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  • Pirates' Bubba Chandler: Nabs second win

    Chandler (2-0) picked up the win Tuesday over the Dodgers, giving up three runs on six hits over four relief innings in a 9-7 victory. He struck out three without walking a batter.

    Entering the game in the third inning to piggyback Carmen Mlodzinski once again, Chandler racked up an impressive 22 called or swinging strikes on only 50 pitches (34 total strikes), but he also served up his first two homers in the majors, getting taken deep by Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages. Through his first three appearances with the Pirates, Chandler has lasted exactly four innings each time, producing a 2.25 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 9:1 K:BB. If the Bucs maintain that piggyback arrangement, the duo will be lined up to take the mound again this weekend at home against the Brewers -- setting up a potential marquee matchup of flame-throwing rookies between Chandler and Jacob Misiorowski.

  • Jose Ferrer RP | SEA

    Nationals' Jose Ferrer: Locks down sixth save

    Ferrer earned another save in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Marlins, tossing a perfect frame while striking out one.

    Ferrer closed the door on the Marlins for a second straight day and now has converted a save in five of his last seven appearances. He's slid into the closer role admirably since the departure of Kyle Finnegan at the trade deadline, tossing 13.1 scoreless frames since Aug. 3 while posting a 12:1 K:BB.

  • Cubs' Daniel Palencia: Holds on for save No. 22

    Palencia allowed two hits and no walks in scoreless ninth inning for the save Tuesday against Atlanta, striking out one.

    Palencia has now yielded multiple hits in three of his last four outings, but he was able to hang on for his 22nd save of the season Tuesday. The right-hander has certainly been shaky of late, logging a 4.76 ERA and 1.85 WHIP over his last 11.1 innings since the start of August, though he remains Chicago's clear-cut closer. For the year, Palencia owns a 2.16 ERA and 1.10 WHIP while successfully converting all but two of his save opportunities across 50 innings.

  • Taylor Rashi RP | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Taylor Rashi: Picks up two-inning save

    Rashi allowed one run on three hits and struck out two without walking a batter over two innings to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.

    Rashi has collected a multi-inning save in both of his first two big-league appearances. Most of Arizona's high-leverage relievers had pitched in Monday's extra-inning loss, and Jalen Beeks was deployed in the seventh inning to relieve starter Nabil Crismatt, leaving Rashi to collect this save. It's unclear if his early success (one run allowed over five innings) will position the 29-year-old Rashi for more save chances, especially since he provides a multi-inning option out of the bullpen. However, anything is possible in the Diamondbacks' closer situation, which continues to operate as a large committee.

  • Nabil Crismatt RP | TEX

    Diamondbacks' Nabil Crismatt: Secures quality start

    Crismatt allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out three over 6.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Rangers on Tuesday.

    Crismatt has won his last three outings, and this one was his first quality start. The 30-year-old has stepped up effectively since entering Arizona's rotation in mid-August, delivering a 2.14 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB across 21 innings through four appearances (three starts). Crismatt is tentatively projected to make his next start at San Francisco next week, assuming Anthony DeSclafani (thumb) isn't activated from the injured list.

  • Ryan Walker RP | SF

    Giants' Ryan Walker: Locks down 13th save

    Walker picked up the save Tuesday against the Rockies, striking out one in a clean ninth inning.

    Walker secured his 13th save of the season, and he's quickly taken over as the Giants' top closer following the season-ending injury to Randy Rodriguez (elbow). Walker has successfully converted each of his last three save opportunities, and he's conceded just one earned run over his last 10.2 innings since the start of August. The right-hander also has an 11:1 K:BB during that stretch, and he should be rostered in the majority of fantasy leagues.

  • JoJo Romero RP | STL

    Cardinals' JoJo Romero: Nails down save No. 6

    Romero struck out one in a clean ninth inning for the save Tuesday against the Athletics.

    Romero recorded save No. 6 for the year, and each of those have come in the aftermath of the Ryan Helsley trade. With Riley O'Brien (shoulder) being day-to-day, Romero looks to be St. Louis' go-to weapon in the ninth inning for the time being. Romero had a 6.10 ERA through April 30, but he's posted a 1.12 ERA over his last 40.1 innings since the start of May to bring his ERA to a career-best 2.13 for the season.

  • Joey Wentz SP | ATL

    Braves' Joey Wentz: Season-high eight Ks in loss

    Wentz (5-5) took the loss Tuesday against the Cubs, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk in four-plus innings. He struck out eight.

    The season-high eight strikeouts salvaged what was a poor showing overall by Wentz. Although he generated a strong 13 whiffs Tuesday, the southpaw gave up at least four runs for the second time in his last three outings. Wentz still has a respectable 3.88 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 47:17 K:BB over 48.2 innings since joining Atlanta, though he's tentatively scheduled for another tough matchup against these same Cubs early next week.

  • Alek Jacob RP | SD

    Padres' Alek Jacob: Returns to San Diego

    The Padres recalled Jacob from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

    Jacob was sent down to Triple-A at the end of August after throwing 4.2 shutout innings in three appearances, and he'll now rejoin the big-league bullpen following Jason Adam's (quad) move to the injured list. Although his most recent showing in the majors was successful, Jacob's 5.40 ERA through 30 innings will likely limit him to low-leverage work.

  • Jason Adam RP | SD

    Padres' Jason Adam: Placed on IL

    The Padres placed Adam (quad) on the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

    Adam was diagnosed with a ruptured tendon in his left quadriceps after being carted off the field during Monday's game against Baltimore. Although the Padres haven't offered an official timeline, the 34-year-old's injury will likely end his season. Alek Jacob was recalled from Triple-A to help replenish San Diego's bullpen depth.

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