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Sewald pitched 1.2 scoreless innings and recorded the save Monday against the Athletics, striking out three.

Sewald recorded his third straight scoreless appearance, and it was also the third straight outing in which he recorded more than three outs. The right-hander has gone 9-for-13 in save chances this season and has also racked up 13 holds, so he should remain a reliable late-inning arm for the Mariners ahead of the final weeks of the regular season.

Barlow recorded his 14th save of the season in the second game of Monday's doubleheader against Cleveland, giving up a run on one hit while striking out two in the seventh inning.

The right-hander entered the seventh with a three-run cushion, but he served up a solo shot to Bobby Bradley before closing out a 4-2 win. Barlow has converted eight of nine save chances since Aug. 18, posting a 1.35 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB through 13.1 innings over that stretch as the primary option for saves in the Kansas City bullpen.

Barria (2-4) was tagged with the loss Monday against the Astros after allowing two runs on 10 hits while fanning five across 5.1 innings.

Barria gave up a season-worst mark in hits in this outing, and while he was able to limit the damage once again, he allowed hard contact all game long. He hasn't been able to clinch a win since the beginning of August, posting a 0-4 record with a 5.14 ERA over his last eight appearances. On the bright side, he has given up two or fewer runs in four of his last five starts.

Tapia (3-0) picked up the win in the second game of Monday's doubleheader sweep of Cleveland, striking out four over 1.2 perfect innings of relief.

The Royals went with a bullpen game in the nightcap, and after Joel Payamps gave up a run over 2.1 innings as the starter, Tapia entered the game with Kansas City already ahead in an eventual 4-2 victory. The 30-year-old right-hander has a 1.63 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 24:11 K:BB through 27.2 innings since joining the Royals' bullpen in late July, recording five holds in addition to his three wins.

Garcia struck out a batter during a 1-2-3 ninth to pick up his first save of the season in Monday's 5-2 win over the Brewers.

Garcia was blown up for two runs on a pair of hits while managing to get just one out against the Padres on Sunday, but he bounced back nicely with a quick 1-2-3 ninth inning to record his first save of 2021. The 30-year-old had a 25.1-inning scoreless streak before Sunday's outing and appears to have possibly earned himself some more trust in high-leverage scenarios. For the year, Garcia has a 2.60 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 27:5 K:BB over 27.2 innings.

Peters pitched three innings, giving up four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three in Monday's loss to the Reds. He did not factor into the decision.

The 29-year-old surrendered all four runs in the third inning. He gave up a two-RBI double to Nick Castellanos and then a two-run home run to Joey Votto. It was the first time in six starts that Peters allowed more than three runs. After entering Monday with a 2.66 ERA, he now owns 3.71 ERA through 26.2 innings. His next start is projected to be Saturday versus the Phillies.

Alexy (2-1) allowed four runs on four hits and six walks over 3.1 innings Monday, striking out one batter and taking a loss against the Yankees.

Alexy struggled with his command all evening, throwing just 46-of-83 pitches for strikes. He coughed up a solo home run to Gary Sanchez in the second inning before the Yankees brought three runs in during the third. He's given up 10 runs in just seven innings (12.86 ERA) over his last two outings. Alexy is currently projected to face the Orioles on the road this weekend.

Chapman struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning and earned a save over the Rangers on Monday.

Chapman had no issue finishing off the 4-3 win but the Rangers still made him throw 19 pitches. Dating back to July 20, the hard-throwing southpaw has converted 12 straight save chances, making him 28-for-32 on the year. Chapman has allowed two runs in nine appearances this month and lowered his season ERA to 3.51.

Martinez had his contract selected by the Astros on Monday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Martinez has been at Triple-A Sugar Land all season and has a 2.86 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 76:20 K:BB across 56.2 innings. It will be the right-hander's MLB debut if he sees any game action.

Wilson (hamstring) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Wilson landed on the shelf Sunday after exiting Saturday's start with the hamstring injury, and he'll be sidelined for the final two weeks of the season. The right-hander made 15 big-league starts between Atlanta and Pittsburgh this season and finished with a 4.88 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 44:18 K:BB across 72 innings.