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Diaz allowed a run on two hits and struck out three in one inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Marlins.

Diaz flirted with danger for the second outing in a row, allowing a two-out RBI single to Garrett Cooper to bring the Marlins within a run. He then struck out Avisail Garcia to end the threat. Despite the recent return to some shaky pitching, Diaz has logged four saves, a hold and a win in his last eight outings without blowing a save. He's 14-for-17 in save chances overall while posting a 2.30 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 53:11 K:BB across 27.1 innings.

Martinez didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 5-4 loss to Colorado, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks with one strikeout in five innings.

Martinez struggled with baserunners all game, putting multiple Rockies on in four of his five frames, but was able to escape with a no-decision as opposing starter German Marquez was equally mediocre. The one strikeout on five swinging strikes was a big disappointment as Martinez had averaged nearly six strikeouts per start over his last six turns. It's unclear if the 31-year-old will get another start soon as San Diego's vaunted rotation is finally fully healthy.

Neris (suspension) struck out one in a perfect inning during Saturday's 7-0 loss to the White Sox.

Neris completed a three-game suspension Friday and rejoined the Astros' bullpen for Saturday's game. He's allowed six runs across five innings in June, picking up two holds, a loss and a blown save. The 33-year-old has a 3.62 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 30:6 K:BB while adding 12 holds in 30 appearances as a veteran high-leverage arm.

Bard saved Saturday's 5-4 victory against the Padres, allowing one hit and one walk with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.

Bard surrendered a leadoff double to Ha-Seong Kim and a one-out walk to Jake Cronenworth to make things tight but struck out Manny Machado and induced a Luke Voit groundout to end the game. The outing was the 36-year-old's first action since Tuesday and the rust showed though Bard was able to pull into a tie for sixth in the majors with his 14th save and lower his ERA to a sparkling 1.98.

The Blue Jays selected the contract of Castillo on Saturday, baseball analyst Alfonso E. Saer Gomez reports.

He has a 1.92 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 64 strikeouts in 56.1 innings split evenly between Double-A and Triple-A. Castillo has been working as a starter in the minors, and the Jays have a full five-man rotation, so it's unclear if Castillo will be used in long relief or if he will get a chance to make a spot start.

Holmes got four outs without giving up a hit or a walk to finish off a 4-0 shutout win over the Blue Jays in a non-save situation Saturday. He struck out one.

Holmes continued his scoreless appearance streak with a perfect 1.1 innings. He has not given up a run in 29 straight appearances and 31.1 innings of work dating back to April 9. With the Yankees up by four runs, manager Aaron Boone called on Holmes with two outs in the eighth to retire the last four batters of the game. It was a non-save situation but a perfectly normal role for a manager to bring in his closer. With Aroldis Chapman's eventual return from an Achilles injury, Holmes' role in the bullpen could be challenged.

Francis was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

He cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. Francis has a 9.91 ERA in 26.1 innings over nine appearances since getting optioned to Triple-A on May 1.

Warren was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right triceps strain.

He logged three innings over two appearances this week since returning from a broken nose, but apparently Warren suffered an injury in his latest outing. The righty reliever should be considered out indefinitely.

Murfee will open Game 2 against the Angels in what will amount to a bullpen game Saturday evening, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Justus Sheffield or Tommy Milone could work as the primary pitcher in this game. The right-handed Murfee has a 3.00 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 11 strikeouts in nine innings across nine appearances this month. He won't go deep enough to qualify for the win.

Phillips (1-3) took the loss against Cleveland on Friday, allowing an unearned run on one hit and one walk while striking out one batter in one inning.

The game went into extra frames, and Phillips was brought in for the top of the 10th. The only hit he gave up was an infield single, but it moved the designated runner to third base, and the Guardians subsequently tallied the winning run on a sacrifice fly. Despite the loss, Phillips finished with his eighth straight appearance without allowing an earned run, and he's notched a 10:4 K:BB over 7.2 innings during that span.