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Staumont earned the save while recording a walk and a strikeout in the ninth inning of a 4-3 win Tuesday over Minnesota.

Staumont threw more balls than strikes but was able to preserve the lead and earn his second save of the season. The righty has been called upon to close out the game in the last two contests for the Royals and is the lone member of the Kansas City bullpen to record a save. Incumbent closer Scott Barlow pitched the eighth inning and earned a hold for the second straight game.

Hernandez allowed three runs on eight hits and a walk with zero strikeouts in 4.1 innings in a 4-3 win Tuesday over Minnesota. He did not factor into the decision.

Hernandez was lucky to only give up three runs after allowing four extra-base hits and failing to record a strikeout. He managed to get through the first three innings without surrendering a run but luck caught up to him in the fourth and fifth innings. After a promising rookie campaign, the 25-year-old has struggled to start this season, allowing 14 hits and striking out just one batter in 8.2 innings.

Kittredge got the save after he tossed two perfect innings while striking out two batters to end Tuesday's win over the Cubs.

Kittredge was called upon to get a six-out save Tuesday and he didn't even break a sweat, retiring all six batters he faced. He's off to a hot start this season, surrendering just one run over six innings while striking out eight, picking up two saves and a victory in the process. The 32-year-old appears to be in line for a career-year in 2022, operating as the Rays' preferred ninth-inning option.

Fleming (2-1) got the win Tuesday after pitching 3.1 innings out of the bullpen, surrendering three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out two in the victory over the Cubs.

Fleming followed Matt Wisler, who opened the game Tuesday. All of the damage against Fleming was done in the bottom of the fourth frame as he gave up an RBI double to Frank Schwindel before Patrick Wisdom scored him on a long ball, narrowing the Rays' lead to 4-3. Fleming produced a 5.09 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 104.1 innings in 2021 and he's put together a 5.40 ERA and and 1.60 WHIP over 10 frames to start 2022.

Hader earned a save against Pittsburgh on Tuesday, tossing a perfect ninth inning while striking out one.

Hader was efficient Tuesday, throwing six of his nine total pitches for strikes while striking out one and keeping the Pirates from reaching base. The save represents his fifth of the season; he's converted all five opportunities he's had. Due to his low pitch count Tuesday, it's likely he'll be available out of the bullpen if needed again Wednesday.

Hicks is scheduled to start Thursday's game against the Marlins, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Hicks was previously penciled in to start Tuesday's contest but was instead pushed back by two days. The 25-year-old threw 35 pitches over two innings during his last outing Sunday in Milwaukee and is expected to be limited to about 45 pitches in his first start of the season.

Floro (shoulder) threw a 16-pitch simulated game Sunday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Floro is scheduled to throw another simulated game at extended spring training Wednesday. If all goes well, the 31-year-old could head out on a minor-league rehab assignment and potentially return from the 10-day injured list before the end of the month. Before developing tendinitis in his right shoulder, Floro was viewed as a potential closing candidate, but the Marlins may prefer to ease him back in as a setup man once healthy. Anthony Bender has served as the Marlins' primary closer thus far, recording two saves in three chances and giving up two runs over 3.1 innings.

Diplan was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Diplan had his contract selected by Baltimore on Sunday and will return to the minors after allowing an unearned run on two hits over one-third of an inning during his lone appearance. The 25-year-old will be in the mix to be recalled when the Orioles require bullpen depth throughout the season.

Marte was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento ahead of Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets.

The 27-year-old wasn't called up as the 29th man for the twin bill but will instead join the active roster with Alex Cobb (groin) heading to the injured list. Marte appeared in one game for the Giants earlier this season and delivered a scoreless frame in his MLB debut.

Rosenberg was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.

Rosenberg made his big-league debut Monday against the Astros, allowing a run on two hits and a walk while striking out two in one inning of work. He'll return to the minors for now, with Andrew Wantz taking his spot in the bullpen.