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The Giants optioned Bivens to Double-A Richmond on Tuesday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

He's making room on the active roster for right-hander Hayden Birdsong, who was called up from Triple-A Sacramento to start Tuesday's contest versus the Nationals. Bivens has managed a 1.99 ERA and 18:6 K:BB over 22.2 innings with the Giants, although he has served up five home runs.

Suter (shoulder) has begun throwing, MLB.com reports.

Suter, who suffered a partial tear of his teres major muscle July 19, was expected to be shut down from throwing for up to six weeks, but he's way ahead of that schedule. It's unclear when he'll be ready for a rehab assignment.

Martinez walked one and struck out two over a scoreless 10th inning to pick up the save in a 7-6 extra-inning win over Cleveland.

Ryan Thompson was unable to close out the Guardians in the ninth, setting up a chance for Martinez in the extra frame. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo had used Kevin Ginkel and A.J. Puk prior to Thompson, so the manager went with Martinez, who has a 2.01 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 49.1 innings. Thompson has been shaky in three consecutive save chances, which leaves the Diamondbacks' closer situation in flux.

Thompson (6-3) picked up a blown save and the win in Monday's 7-6 extra-inning win over the Guardians. He allowed one run on one hit and struck out one over one inning.

This was Thompson's third save opportunity since Paul Sewald was removed from the closer's role last week, and it's been a mixed bag. He converted one Friday and was bailed out by A.J. Puk on Sunday before Monday's result. Justin Martinez eventually converted the save in the 10th inning. Thompson has allowed a run in all three save chances.

Hudson earned a save against the Phillies on Monday, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning.

Manager Dave Roberts went to Hudson with the Dodgers up two runs entering the ninth inning, and the righty reliever came through with an 11-pitch scoreless frame. The save was Hudson's first since July 22, with three other Dodgers relievers notching a save since that date. It's apparent that Evan Phillips is no longer going to get the bulk of Los Angeles' save opportunities for the time being, and Hudson seems to be the most likely Dodgers pitcher to be called upon in his stead, but it's quite possible that Roberts continues to spread ninth-inning opportunities among a number of relievers in what has been one of the majors' top bullpens.

Martinez (6-5) got the win Monday against the Marlins. He threw five scoreless innings, allowing four hits and striking out five.

Martinez was sharp in his first start since May 22, needing 70 pitches to get through five frames against the Marlins. Making this outing even more impressive is the fact that Martinez was working on just two days rest. The 34-year-old has now picked up a win in three of his last four outings. Martinez could be looking at a chance at another start despite pitching to a 7.36 ERA across 25.2 innings in his five other starts this season.

Doval picked up the save in Monday's 4-1 victory over Washington, striking out the side in a clean inning.

The San Francisco closer locked down his 90th career save with authority, punching out three straight Nationals on just 13 pitches. This outing was a welcome sight for Doval, as he had allowed runs in three of his last five appearances, pitching to an 8.31 ERA with 5:3 K:BB across 4.1 innings. Overall, the 27-year-old flamethrower now sports a 4.29 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 56:26 K:BB in 42 innings this season.

Graterol (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Phillies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Graterol joined the club earlier in the day after finishing up a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, and he'll be available out of the bullpen Monday evening following this latest move. The 25-year-old has yet to appear in a big-league game this season but was excellent a year ago for LA, posting a 1.20 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with a 48:10 K:BB and seven saves in eight chances over 67.1 frames.

Treinen was moved to the 15-day injured list Monday due to left hip discomfort, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

It's unknown as to when this injury first surfaced for Treinen, but it's significant enough to shut him down for at least the next 15 days. Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.

Graterol (shoulder) returned from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday and has a "good chance" of being activated from the injured list this week, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Graterol has completed eight minor-league rehab appearances and has joined the Dodgers in Los Angeles. It's unclear when exactly he'll be available to pitch for the team, but he's trending toward being reinstated during the Dodgers' six-game homestand that begins Monday against Philadelphia. Graterol has yet to make his 2024 debut for the Dodgers.