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Brasier allowed one run on two hits over one-third of an inning in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Tigers.

Brasier didn't get tagged with the loss -- that went to Austin Davis -- but he gave up the game-deciding, two-run home run to Javier Baez. The Red Sox have had nothing but tight games thus far, and Brasier has worked three high-leverage situations, all in which he inherited runners. The Baez homer was the first run that's been charged to him, but the reliever has allowed three of six inherited runners to cross the plate. While the Red Sox work without a closer, Brasier is seen as a key piece that could pick up saves.

Brentz (0-1) allowed two runs on a hit and a walk with one strikeout in two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Monday versus the Guardians.

Brentz was responsible for both runs the Guardians scored in the seventh inning to break a 4-4 tie, though Josh Staumont allowed an inherited runner to score. Brentz has issued three walks in 1.2 innings to open the season after a dominant spring, so it's a bit discouraging to see him having some trouble with command. The southpaw logged 15 holds and a pair of saves in 72 outings last season, so he should continue to see high-leverage work unless he gets stuck in a significant slump.

Baumann (1-0) allowed a hit and a walk while striking out three in 2.1 innings to earn the win Monday versus the Brewers.

Baumann's outing followed four scoreless innings from starter Bruce Zimmermann. This was an expected relief appearance for Baumann, who has worked as a starter for many of his minor-league appearances. The right-hander could be in the mix for a starting role, as Dean Kremer (oblique) is expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks. Alexander Wells and Spenser Watkins are also candidates to join the rotation, though it's unlikely any of them stretched out enough to be in line for wins should they take on a starting role. Baumann threw 37 pitches (20 strikes) in his appearance Monday.

Rogers (0-1) took the loss during Monday's 4-2 defeat at the hands of the Padres, allowing one run on two hits with one strikeout in one inning.

Rogers entered a 2-2 tie in the seventh inning and immediately surrendered two infield singles, one of which would come around to score the deciding run. The 31-year-old found the zone with all 11 of his pitches and it was far from a poor outing, though all three of San Francisco's top relievers now have losses on the young season.

Rogers saved Monday's 4-2 win over the Giants, permitting one hit while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

Rogers entered the ninth with a two-run advantage and struck out the final two batters he faced after surrendering a long flyout and a single. That's now three saves in three appearances for the newest Padre, as it's clear Rogers has a firm grip on the closer role and should be among the league leaders in saves if San Diego performs to expectations.

Martinez didn't factor into the decision during Monday's 4-2 victory over San Francisco, allowing one run on five hits and a walk with six strikeouts in five innings.

Making his first big-league appearance since 2017, Martinez struggled with traffic on the bases in the first three innings but only permitted a single run and rebounded to retire eight of the final nine batters he faced. The recent Chris Paddack trade shows the team trusts the 31-year-old Martinez enough to hold down a spot in the rotation, at least until Mike Clevinger returns from injury. The former lines up to face Atlanta at home on Saturday for his next start.

Hernandez (0-1) was handed the loss during Monday's 6-2 defeat at the hands of the Angels, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks with six strikeouts in 4.1 innings.

Hernandez dug himself into a hole early by serving up a Brandon Marsh three-run home run in the first and a Jo Adell solo shot in the second. He settled down thereafter, but the four-run deficit proved too high for the Marlin offense to overcome. The 26-year-old is slated to make another start this week on Sunday against Philadelphia.

Hernandez allowed four runs on six hits and two walks over 4.1 innings in Monday's loss to Cleveland. He struck out one and did not factor in the decision.

The Guardians jumped on Hernandez early, plating two runs in the first inning. After two scoreless innings, the 25-year-old then coughed up a two-run shot to Oscar Mercado in the fourth. Hernandez posted an ugly 14.73 ERA through 7.1 frames during spring training, so this is a concerning start to the year for the young righty. He's projected to face the Tigers at home this weekend.

Barnes allowed one hit and struck out one over a scoreless sixth inning in Monday's 3-1 loss to Detroit.

Barnes made his season debut after missing the opening series against the Yankees with tightness in his back. He worked around a Miguel Cabrera double and punctuated the outing with an inning-ending strike out of Jonathan Schoop. The right-hander's fastball, which lived in the 92-93 mph range during spring training, maxed out at 95.3 and averaged 94 mph.

Clase coughed up a two-run homer in a non-save situation during Monday's win over the Royals. He walked one batter and struck out another.

Clase entered a 10-5 game and struggled initially. He walked Bobby Witt and then gave up a two-run shot to Andrew Benintendi before retiring the next three batters. Clase has yet to see a save opportunity but he's allowed three hits and three runs (two earned) through two appearances this season.