up one earned run on just two hits and three walks in six innings while striking out 10 in his team's 2-1 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Montero was much better than his performance in his first two starts (both losses), but a home run surrendered to the second batter of the game wound up keeping him from having a chance at a win. He owns a 4.96 ERA and 17:9 K:BB ratio in 16 1/3 innings. Montero is scheduled to face the Phillies Friday.

The Brewers recalled Jimmy Nelson from Triple-A Nashville Sunday.

Nelson will be making a spot start Sunday in place of the injured Yovani Gallardo. It'll be his first major-league action this season, though he has excelled with Nashville, going 5-1 with a 1.71 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 58:17 K:BB ratio in 58 innings over nine starts.

With closer Jason Grilli for the night, Pirates reliever Mark Melancon took the charge again in the ninth inning, securing a 3-2 win and the save against the Nationals Saturday night.

Melancon struck out one and needed just 11 pitches to complete a 1-2-3 inning. He has nine saves and owns a 1.96 ERA in 23 innings of work.

Mets pitcher Vic Black will be promoted Sunday to serve as his team's 26th man for his team's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks, MLB.com reports.

Black made 15 appearances with the Mets last season after coming over via trade, but he's been relegated to minor-league action this season. He's 0-1 with a 1.45 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 18:17 K:BB ratio in 18 2/3 innings with Triple-A Las Vegas.

A right ankle sprain has Marlins reliever Brad Hand on the 15-day disabled list. The team has called up fellow left-hander Dan Jennings to take his place.

Hand, who lost his starting job in mid-April, has fared little better in the bullpen. He has given up nine runs in his last 10 2/3 innings pitched.