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Staumont (3-3) allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits and a walk in one-third of an inning, taking the loss Wednesday versus Baltimore.

The 27-year-old was brought into the game with no outs and two runners in scoring position in the eighth inning. Staumont allowed both runners inherited from Joel Payamps to score, and the former put three of the four batters he faced aboard as well. Staumont ultimately took the loss when Jake Brentz couldn't escape a bases-loaded jam. The sloppy outing inflated Staumont's ERA to 3.44 with a 1.16 WHIP, 64:23 K:BB, five saves and 10 holds through 55 innings. Lately he's seen more save chances go to Scott Barlow, but Staumont remains part of Kansas City's plans in high-leverage spots.

Payamps allowed three runs on two hits and a walk with three strikeouts in one-plus innings in Wednesday's 9-8 loss to Baltimore.

The right-hander got through the seventh inning cleanly, but he then allowed three straight batters to reach in the eighth. All three came around to score after Josh Staumont failed to stop the bleeding. Payamps has posted a 3.18 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 31:13 K:BB across 39.2 innings between Kansas City and Toronto. He's seen mainly low-leverage work with the Royals.

Barreda (1-0) struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the win Wednesday over Kansas City.

The 32-year-old pitched the top of the eighth inning with Baltimore trailing 5-0, and he was able to maintain the five-run deficit. The offense rallied for nine runs in its half of the inning, and that made Barreda a winner in his major-league debut. The right-hander projects for a low-leverage role as long as he's with the big club.

White was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

White gave up four runs in five innings to take the loss against the Cardinals on Wednesday, and he'll head back to the minors after Tony Gonsolin (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday. Since Clayton Kershaw (forearm) is also expected to return early next week, the Dodgers no longer have a place in the rotation for White. However, he'll be a top option to rejoin the active roster if the team needs a spot starter.

Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Jackson has posted a 1.04 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 8.2 innings across a pair of relief appearances in the majors this year, and he'll rejoin the Dodgers' bullpen ahead of Thursday's series finale in St. Louis. The right-hander allowed five runs (four earned) in 4.2 innings in his most recent minor-league appearance but will attempt to replicate his past success in the big leagues.

Romano struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his 16th save of the season in a 6-3 win over the Yankees.

The right-hander has blown only one save all year, and that came back in early April. Romano seems to have a firm grasp on the closer job for Toronto with a 2.50 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 72:20 K:BB through 54 innings on the season, and while Julian Merryweather was activated off the IL on Wednesday, he may not be much of a threat to Romano's ninth-inning role.

Diaz (5-6) took the loss Wednesday, giving up an unearned run on one hit in two-thirds of an inning as the Mets were downed 2-1 by the Marlins in 10 innings. He struck out one without walking a batter.

With speedster Jazz Chisholm on second base as the designated runner for Miami in the bottom of the 10th, Diaz retired the first two batters he faced before Bryan De La Cruz laced a walkoff single. The Mets' closer has been tagged with a loss or a blown save in three straight appearances, and it's no coincidence his team now sits four games back of Atlanta in the NL East and 4.5 games back of the Padres for the second wild-card spot. On the season, Diaz carries a 3.88 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 80:22 K:BB through 55.2 innings while converting 28 of 34 save chances.

Melancon pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn the save against the Angels on Wednesday.

Los Angeles put a scare into San Diego with four runs between the seventh and eighth innings to turn a blowout into a close contest, but Melancon restored order with a 1-2-3 ninth during which he threw eight of nine pitches for strikes. As a result, the veteran earned his first save in September and league-leading 37th overall this season. With nearly four weeks remaining in the campaign, he has a strong chance to reach the 40-save mark for the third time in his career.

Mayers (4-5) took the loss against San Diego on Wednesday, pitching 1.2 innings and allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out one.

The right-hander was selected to open the Angels' bullpen game, and he made it through the first inning without incident. However, the Padres drove Mayers from the contest in the second, converting a walk and a double into a run before pummeling a pair of subsequent relievers for seven additional runs. Mayers has pitched to a 4.34 ERA and 77:21 K:BB across 64.1 innings this season. He's struggled of late, posting a 7.36 ERA over his past six outings.

Gallegos earned the save over the Dodgers on Wednesday, striking out one batter in a scoreless two-thirds of an inning.

The Cardinals elected to allow Adam Wainwright to try to finish off his own start with the team ahead 5-2 entering the ninth inning, but the veteran hurler faltered, allowing a run on three singles. Gallegos took over and surrendered a sacrifice fly, but he was able to strike out Chris Taylor to nail down the save. It was a much-needed bounceback performance after Gallegos allowed four runs in one frame in his previous appearance, and he appears to be the team's primary ninth-inning option with three saves in his past four outings.