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Patino (4-3) picked up the win in Monday's 6-1 victory over the Red Sox, allowing one run on five hits and a walk over 5.2 innings. He struck out five.

The rookie right-hander came up one out shy of his third quality start of the season, tossing 102 pitches (67 strikes) before exiting. The workload is encouraging, and the Rays seem confident the 21-year-old won't need to be treated with kid gloves down the stretch, although they have used their pitching depth to give everyone in the rotation extra rest days. In seven outings since the All-Star break, Patino has a 3.89 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 34:17 K:BB through 37 innings.

Romano struck out one in two-thirds of an inning to record his 14th save of the season in a 7-3 win over the Orioles.

It didn't look like Romano's services would be needed headed into the ninth inning, but Trent Thornton gave up one run on two hits and a walk, putting the tying run on deck and prompting manager Charlie Montoyo to turn to his closer. Romano has been scored upon only once in 12 appearances in August, posting a 1.42 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 21:3 K:BB through 12.2 innings on the month with two wins and five saves.

Barlow secured his third save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Rockies on Monday. He needed just seven pitches to get through three batters, completing a perfect inning.

Monday marked Barlow's first appearance since Aug. 19 after he spent some time on the 10-day injured list for a finger blister. The 25-year-old was thrown right back into the closer's role upon his return and was able to shut down the Rockies for his third save in as many attempts. Barlow now owns a 1.02 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB over 17.2 innings at the major-league level.

Alvarado gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning Monday to record his fifth save of the season in a 7-4 win over the Nationals. He struck out two.

Ian Kennedy had the night off after picking up his fifth save as a Phillie on Sunday, so Alvarado got the call to close out this one. The southpaw hasn't been scored upon in six straight appearances dating back to Aug. 3, and his recent stint on the IL due to shoulder inflammation didn't derail his momentum. That being said, his lack of control (career-worst 19.7 percent walk rate on the season) makes him volatile at the best of times.

Alexy (1-0) allowed one hit and three walks while striking out four over five scoreless innings to pick up the win over the Rockies on Monday.

Alexy was called up to make his MLB debut and became the third Ranger pitcher over the past week to author a promising first start in the majors. He followed starts by Jake Latz and Glenn Otto, and the rookie trio combined for a 1.84 ERA over 14.2 innings. Alexy is tentatively scheduled to make his next start Monday.

Howard (COVID-19 protocols) is expected to go on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Round Rock or Double-A Frisco on Thursday.

Howard was scratched from what was to be his fourth start for the Rangers last Wednesday due to health and safety protocols. The Rangers will use the rehab assignment to build up Howard's pitch count.

Pressly saved Monday's 4-3 victory over Seattle, allowing one walk with one strikeout in the ninth inning.

Pressly's services were mandated when Houston took the lead in the top of the eighth and the closer delivered by working around a leadoff walk to slam the door on Seattle. The 32-year-old has now recorded saves in each of his last three appearances and his 22 saves rank 13th in MLB.

Hader allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Monday against the Giants.

Hader surrendered a leadoff double to Kris Bryant but retired the next three batters to finish the game. He has not allowed a run in his last 10 appearances and he has seven saves in that stretch. The 27-year-old has a 1.51 ERA and 0.80 WHIP with an incredible 15.3 K/9 in 47.2 innings. He is 28-for-29 in save situations, the best save percentage in all of baseball.

Treinen saved Monday's 5-3 win against Atlanta, throwing 1.1 innings and allowing two hits with one strikeout.

With Kenley Jansen unavailable after pitching Saturday and Sunday, manager Dave Roberts turned to Treinen with two out in the eighth and stayed with the righty for the ninth. Though he permitted two baserunners in the final frame, Treinen delivered, lowering his ERA to 2.01. He remains an integral component of the Dodgers' bullpen.

Yarbrough will start Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays hadn't yet announced a starter for the second game of their series against Boston. Yarbrough has struggled considerably in three starts against the Red Sox this season, allowing 16 earned runs on 18 hits, four of which have been home runs, in 12 innings.