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Naughton was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Monday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Naughton was an odd man out with roster sizes dropping from 28 to 26 on Monday, leading to his return to Triple-A Memphis. After being called up April 22, the left-hander appeared in one contest, tossing 1.1 scoreless innings and only surrendering one hit. It's likely he will return to the Cardinals at some point this season.

Romano allowed a hit and no walks while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Astros.

Romano gave up a one-out double to Kyle Tucker on Sunday, marking the first extra-base hit he's allowed in his last four outings. However, the right-hander preserved the one-run lead to earn his league-best 11th save. Romano has converted all but one of his save chances this year and has a 1.46 ERA and 0.89 WHIP in 12.1 innings over 13 appearances in 2022.

Pivetta (0-4) was charged with the loss Sunday in Baltimore after allowing three runs on six hits with five strikeouts and zero walks across 4.1 innings.

Pivetta blanked the Orioles through four frames Sunday, but things fell apart in the fifth as he gave up two runs on three singles and a double before being pulled. The bullpen was unable to bail him out, and one more run came across. It was shaping up to be the right-hander's best start of the season, but he was unable to finish strong and is now tied for the league lead with four losses. Pivetta had 13 walks across his first four starts, so the fact he didn't issue a free pass in Baltimore is a positive step. However, the 29-year-old's 7.84 ERA and 1.84 WHIP will understandably scare off most fantasy managers.

Kimbrel saved Sunday's 6-3 win over Detroit, walking one while preventing any runs in two-thirds of an inning.

Kimbrel came into the game with one out and a runner on second to protect a three-run lead and got the final two outs without letting any more runs cross the plate. Though he's made only six appearances, Kimbrel has been clutch with four saves while allowing just one run in 5.2 innings.

Coleman (0-1) took the loss Sunday versus the Yankees. He allowed two runs on two walks and a hit batter without recording an out.

Coleman got into trouble in the seventh inning, and Scott Barlow allowed two inherited runners to score. That was enough for Coleman to take the loss. The right-hander's seven runs allowed this season have all come in his last four appearances, inflating his ERA to 8.59 and his WHIP to 1.77. He may be used in lower-leverage spots until he can get back on track.

Balazovic (knee) gave up four runs over two innings Sunday for Single-A Fort Myers in a rehab start.

Balazovic is on the IL at Triple-A with a left knee strain. It's not clear how many rehab outings he'll need before joining Triple-A, but at least this this shows his knee issue isn't a long-term injury.

Wantz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Wantz was called up by the Angels on April 19, and he allowed two runs in three innings over three relief appearances with the big-league club. He's posted a 3.38 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 5.1 innings over four relief appearances in the minors this season.

Helsley struck out four batters in two perfect innings to earn the save in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Diamondbacks.

Helsley was efficient, throwing 14 of 18 pitches for strikes. It was a little intriguing that manager Oli Marmol stuck with Helsley for a second inning even though Giovanny Gallegos hasn't pitched since a four-run meltdown for a blown save April 25. For his part, Helsley has allowed just one hit while piling up 16 strikeouts in 8.1 innings in a high-leverage role. The hard-throwing right-hander has also logged three holds in addition to the save he earned Sunday.

Peguero was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Peguero was called up by the Angels on Saturday but didn't make any appearances during his time on the major-league roster. The right-hander has been effective in Salt Lake this year, posting a 1.74 ERA and 0.69 WHIP in 10.1 innings over six relief appearances.

Hicks allowed two runs on two hits and two walks with four strikeouts in 3.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Sunday. He also hit a batter.

Both of the hits Hicks allowed left the yard, as he surrendered solo home runs to Jordan Luplow and Christian Walker. The good news is Hicks showed no ill effects from a bruised wrist that took him out of his last start prematurely. The right-hander stretched out to 63 pitches (35 strikes) in this start, his longest of three this season. Through 12.1 innings, he's logged a 3.65 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 13:8 K:BB and a 1-2 record. He's projected to make his next start on the road in San Francisco.