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Trivino allowed one run on three hits while striking out a batter over an inning Wednesday against the Rangers but was still able to pick up save No. 13 on the year.

Trivino entered the ninth with the tough task of sending down the Rangers' No. 3, 4 and 5 hitters and ran into some trouble. He started off by recording an out but then allowed a solo home run to Joey Gallo to make it a 3-1 ballgame. The next two batters each recorded a base knock to bring the potential winning run to the plate, but Trivino was able to strand the runners and pick up the save. It was the first earned run he's given up since May 5, a span of 19 appearances. The 29-year-old owns a 2.11 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 35:17 K:BB over 38.1 innings in his first year as the Athletics' primary closer.

Graveman (2-0) walked one without allowing a hit over 1.2 scoreless innings to pick up the win in Wednesday's 9-7 extra-inning victory over the Blue Jays. He didn't strike out a batter.

The 30-year-old entered the game in the eighth inning and was still the pitcher of record when Dylan Moore broke open a 6-6 tie in the top of the 10th with a three-run blast. Graveman gave up his first earned runs of the year in June, finishing the month with a 3.52 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 4:2 K:BB through 7.2 innings while recording a win and two saves over seven appearances. He should remain part of Seattle's closer mix unless he gets flipped before the trade deadline.

Pop (1-0) picked up the win in Wednesday's 11-6 victory over the Phillies, giving up one hit over a scoreless fourth inning. He didn't walk or strike out a batter.

The Rule 5 pick did allow an inherited runner to score after entering the game with two on and nobody out, but Pop found himself in the right place at the right time for his first career win when the Marlins put together a six-run fifth inning. The 24-year-old has a 0.96 ERA and 0.96 WHIP over his last 9.1 innings while working low-leverage spots, but his 6:6 K:BB over that stretch indicates he's still a work in progress.

Sulser threw 1.2 scoreless innings Wednesday against the Astros while earning his third save of the year. He did not allow a hit and struck out one in the effort.

Susler relieved Paul Fry with a man on and one out in the eighth and sent down all five batters he faced with relative ease. He picked up his second save over the last five days as it appears he'll continue to be in the mix for save opportunities for the time being. He could be an option to scoop up in AL-only leagues but overall still isn't very trustworthy on most rosters given the fact that he's in a committee on one of the worst teams in baseball. Sulser now owns a 2.05 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 43:12 K:BB over 30.2 innings.

Scott (3-3) pitched 1.2 perfect innings while striking out four as he got the win over the Astros on Wednesday.

Scott entered in the fifth with two men on and one out after Matt Harvey surrendered back-to-back walks before he was replaced on the mound. The 26-year-old Scott got out of trouble with ease and then struck out the side in the sixth in what was his best relief outing of the year. It was the first time he's gone over an inning of relief since April 7 and the first time he's recorded four strikeouts since June 29, 2019. This comes on the heels of one his worst performances of the year after he walked three and struck out one in one-third of an inning Monday against the Astros. Scott now owns a 2.93 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 48:26 K:BB over 30.2 innings.

Chapman allowed four runs on one hit and three walks while retiring only one batter Wednesday against the Angels.

Chapman came on in the ninth inning with the Yankees holding a four-run lead, so he wasn't tagged with a blown save. Nonetheless, the outing was a huge letdown form the veteran closer, as he hurled only 10 of 24 pitches for strikes and loaded the bases on three walks. Jared Walsh made Chapman pay for his wildness, crushing a grand slam to tie the game 8-8. After a dominant start to the campaign, Chapman has struggled over his past eight appearances, allowing 12 runs (11 earned) over 5.2 frames. He has given up three long balls and posted a 6:8 K:BB over that stretch.

Iglesias struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save against the Yankees on Wednesday.

Early in the contest, it seemed unlikely that Iglesias would get a chance at a save, as New York jumped out to a 7-2 lead after one inning. However, the Angels used a seven-run ninth frame to get their closer the ball with a three-run cushion, and Iglesias came through with a 1-2-3 inning during which he tossed seven of nine pitches for strikes. The right-hander has converted each of his past five save opportunities and is 15-for-18 in such chances overall this season.

Pomeranz picked up a hold in Tuesday's win over the Reds, allowing one walk and striking out one batter over a scoreless inning.

The left-hander didn't have his best control in the contest -- he threw only eight of 19 pitches for strikes and uncorked a wild pitch-- but he still managed to complete a scoreless frame and pick up his sixth hold of the campaign. Pomeranz's rustiness is understandable given that he hadn't pitched for the Padres since May 9. Despite the long layoff, he remains in line for high-leverage work as one of San Diego's top setup men.

Manager Brandon Hyde said following Wednesday's win over the Astros that Harvey is suffering from right shoulder discomfort, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Harvey last pitched Monday, allowing two runs on a hit and a walk across two-thirds of an inning. The right-hander figures to undergo tests before a full diagnosis is given, so he can be considered day-to-day for the time being.

Lovelady exited Wednesday's game against the Red Sox after being struck by a comebacker on the abdomen in the bottom of the seventh inning, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. He fanned one while retiring all five batters he faced.

After Lovelady breezed through four hitters, J.D. Martinez smoked a liner off his abdomen. He was able to throw Martinez out at first base but was forced to exit with trainers. The club figures to provide a further update on the left-hander later Wednesday.