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VerHagen (4-0) pitched 1.2 perfect innings and struck out one to earn the win Sunday over the Mets.

VerHagen did his part to keep the game tied until the Cardinals took the lead in the ninth inning. The right-hander has had mixed results in June with three runs allowed over 6.2 innings while posting a 5:1 K:BB. He continues to serve as a multi-inning option, though he's also managed seven holds this season and could see more late-inning work while Ryan Helsley (forearm) is out. VerHagen has a 4.32 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 34:13 K:BB over 33.1 innings this season.

Doval recorded two outs to notch a save against the Dodgers on Sunday. He struck out one while not allowing a hit or walk.

Scott Alexander (hamstring) loaded the bases before Doval came in and escaped the threat. Doval converted 15 straight save chances before blowing an opportunity Friday. With Sunday's performance, he lowered his ERA to 1.99 with a strong 45:14 K:BB and 19 saves through 31.2 innings.

Weissert was returned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Sunday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.

Weissert struck out two in 1.1 scoreless relief innings during Sunday's matinee, but he'll head back to the minors after serving as the 27th man. The right-hander has posted a 3.60 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 20 innings over 19 minor-league appearances this year.

Alexander (hamstring) will likely require a trip to the injured list, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Alexander exited Sunday's game against the Dodgers with left hamstring discomfort, an issue he's been dealing with for some time. He'll presumably be re-evaluated Monday before the Giants officially determine whether he'll require an IL stint, but Sean Hjelle was scratched from his minor-league start Sunday and is a candidate to be called up if Alexander is sidelined.

Walker will serve as the opener during Monday's game against the Padres, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Walker's first 11 major-league appearances have come as a reliever, and he's posted a 1.23 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 14.2 innings. The right-hander hasn't tossed more than 51 pitches in any outing this year, but he'll begin Monday's series opener on the mound while Sean Manaea likely serves as a bulk reliever.

Estevez picked up the save in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Royals. He struck out one over a clean inning.

Estevez bounced back from a shaky appearance Thursday, when he walked three batters and gave up a run while failing to record an out against the Rangers. Sunday's save marked his 19th of the campaign -- the third most in MLB -- and increased his ledger to a perfect 19-for-19 in save opportunities.

Hader struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Rays.

The Padres' lead went from three runs to one in the eighth inning, but Hader kept things drama-free in the ninth. He's fired six straight scoreless innings in June, converting five saves in as many tries for the month. He's up to 18 saves in 21 chances with a 1.27 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 41:12 K:BB through 28.1 innings on the year.

Alexander was removed from Sunday's game against the Dodgers due to left hamstring discomfort, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Alexander exited Sunday's matchup after being examined by a trainer in the bottom of the ninth inning, and he's dealing with a hamstring issue that has plagued him recently. It's unclear whether he'll require a trip to the injured list, but he should be considered day-to-day for now.

Yarbrough (head) will begin a rehab assignment with the Royals' Arizona Complex League affiliate Monday.

Yarbrough has been on the injured list since May 8 after being hit in the head by a line drive, and he was transferred to the 60-day IL in mid-May. However, he faced hitters Wednesday and has now been cleared to return to game action in the minors. The southpaw isn't eligible to be activated until early July, but he should have plenty of time to build back up during his rehab assignment.

Harris (2-1) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out seven over six innings, but he took the loss Sunday versus the Phillies.

Harris got off to a rough start when Kyle Schwarber tagged him for a solo home run in the first inning. Schwarber added an RBI single in the fifth for the other run on Harris' line, but the Athletics' offense couldn't get him off the hook. This was Harris' second good outing in a row -- his last was a seven-inning effort behind an opener, so Sunday marked his first quality start. The 26-year-old owns a 4.45 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB through 28.1 innings this season, and he's given up just two homers. He's projected for a road start in Toronto for his next outing.