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Alvarado earned the save against the Padres on Tuesday, allowing zero hits and one walk in a scoreless inning during the 2-0 victory.

After getting the first out of the ninth, Alvarado found himself in trouble following a walk and an error, but he managed to shut down Manny Machado and Josh Bell to win Game 1 for the Phillies. The 27-year-old amassed only two saves in the regular season while being used mainly as a middle-relief pitcher, but he was called on in the ninth Tuesday night and got the job done. The closer role has been a revolving door for the Phillies in recent games, so look to see if Alvarado continues as a closer in the NLCS or if he reverts back to a middle-relief role.

Herget elected to become a free agent Friday.

Herget pitched just seven major-league innings in 2022, recording a 7.71 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in the process. Rather than accept an outright to Triple-A Durham, he will instead look to join another club ahead of the 2023 season.

Nelson was not included on the Phillies' NLCS roster Tuesday.

Nelson joined the roster for the NLDS with David Robertson out with a strained calf, but he didn't get the chance to pitch in any of the four games. Robertson is good to go for the NLCS, so Nelson is no longer needed.

Robertson (calf) has made the Phillies' NLCS roster.

Robertson strained his right calf while jumping in the air to celebrate a homer during the wild-card round. The injury was serious enough to keep him off the roster during the NLDS against Atlanta, but his teammates managed to win the series without him, buying him time to return. He'll give the Phillies another option to deploy in the late innings.

Bazardo elected free agency Monday after he was outrighted off the Red Sox's 40-man roster.

Bazardo will weigh his options in free agency after he cleared waivers over the weekend. The right-hander spent the bulk of the 2022 campaign at Triple-A Worcester, but he was effective over a limited sample of action in the big leagues, posting a 2.76 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 11:4 K:BB in 16.1 innings.

Robertson (calf) has been throwing and could return for the NLCS, should the Phillies advance, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Robertson missed out on the NLDS roster after straining his calf while celebrating a Bryce Harper homer in the wild-card round. The Phillies have managed to take a 2-1 lead in the series despite the absence of one of their best relief options, but they'll need to win one more game if Robertson is to have a chance to pitch again this season.

Marinaccio (lower leg) is expected to return if the Yankees advance to the ALCS, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Marinaccio has pitched a bullpen session and is now travelling to Tampa Bay to face live batting practice. The reliever posted an impressive 2.05 ERA and 1.05 WHIP with 56 punchouts over 44 innings in 40 appearances in the regular season and could provide a boost to New York's bullpen if the team is able to advance to the next round of the playoffs.

Reed was claimed off waivers by the Red Sox on Thursday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Reed was cast off the Orioles' 40-man roster Tuesday but will land a roster spot with the Red Sox a few days later. The right-hander made 18 appearances between the Mets, Dodgers and Orioles last year and posted a 7.02 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 16.2 innings.

Bazardo was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Thursday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Bazardo spent the final month of the 2022 campaign on Boston's major-league roster and posted a 2.76 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 16.1 innings over 12 appearances. However, he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster after Jake Reed was claimed off waivers from the Orioles on Thursday.

The Rays outrighted Herget to Triple-A Durham on Oct. 6.

Herget will remain in the organization after he cleared waivers for the third time in the less than three months after being designated for assignment. The 31-year-old right-hander ended up making three appearances for the Rays during his rookie season, giving up six earned runs over seven frames.