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Melancon fired a perfect ninth inning Tuesday against the Nationals to protect a three-run lead and record his 26th save of the year.

Melancon sent the Nationals' hitters down on just eight pitches, getting each one of them out on weak contact. It was a great bounceback performance from the 36-year-old after he was shelled for two runs in a blown save against the Reds his last time out. He owns a 2.21 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 30:15 K:BB over 36.2 innings and has converted 26 of his 30 save chances so far this season.

Abreu (3-3) allowed one hit and struck out two over two scoreless innings to earn the win over Oakland on Tuesday.

Abreu was activated earlier in the day and played a key role in Houston's come-from-behind victory. He and two other relievers shut the door over the final four innings. Houston's bullpen has been unsettled all season, but Abreu has a respectable 3.21 ERA since May 1.

Iglesias gave up a solo home run while striking out two batters in the ninth inning Tuesday to record his 17th save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Red Sox.

The right-hander has served up nine homers in 39.1 innings this year, but at least it didn't affect the final outcome Tuesday. Despite his issues keeping the ball in the park, Iglesias still has a respectable 3.66 ERA on the season thanks to an elite 0.89 WHIP and 60:7 K:BB.

Pressly struck out one during a perfect ninth inning to save Tuesday's 9-6 win over Oakland.

Pressly locked down the win, but it was Houston offense's that really saved the game. The Astros were down by four runs early, then got to the Athletics' bullpen and made Pressly's 15th save possible. Houston's closer has not allowed an earned run over the last 13 innings while posting a 22:1 K:BB during that span.

Hendriks struck out four over two scoreless innings to pick up the save in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Minnesota.

Hendriks struck out the first four batters faced before getting help from center fielder Billy Hamilton, who made a diving, sliding catch off a ball hit by Max Kepler. It was Hendricks' 22nd save and fourth of more than one inning. The closer had not pitched since July 1, so he had the bullets to go two frames.

Treinen (2-4) took the loss Tuesday against the Marlins after allowing one run (unearned) with no hits or walks while striking out one.

Treinen finished the final out of the ninth inning during a 1-1 tie and re-entered in the 10th. Unfortunately a wild pitch allowed the extra-inning baserunner, Starling Marte, to eventually score after a throwing error by catcher Will Smith at third base. It was a messy ending to the game during an otherwise strong outing by Treinen. The right-hander has pitched well in the setup role this season, compiling a 2.86 ERA and 1.13 WHIP while finding himself in a three-way tie for the most holds in the league with 17 overall.

Reed recorded two outs against the Marlins on Tuesday, allowing one run (unearned) on two hits and a walk with one strikeout.

Reed entered the sixth inning to record the final two outs for starter Tony Gonsolin. It wasn't the cleanest outing, but the right-hander managed to get the job somewhat done in what became a 1-1 score due to a fielding error by Gavin Lux. Reed, whose contract was selected by the Dodgers ahead of Tuesday's game, recorded a 2.61 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 10.1 innings across nine relief appearances at Triple-A Oklahoma City. He's expected to mostly work in low-leverage situations for the Dodgers.

Lovelady (2-0) retired the only batter he faced, earning the win over Cincinnati on Tuesday.

The southpaw got the final out in the top of the ninth inning, and he was the pitcher of record when Kansas City rallied to walk it off in the bottom half of the frame. Lovelady allowed three runs in two-thirds of an inning his previous appearance, so he's likely to remain in a low-leverage role going forward despite picking up wins in two of his four outings this year.

Lange (shoulder) reported to Triple-A Toledo to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday.

Lange landed on the injured list in mid-June with a strained right shoulder, but he's closing in on a return to the active roster. The 25-year-old should rejoin the Tigers after making a couple appearances with Toledo.

Garcia was released from his minor-league contract with the Yankees on Tuesday, Matt Kardos of MLB.com reports.

Garcia inked a minor-league deal with New York in February but didn't see any time with the big club. In 17.1 innings with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the right-hander posted a 3.63 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 19:3 K:BB along with 11 saves.