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Owen White RP | CHW
Rangers' Owen White: Moved to Triple-A
White was promoted to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
White was called up to Texas last week and pitched two relief innings when the Rangers cobbled together a bullpen night after scheduled starter Jon Gray was scratched due to a blister. He was subsequently optioned back to Double-A Frisco and made one start before earning a promotion to Round Rock. White had a 3.51 ERA over 56.1 innings this season for the RoughRiders and has thrown 78 innings overall at the Double-A level. He's expected to make his debut for the Express this weekend.
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Alexis Diaz RP | TEX
Reds' Alexis Diaz: Picks up another save Tuesday
Diaz allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out three in the ninth to earn the save over the Rockies on Tuesday.
Diaz did not have a sharp outing but was still able to escape with his sixth save since June 11 and his 20th of the season. Tuesday's save vaulted him into a tie for third as Diaz continues to establish himself as one of the league's top closers. The 26-year-old now holds a 2.03 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 55:15 K:BB in 31 innings. He's thrown 51 pitches over the last two days and should not be expected to be available to pitch Wednesday, likely leaving closing duties up to either Buck Farmer or Lucas Sims.
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Andrew Chafin RP | CIN
Diamondbacks' Andrew Chafin: Rolls ankle
Chafin rolled his ankle during batting practice prior to Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Michael McDermott of SI.com reports.
Chafin sustained the injury while shagging flyballs. He was scheduled to throw a bullpen session before the game, and it's unclear if he was available Tuesday. Chafin didn't pitch in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to Milwaukee.
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Evan Phillips RP | LAD
Dodgers' Evan Phillips: Earns eighth save
Phillips struck out two and didn't allow a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning to pick up the save Tuesday against the Angels.
The 28-year-old retired the side in order on just 11 pitches to secure his first save since May 12 and eighth of the year. Phillips is the Dodgers' best reliever and remains the team's primary option at closer, but his fantasy value is limited since he receives inconsistent opportunities and is regularly brought in before the ninth inning.
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Kendall Graveman RP | ARI
White Sox's Kendall Graveman: Posts seventh save
Graveman picked up the save in Tuesday's 7-6 victory over the Rangers. He didn't record a strikeout in one perfect inning.
Graveman earned his first save since June 8, retiring three straight batters to record a clean ninth frame. Outside of a blown save on June 11 against Miami, Graveman hasn't allowed a single run over his last 20 appearances. He's expected to split closing duties with Joe Kelly while Liam Hendriks (elbow) sits on the 15-day injured list.
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Devin Williams RP | NYM
Brewers' Devin Williams: Picks up 13th save
Williams struck out one and walked one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 7-5 win against Arizona.
The electric right-hander generated four swinging strikes on 14 pitches, with the only blemish against him being a one-out walk. Since being tagged for four runs in his first blown save last week in Minnesota, Williams has converted his past three save chances without giving up any runs.
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Ryan Pressly RP | CHC
Astros' Ryan Pressly: Secures 13th save
Pressly earned his 13th save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning in Tuesday's 4-2 win against the Mets. He struck out one, walked one and did not allow a hit.
The 33-year-old hasn't been reliable of late, as he came into Tuesday with eight runs allowed (four earned) and three blown saves in his past eight outings. However, he worked through the heart of New York's lineup Tuesday with no major issues. Pressly is 13-for-16 in save chances this year and has a 3.26 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 32:7 K:BB in 30.1 innings.
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Mike Mayers RP | TOR
Royals' Mike Mayers: Accepts outright assignment
Mayers accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
Mayers cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by Kansas City on Sunday. The right-hander had the option to elect free agency, but he'll stay in the Royals' organization instead. In order for him to pitch at the big-league level, Kansas City will have to place him back on the 40-man roster.
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Raisel Iglesias RP | ATL
Braves' Raisel Iglesias: Hangs on for 10th save
Iglesias picked up the save in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Phillies. He allowed a run on two hits while logging a strikeout in the ninth inning.
Iglesias has now allowed five runs over his last four innings, though he managed to close out the Phillies on Tuesday while improving to 10-for-12 in save chances this season. The 33-year-old Iglesias now has a 4.34 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 23:6 K:BB across 18.2 innings in his first full season as Atlanta's closer.
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Scott Barlow RP | ATH
Royals' Scott Barlow: Notches eighth save
Barlow picked up the save in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Detroit. He allowed a hit while logging a strikeout in a scoreless inning.
Barlow improved to 8-for-9 in save chances, finishing out Kansas City's shutout victory. The 30-year-old Barlow had been shaky of late, allowing three runs over his last three appearances (2.2 innings). He now sports a 4.05 ERA with a 1.28 WHIP and 37:13 K:BB over 26.2 innings this season. Barlow is still the primary closing option in Kansas City, though save chances have been rare on a last-place Royals team.