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Bolanos allowed a run on two hits and two walks while striking out four over 3.1 innings in Saturday's 11-2 loss to Oakland.

The right-hander was called on for a multi-inning appearance after starter Jackson Kowar was pulled with one out in the second inning. Bolanos fared better in his outing, but it didn't change the result of the game. The 24-year-old has a 1.42 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB across 6.1 innings this year. He worked as a starter with Triple-A Omaha this year, and Bolanos could tabbed for a spot in the rotation given Kowar's poor performance through two major-league starts.

Stephan allowed a hit and a walk and struck out two in a scoreless inning in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning over Seattle.

While he allowed two baserunners Saturday, Stephan was able to get away with it this time. That hasn't always been the case this season, as the 25-year-old owns a 4.43 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 25:16 K:BB across 22.1 innings. Until he can show more command, he'll be limited to low-leverage work.

Wittgren struck out two in a perfect inning Saturday versus Seattle.

Wittgren has struggled with consistency recently -- he's allowed four runs across 5.2 innings in his last six outings. The right-hander did well in the sixth inning of Saturday's de facto bullpen game. He has a 4.95 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 23:5 K:BB across 20 innings. He's also logged a save and four holds, but he'll need to be more reliable to get high-leverage assignments regularly.

Menez started Saturday's 2-1 win over Washington in the second game of a doubleheader, pitching two innings and allowing one hit and one walk with one strikeout. He didn't factor into the decision.

Making his first career start, Menez pitched well in his customary two-inning role; all five of his appearances have lasted two frames. The move to opener was necessitated by the doubleheader but also shows manager Gabe Kapler's growing trust in the 26-year-old lefty.

Floro worked a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his second save of the season in a 4-2 win over Atlanta.

With Yimi Garcia having pitched each of the last two days, Floro received the call in a save situation and got the job done. The 30-year-old has only been scored upon in three of 30 appearances this season, although he got tagged for a total of 10 runs in those other three games, and he sports a 3.33 ERA and 23:10 K:BB through 27 innings on the year with two wins and eight holds in addition to his saves.

Pivetta (6-2) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Blue Jays after allowing six runs on six hits and two walks while fanning six across five innings.

Pivetta had given up just two runs in each of his last two appearances, but he was unable to display the same kind of poise on the mound against one of the strongest offenses in the American League. He's now dropped two of his last three decisions and owns a 4.28 ERA. Pivetta is scheduled to make his next start on the road against the Royals next week.

Montero was tagged with a blown save Saturday against Cleveland after allowing three runs on two hits and two walks across one inning. He didn't record a strikeout.

Montero entered the bottom of the ninth inning holding a three-run lead. After retiring the first two batters he faced, he struggled badly, allowing back-to-back walks and back-to-back hits to erase the three-run advantage in only a matter of minutes. Montero has now allowed runs in two of his last three appearances.

Diaz struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 12th save of the season in a 4-1 win over the Padres.

The Mets closer needed only 10 pitches (seven strikes) to get the job done. Diaz has been locked in lately, posting a 0.87 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB over his last 10 appearances and 10.1 innings, but after pitching in each of the last two games, he'll likely be unavailable Sunday as New York looks for the series sweep.

Sewald (2-2) failed to record an out and was tagged with the loss Saturday against Cleveland after giving up a run and a walk.

Sewald entered the bottom of the 10th inning with a 4-4 tie and an automatic runner in second base, and his outing didn't boost Seattle's chances of earning the victory -- he allowed a single to Amed Rosario and walked Jose Ramirez to load the bases with no outs. An error from Sewald himself allowed Harold Ramirez to score on a fielder's choice. As a result of his woeful outing, Sewald ended a streak of four straight scoreless appearances.

Karinchak (3-2) earned the win in relief Saturday against the Mariners after tossing a scoreless inning, fanning two.

Karinchak entered the game in the 10th inning after Cleveland scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth, and he carried that momentum into the mound -- he tossed eight of his 13 pitches for strikes and retired the side in order despite having a runner at second the whole time due to the new extra-inning rule. The right-hander has posted three straight scoreless outings and lowered his ERA to 2.67 in the process.