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Walker earned the save in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Reds, allowing a run on one hit in the ninth inning.

Walker recorded the first two outs in the ninth before hitting Jacob Hurtubise with a pitch, who then came around to score on a TJ Friedl single. However, Walker would rebound and record the final out to close out the Giants' Opening Day victory. The 29-year-old Walker is coming off an impressive 2024 campaign, during which he posted a 1.91 ERA and 0.85 WHIP across 80 innings. He logged 10 saves after taking over the closer job late in the year and should have pretty good job security to begin 2025.

Gibaut (0-1) was charged with the loss and a blown save Thursday against the Giants after giving up four runs on three hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning. He struck out two.

Gibaut was literally the last pitcher added to the Reds' roster after Alexis Diaz (hamstring) was placed on the IL earlier this week, so it was a major surprise he was called upon for the save Opening Day. It's noteworthy that potential fill-in closers Scott Barlow, Emilio Pagan and Tony Santillan pitched the sixth-through-eighth innings, but that still left Taylor Rogers and Graham Ashcraft available. Gibaut had a 3.33 ERA and 23 holds in 74 outings for Cincinnati in 2023, but he has a 4.33 ERA in his MLB career and isn't likely to see consistent high-leverage opportunities.

The Mets placed Montas (lat) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

The 32-year-old suffered a high-grade right lat strain early in spring training. A recent MRI showed significant healing, and Montas could be ready to begin a throwing program by early April.

The Diamondbacks placed Graveman on the 15-day injured list Thursday with mid-back tightness, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Graveman is slated to resume throwing off a mound next week, but he never made any spring training appearances so it's going to be a while before he returns. The reliever missed the entirety of the 2024 season following shoulder surgery.

Uribe won a spot on the Brewers' Opening Day roster and will serve a four-game suspension to begin the season.

MLB initially suspended Uribe for six games after he intentionally threw a pitch at Rays outfielder Jose Siri in an April 30, 2024 contest. The Brewers demoted Uribe to Triple-A Nashville immediately after he received the suspension, which was later downgraded to a four-game ban following a successful appeal. However, Uribe never served the suspension after he was diagnosed in June with a lateral meniscus tear in right knee, which required season-ending surgery. After returning healthy for spring training, Uribe secured his spot in the Milwaukee bullpen, but he'll have to wait until next week to make his 2025 debut while he serves the suspension.

The Brewers placed Mears (illness) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

Mears resumed pitching in minor-league games on the back fields of camp before spring training came to a close, but the reliever will open the season on the IL since he didn't have enough time to get fully ramped up after being set back by a stomach bug earlier in March. He'll be eligible for activation beginning April 8 and should be ready to join the Milwaukee bullpen at or around that date.

The Padres recalled Cruz from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Cruz was optioned to minor-league camp in mid-March but wound up cracking the Opening Day roster. He'll be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.

The Cubs designated Poteet for assignment Thursday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Poteet was acquired from the Yankees over the offseason in the Cody Bellinger trade, but he was sent to the minors in early March and is now off the 40-man roster. He could draw interest via trade or waivers from a club in need of a swingman.

The Cubs recalled Morgan from Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Morgan was optioned last week, but injuries to others opened up a spot for his return. He'll fill a middle-relief role.

The Pirates selected Borucki's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Borucki earned a spot in the Pirates' Opening Day bullpen after turning in a 1.04 ERA with 12 strikeouts over 8.2 Grapefruit League innings. He'll provide middle relief from the left side.