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Harris recorded a save Sunday against the Astros, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

Harris entered the ninth inning with a one-run lead and retired Houston in order, including a pair of strikeouts, to secure his 13th save of the campaign. The left-hander has racked up five saves and 13 strikeouts over his last 10 innings, though he's also blown two save opportunities and allowed eight runs (seven earned) during that span. Harris now owns a 3.65 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 75:35 K:BB across 56.2 innings this season.

Iglesias allowed a hit and a walk over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save in Sunday's 4-2 win over Milwaukee in the Little League Classic.

Iglesias was brought in after the Brewers put the tying run at third base in the eighth inning. He got out of trouble there and then closed it out in the ninth to pick up his 27th save of the campaign. August has been a little challenging for Iglesias, who has allowed six runs over nine innings this month, though he's still converted four of his five save chances. For the season, the veteran closer has a 3.00 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 51:15 K:BB across 48 innings.

Perkins (3-9) earned the win Sunday against the Astros, allowing three runs (one earned) while walking five and striking out six over five innings of relief.

The right-hander entered after opener Brady Basso worked the first frame and allowed three runs. Perkins struggled badly with his command in the second inning, issuing four walks -- matching his season high for an entire appearance -- including three straight that forced home a run without a ball being put in play. He settled down from there, with his only other damage coming on Isaac Paredes' two-run homer in the fourth after an error extended the inning. The victory was Perkins' first since April 18 after he lost nine consecutive decisions. He's posted a 7.55 ERA since the beginning of July, including four starts with five or more earned runs. Perkins is scheduled to face Baltimore at home next, whether that comes behind an opener again or in a traditional starting role.

Bautista (shoulder) recorded one out in a rehab outing for Double-A Chesapeake on Sunday, allowing three runs on one hit and three walks.

Bautista made his first appearance since July of last year, and he certainly appeared to have some rust to knock off. Provided he bounces back well from Sunday's outing physically, the plan is for the hard-throwing right-hander's rehab to next move to Triple-A Norfolk. Bautista, who's working his way back from shoulder surgery, is likely to need several more rehab appearances before the Orioles consider reinstating him from the injured list.

Lopez (knee) struck out four and allowed three hits and one walk over four scoreless innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

Lopez made his first rehab appearance since being placed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 2 due to left knee inflammation. The 32-year-old handled a healthy workload in his return to the mound, tossing 35 of his 50 total pitches for strikes. Though it's unclear whether Atlanta intends to clear a spot in the rotation for Lopez upon his return, the club will at least give him the chance to build up as a starter during his rehab assignment. He'll likely make at least one more appearance in the minors prior to being activated.

Mlodzinski allowed three runs on five hits, no walks and a hit-by-pitch while striking out four over three innings of bulk relief in Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Dodgers.

After two innings from opener Lake Bachar, Mlodzinski entered in bulk relief and wasn't overly effective against a well-regarded Dodgers offense. The right-hander has essentially taken over as the Pirates' fifth starter since Mitch Keller (arm) went down with a season-ending injury, but he's struggled to a 12.71 ERA over his past four outings. Overall, Mlodzinski owns a 6-6 record with a 4.17 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 85:36 K:BB across 105.2 innings and 29 appearances (12 starts). The 27-year-old is tentatively lined up to pitch Saturday against the Cardinals, though it remains to be seen if he'll be deployed as a traditional starter or bulk reliever.

Chapman picked up the save Sunday against the Giants. He struck out one over a perfect inning.

Entering with a one-run cushion in the ninth inning, Chapman retired the side in order to secure his 29th save. In August, the southpaw has converted all three of his save opportunities, allowing two earned runs across seven innings with an 8:3 K:BB. Overall, Chapman owns a 1.85 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 57:20 K:BB across 43.2 frames this season.

Madden allowed three runs on three hits and a walk across 1.2 innings of relief in Sunday's 11-7 loss to the Royals. He struck out three.

Madden did a good job of missing bats Sunday but otherwise had a rough outing, which continued a poor recent stretch of games. The righty has been scored on in five straight appearances, and he has a 9.00 ERA during the stretch. Overall, Madden has been better with a 3.46 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 40 strikeouts across 39 innings this season. He remains a trusted middle reliever with limited fantasy upside.

Ginkel didn't allow a hit, walk or run while striking out one over one-third of an inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Reds.

Brandyn Garcia was given the first chance at the save, but he was removed after the three-batter minimum. Ginkel allowed one baserunner on an error but struck out Tyler Stephenson to preserve the lead. Ginkel has had a shaky August, allowing seven runs over 8.2 innings, which has led to limited opportunities for him to be a factor in Arizona's closer committee. For the year, he's at a 3.76 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 53:15 K:BB while adding two saves, 11 holds and a blown save over 55 innings.

Lynch took a no-decision against the Tigers on Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk in 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

Lynch worked rather efficiently, tossing 38 of his 59 pitches for strikes, but he's not quite yet built up to handle a traditional starter's workload. Sunday still marked a season-long outing for the southpaw, who has struggled to a 6.57 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 12.1 innings as a starter versus a 1.96 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in 46 frames as a reliever. Lynch, who has a 2.93 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 43:17 K:BB for the season, will be looking to reach the 60-pitch marker for the first time this year his next time out against Cleveland.