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Hendriks struck out three over 1.1 innings and earned the save in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Orioles.

Hendriks entered the bottom of the eighth inning with the bases loaded and the tying run on the on-deck circle, one of the circumstances when a pitcher can be credited with a save. He converted his seventh consecutive save chance and 23rd overall.

Sewald earned the save against the Angels on Saturday, tossing a perfect inning during which he struck out one batter.

With Seattle up by two runs in the ninth inning, it was Sewald who got the call in place of usual closer Kendall Graveman, who had pitched each of the previous two days. Sewald proved up to the challenge, needing only 12 pitches to retire the side in order. The right-hander has performed well in his first season with Seattle, posting a 1.40 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 44:11 K:BB across 25.2 innings. He has been seeing more high-leverage work of late, notching two saves and three holds in his past six outings.

Diaz earned the save against the Pirates in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader, striking out the side in a perfect inning of work.

The right-hander nearly hurled an immaculate inning, throwing only one ball in addition to the nine strikes he used to mow down a trio of Pirates hitters. Diaz had allowed a run in each of his previous two appearances but hasn't blown a save since the first day of June. He has posted a 2.86 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 48:13 K:BB across 34.2 innings and ranks among the top 10 in MLB with 19 saves.

Bard saved Saturday's 3-0 win over the Padres, pitching a clean ninth.

Bard retired the heart of San Diego's order on just seven pitches to lock down his 13th save of the season. The veteran righty now owns a 4.17 ERA and 13 of Colorado's 15 saves. Bard has two saves and a win already through four July appearances.

Beede allowed three runs on two hits and struck out two in one inning versus Washington on Saturday. He also hit a batter.

Making his first major-league appearance since March 2020 Tommy John surgery, Beede had some struggles with control. He allowed a single to Gerardo Parra and hit Tres Barrera with a pitch before getting his two strikeouts. The right-hander then gave up a triple to Alcides Escobar, who scored on a wild pitch. Beede posted a 6.56 ERA and 1.93 WHIP in 35.2 innings with Triple-A Sacramento while on his rehab assignment, and it may take him some time to settle in at the major-league level. As such, expect the 28-year-old to serve as a bulk reliever or spot starter in the second half of the season.

Manager Derek Shelton confirmed that Kranick will return to Triple-A Indianapolis after serving as the club's 27th man during Saturday's doubleheader, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports. Kranick took the loss while starting Game 2, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks across three innings. He punched out five.

Kranick will return to Indianapolis for the time being, but it seems possible that he could be back with the big club to make a start soon after the All-Star break. The right-hander will likely make a start at some point with Indianapolis next week before Pittsburgh determines his next steps.

Manager Mike Shildt said Saturday that Hicks (elbow) has resumed playing catch but remains a ways away from full participation in baseball activities, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Shildt wouldn't rule out the possibility of Hicks not returning this season, though he didn't necessarily hint at that being the most likely scenario either. The right-hander still has a long way to go until he's even able to throw off a mound, so for the time being, a mid-to-late August return seems to be a best-case scenario.

Hernandez will start on the mound during Sunday's game against Cleveland, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Hernandez has pitched exclusively in relief thus far this season, with six of his 12 appearances lasting two or more innings. He most recently pitched 3.2 innings July 6, so he should have the ability to work into the fourth or fifth if he's somewhat efficient Sunday. The right-hander has allowed just one earned run across his last 7.2 innings dating back to June 25.

Uceta was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left lumbar strain, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Uceta was recalled from Oklahoma City on July 4 and wound up allowing five earned runs across three appearances (2.1 innings). It's not entirely clear when or how the lumbar strain was suffered, but it will keep him on the shelf until at least July 20. Given the right-hander's struggles since being recalled, it's definitely possible that he's optioned back to the minors when he ready to return.

Gonzalez (foot) threw a bullpen session at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Gonzalez will be eligible to return from a battle with plantar fasciitis when the Dodgers return from the All-Star break Friday. The club hasn't officially confirmed that he'll do so, but the fact that he's already throwing bullpens nearly a week before that date bodes well for his timeline.