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Hand (5-4) allowed two runs on one hit and one walk in a third of an inning to take the loss against the Orioles on Sunday.

Hand entered Sunday's game in the bottom of the ninth inning to preserve a one-run lead, but he hit Maikel Franco on a two-strike count to lead off the frame before giving up two runs as he failed to convert on his save chance. The southpaw earned a win and picked up a save in his first two outings after the All-Star break, but he's allowed four runs (three earned) in 2.1 innings across his last two appearances, and he's been charged with back-to-back losses.

Loaisiga (7-4) allowed four runs on four hits while failing to record an out, taking the loss Sunday versus the Red Sox.

Loaisiga relieved starter Domingo German after the latter allowed a leadoff double to end his no-hit bid in the eighth inning. From there, it was a complete meltdown for Loaisiga, as he allowed the inherited runner to score before giving up two more runs. Zack Britton couldn't stop the bleeding either, resulting in two more runs and the loss going to Loaisiga. The right-hander's ERA spiked to 2.81 with a 1.06 WHIP and 46:10 K:BB through 48 innings this year. He's added two saves, 11 holds and two blown saves in 38 outings.

Barnes allowed a hit in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Yankees.

With the Red Sox failing to record a hit through seven innings, it didn't look like Barnes would be needed Sunday. A five-run rally in the eighth inning put the Sox ahead, and the 31-year-old had no trouble notching his 21st save in 25 chances. The closer has a 2.41 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 65:11 K:BB through 41 innings this year.

Yarbrough allowed one run on five hits and a walk while striking out six across seven innings in a no-decision versus Cleveland on Sunday.

Yarbrough got the mistake out of the way early, as Cesar Hernandez took him deep to lead off the first inning. Other than that, it was an excellent effort for the southpaw in his first quality start since June 27. The performance was wasted when Matt Wisler allowed two runs and took the loss in the eighth inning. Yarbrough lowered his ERA to 4.38 with a 1.19 WHIP and 90:20 K:BB across 109 innings. He projects for a home start versus Boston next weekend.

Topa (elbow) is progressing well in his rehab but is still several weeks away from a return, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Topa was recently transferred to Double-A Biloxi to continue his rehab assignment, and he's now made four total rehab outings since July 13. Across those appearances, the righty has allowed one hit and no walks while striking out seven in four scoreless innings. Although the Brewers are pleased with Topa's strong results, he'll likely head to Triple-A Nashville at some point before a potential return from the injured list around mid-August.

Karinchak (7-2) allowed a walk in a scoreless inning, earning the win Sunday versus Tampa Bay.

Karinchak has had some unsteady performances lately, but he was fairly sharp Sunday. He kept Cleveland's deficit from growing, then earned the win when the offense scraped together two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning. The 25-year-old has a 2.84 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 69:25 K:BB across 44.1 innings. He'll likely continue to share the late innings with Emmanuel Clase, who converted his 12th save Sunday. Karinchak has 11 saves, nine holds and three blown saves.

Clase pitched a perfect inning and struck out one to earn the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over Tampa Bay.

Sunday was the fourth straight scoreless inning Clase has pitched after enduring a run of three straight blown saves. The right-hander got the ball in the ninth inning after James Karinchak pitched the eighth. Clase lowered his ERA to 1.98 with a 1.22 WHIP and 44:14 K:BB across 41 innings. He's added 12 saves, six holds and four blown saves in a high-leverage role this year.

The Dodgers reinstated Nelson (back) from the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Los Angeles placed outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Nelson was sidelined for just over two weeks with a left lumbar strain. The 32-year-old reliever owns a 2.00 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 41:13 K:BB across 27 innings this season.

Brasier (concussion) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Brasier completed a successful bullpen session Friday and will continue his throwing program Monday. The right-hander landed in the concussion protocol in early June after being struck by a line drive, but he appears to be closing in on a rehab assignment.

Hatch is scheduled to start Monday against the Red Sox if he's not needed out of the bullpen Sunday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Sunday's starter Ross Stripling was able to cover five innings, so it's unlikely Hatch will be needed in relief. Hatch was scheduled to start last Tuesday before the contest was postponed, and he's instead likely to receive the nod Monday. Manager Charlie Montoyo indicated the right-hander could stick in the rotation as the sixth starter for the near future due to upcoming doubleheaders.