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Alvarado (1-3) suffered the loss Sunday, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits and two walks over two-thirds of an inning against the Mets. He struck out two.

Alvarado entered the game with a one-run lead looking to preserve his 12th save, but things went downhill quickly. After allowing a walk and a single to start the inning, an infield single by Mark Vientos tied the game. Then with the bases loaded and one out, a hit-by-pitch followed by a passed ball allowed two more runners to score, saddling Alvarado with his second blown save and third loss of the season. Sunday's outing came on the heels of five consecutive scoreless appearances since his last blown save, which came May 24 in Colorado. The outing lifted Alvarado's ERA to 3.54 with a 1.14 WHIP and 31 strikeouts through 28 innings this season.

Spiers pitched 5.2 scoreless innings of relief Sunday against the Cubs, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out seven.

Spiers got called up Sunday morning and immediately saw game action, relieving Frankie Montas in the second inning. The long reliever made his fifth appearance of the season for the Reds, replacing Emilio Pagan (lat) in the bullpen. The 26-year-old dominated the Cubs, punching out seven batters and lowering his ERA from 3.29 to 2.33. It remains to be seen if Spiers will be used as a starter, but he should continue to work in a multi-inning role -- Spiers has pitched three or more innings in all of his appearances this season.

Junis (shoulder) will continue his rehab assignment Wednesday in Arizona and will pitch in either a simulated game or in a rookie-level Arizona Complex League game, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

The right-hander made his second rehab outing with Triple-A Nashville on Saturday and allowed one run on two hits and one walk over 2.1 innings. Depending how Wednesday's outing goes, Junis could then be cleared to return from the 60-day injured list, but it's unclear whether the Brewers plan to have him serve in a starting role or as a multi-inning reliever.

Wilson (3-3) took the loss Sunday against Detroit, surrendering seven earned runs on six hits and two walks in 4.1 innings. He struck out four.

Wilson uncharacteristically got shelled Sunday, allowing more than three earned runs for the first time this season. The 26-year-old did not allow a home run for the first time since May 6, but Wilson has been struggling after a hot start to the season. Over his past six appearances, Wilson has allowed five or more hits in all of them, pitching to a 6.11 ERA and a 1.64 WHIP over 28 innings. He will look to rebound in his next start, currently scheduled for next weekend versus Cincinnati.

Triple-A Albuquerque reinstated Justice (undisclosed) from its 7-day injured list Friday.

Justice made his first appearance for Albuquerque since April 13 on Saturday, giving up one earned run on three walks while retiring one batter in Albuquerque's 7-4 win over Sacramento. The reliever was cleared to rejoin Albuquerque after making three rehab appearances, two in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and one with Single-A Fresno.

Allen was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Sunday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

The 27-year-old surrendered six runs in one inning during Saturday's game against the Padres, and he's now been removed from the 26-man and 40-man rosters. Allen had a 3.67 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 20:9 K:BB over 27 innings this season prior to Saturday's implosion, so he could generate some interest on the waiver wire.

The Reds recalled Spiers was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

The right-hander was optioned to Louisville in late May but will rejoin the Reds as Emilio Pagan (lat) heads to the injured list. Spiers has filled a long-relief role in his four outings for the Reds this season and has a 3.29 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB over 13.2 innings.

Pagan was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right lat strain.

The right-hander returned from the injured list Thursday after he recovered from a triceps injury, but the lat strain will force him back to the injured list. According to Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer, Reds manager David Bell said Sunday that Pagan is expected to be out through at least the All-Star break.

Atlanta optioned Hernandez to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

The 27-year-old was called up Saturday and will return to the minors after he delivered a scoreless frame versus the Nationals. Hernandez hasn't given up an earned run in three big-league outings this season and should receive another look with Atlanta at some point this summer.

Wilson retired both batters he faced and recorded his first save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Cubs.

Lucas Sims was first to get the save opportunity, but he departed after allowing two Cubs to reach base. Enter Wilson, who induced a popout and a groundout to record his first save since September of 2019. Presumably, closer Alexis Diaz was unavailable after having thrown a combined 42 pitches Thursday and Friday. Wilson, who returned from the injured list last week, has a 5.93 ERA over 20 outings (13.2 innings) this season.