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Sborz allowed three runs on five hits while striking out three over one inning in Sunday's 7-2 loss to Washington.

Sborz entered with two outs and two runners on in the sixth following starter Dane Dunning and gave up three consecutive singles, which turned a 2-1 deficit into 5-1. He then allowed two homers in the seventh and that was it for the right-hander. Sborz, who emerged as a trusted bullpen arm in June (0.55 ERA, 22 strikeouts, 16.1 innings), has gone the opposite direction in July. Sunday's outing was the third time in four games he's allowed three runs. In all, Sborz has allowed nine runs on nine hits and four walks over 3.1 innings this month.

Barlow fired a scoreless ninth inning to pick up the save Sunday against the Guardians. He allowed one hit and struck out a batter in the process.

Barlow should've ended the game with a strikeout of Will Brennan, but things got extended after Brennan reached on a dropped third strikeout to bring the tying run to the plate. Barlow wound up getting Myles Straw to line out to close out the game and grab his second save in July. The 30-year-old now sits at a 4.09 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 44:16 K:BB over 33 innings this year. He certainly could be another trade candidate for the Royals after they already shipped out Aroldis Chapman, where he'd likely move into a setup role on a playoff team.

Yarbrough (2-4) got the win over the Guardians on Sunday, allowing just one run on six hits and a walk while striking out five over six innings.

Yarbrough was fantastic in his return to the mound, allowing just one extra-base hit and tying his season-high with five strikeouts. It was the first time he's reached six innings in four starts this year, though he was only one out short in his last start before being forced to leave the game. The 30-year-old will head into the break with a 5.29 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB over 32.1 innings and should stick in the rotation for the time being until Zack Greinke (shoulder) and Brad Keller (shoulder) are able to return from their respective injuries.

Romano pitched a 1-2-3 10th inning Sunday against the Tigers while striking out a batter en route to his 26th save of the season.

Romano was able to strand the ghost runner and needed just 13 pitches to do so. His 26th save puts him atop the American League in saves and ties him with Alexis Diaz and Camilo Doval for most in the league overall. The 30-year-old is having another dominant campaign and was just selected as an All-Star replacement for Framber Valdez. Romano will head into the break with a 2.87 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 48:11 K:BB over 37.2 innings and seems destined to top 40 saves for the first time in his career.

Bednar issued one walk in a scoreless inning Sunday, striking out two and earning a save against Arizona.

Bednar coughed up two unearned runs in a loss Saturday but immediately bounced back with a solid outing Sunday. He's converted 13 straight save chances since his lone blown save May 11. Bednar lowered his season ERA to 1.27 with a stellar 42:6 K:BB through 35.1 frames.

Jansen picked up a save in Sunday's 4-3 win over Oakland. He allowed one walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning.

After allowing a run in three straight appearances, Jansen has fired off two straight hitless outings. He's now converted on nine straight save opportunities and ranks 10th in baseball with 19 saves. Through 32 appearances (30.2 innings), Jansen owns a 3.23 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and a 36:13 K:BB.

Lange allowed two runs on a hit and a walk over an inning of work to blow the save in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays. He struck out two.

Lange's up-and-down season continued, as he blew his third save opportunity in 16 chances. The righty was lights-out through the end of May with a 1.16 ERA, but he has a 9.45 ERA since then, pushing his season mark to 4.17. Lange figures to stick as Detroit's closer due to the team's lack of other options, but he's been a shaky fantasy contributor recently.

Alzolay pitched a perfect ninth inning to record the save in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Yankees.

Alzolay made quick work of the Yankees on seven pitches, giving him his seventh save of the season in eight chances. The righty has excelled in a relief role this year after working as a starter earlier in his career. Alzolay now has a 2.29 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 43 strikeouts across 39.1 innings. He should continue to serve as Chicago's closer after the upcoming All-Star break.

Graveman allowed a run on a hit and a walk while striking out two in one inning, taking a blown save in Sunday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Cardinals.

Graveman was called on to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning, but he put three of the first four batters on base. A fielder's choice and a second hit batsman created more trouble, but Graveman was able to limit the damage to one run. He's taken three blown saves this season, all of which have come since June 11. He's added seven saves, eight holds, a 2.93 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 39:19 K:BB through 40 innings in a high-leverage role.

Romero (1-0) walked one and struck out three over two scoreless and hitless innings to earn the extra-inning win over the White Sox on Sunday.

Romero was charged with three runs (two earned) in one inning in his previous appearance, but he was sharper Sunday. He pitched the ninth inning and stayed in for the 10th after the Cardinals gained the lead. Romero has a 3.65 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 11:7 K:BB through 12.1 major-league innings this season.