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  • Freddy Tarnok RP | MIA

    Marlins' Freddy Tarnok: Nursing ankle sprain

    The Marlins placed Tarnok on the 15-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Wednesday, with a sprained left ankle.

    Tarnok has given up two earned runs in 5.1 innings since coming up from Triple-A Jacksonville, but he's now due to remain sidelined until at least Sept. 18. Christian Roa was selected from Triple-A to fill the open spot in Miami's bullpen.

  • Pirates' Carmen Mlodzinski: Pitches in relief Friday

    Mlodzinski (3-8) was the pitcher of record in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Brewers after giving up two earned runs on four hits and one walk over one inning of relief.

    Mlodzinski had started in both of his previous two appearances, but he covered just three and two innings in those contests while being piggybacked by Bubba Chandler. The Pirates deployed Mlodzinski in a more traditional relief role Friday, but the right-hander failed to preserve a 2-1 lead and needed 33 pitches just to record three outs. Mlodzinski had been lined up to open Sunday's series finale, but it's unclear if his usage out of the bullpen Friday will result in the Pirates altering their plans.

  • Tanner Scott RP | LAD

    Dodgers' Tanner Scott: Another late stumble

    Scott (1-3) took the loss Friday, serving up a walk-off solo home run to Samuel Basallo in the ninth inning of a 2-1 loss to the Orioles.

    The southpaw was brought in to get the game to extra innings, but after striking out Emmanuel Rivera and Dylan Beavers, Scott grooved a 98.7 mph fastball to Baltimore's young phenom and watched it sail 433 feet over the fence in right-center field. Scott has been treated like the Dodgers' closer since returning from elbow inflammation in late August, but in four appearances he's been tagged for two homers and four runs total over 3.2 innings, blowing one of two save chances in addition to taking the loss Friday. The team has plenty of other high-leverage options to handle ninth-inning duties if Scott continues to struggle.

  • Abner Uribe RP | MIL

    Brewers' Abner Uribe: Secures fifth save

    Uribe worked a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his fifth save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Pirates.

    The right-hander got three groundball outs on an efficient eight pitches (six strikes). Uribe has had no issues stepping into the closer role for Milwaukee, posting a 3.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 4:2 K:BB in six innings and converting all three of his save chances since Trevor Megill (elbow) landed on the IL. Megill could be back by the middle of September, but Uribe should have a firm grip on the ninth-inning job until then.

  • Braves' Raisel Iglesias: Shuts down Mariners for 24th save

    Iglesias earned the save in Friday's 4-1 win over the Mariners, striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.

    The veteran closer was tasked with protecting a three-run lead and converted without issue, securing his 24th save of the season. Iglesias has been nearly untouchable of late, allowing just one run across his last 18 appearances while converting 13 straight save chances dating back to late July. During this dominant stretch, the right-hander has posted a 0.50 ERA, 0.56 WHIP and a 17:2 K:BB over 18 innings.

  • Marlins' Valente Bellozo: Takes loss in short return outing

    Bellozo (1-4) took the loss against the Phillies on Friday, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out two over three innings.

    Making his first start since May 13 due to injuries in Miami's rotation, Bellozo ran into trouble immediately, surrendering a run from consecutive singles to the first three batters he faced before giving up a solo homer in the second inning to Max Kepler. The right-hander settled in with a 1-2-3 third inning, but his short outing wasn't enough to avoid the loss. Time will tell if the 25-year-old will be remaining in the rotation for another outing, but he could be lined up to return to his long-relief role following Friday's start.

  • Victor Vodnik RP | COL

    Rockies' Victor Vodnik: Picks up seventh save

    Vodnik allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 3-0 win over the Padres.

    Vodnik earned his first save since Aug. 16 versus the Diamondbacks. The Rockies had generated just one other save since that date, which was converted by Juan Mejia. Vodnik still looks like the favorite for closer duties in Colorado, though opportunities are sparse. The right-handed reliever has maintained a 3.05 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 44:22 K:BB while adding seven saves, seven holds and four blown saves over 44.1 innings this season.

  • Giants' Carson Seymour: Shows improvement in first win

    Seymour (1-2) notched the win Friday against the Cardinals, allowing one run on two hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out two.

    Seymour threw a season-high five innings, and it was a considerable step forward after he yielded a season-worst four runs in his last start. The 26-year-old right-hander is still in the process of building up his pitch count while filling in for the injured Landen Roupp (knee), as the former tossed a season-high 75 pitches Friday. Seymour will bring a 4.25 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 20:12 K:BB across 29.2 innings into his next outing, which is set to come against the division-rival Diamondbacks.

  • Edwin Diaz RP | LAD

    Mets' Edwin Diaz: Escapes with 26th save

    Diaz earned the save in Friday's 5-4 win over the Reds, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

    Diaz entered the ninth with a one-run lead and loaded the bases with no outs before escaping with back-to-back punchouts and a game-ending groundout. The 31-year-old has now converted seven straight save chances since blowing his first opportunity after the All-Star break, holding opponents scoreless in 10 of 14 appearances during that stretch. On the year, he's racked up 26 saves with a 1.83 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 83:20 K:BB across 54 innings.

  • Diamondbacks' Anthony DeSclafani: Nearing return from IL

    DeSclafani (thumb) threw 30 pitches during Friday's bullpen session, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    DeSclafani has been on the shelf since mid-August due to right thumb inflammation. He was cleared to face live hitters Tuesday, and the veteran right-hander is poised to return to the Diamondbacks' rotation barring any setbacks. DeSclafani has a 4.36 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 31:11 K:BB across 33 major-league innings this season.

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