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Hentges didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 6-5 win over the Tigers after allowing three runs on five hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out seven.

The left-hander left the game after 88 pitches (52 strikes) and was in line for his second loss before the Cleveland offense tied it up in the top of the sixth inning. There were still signs of progress, however, as Hentges put together his longest outing since moving into the rotation while establishing a new career high in strikeouts. He'll take a 62.0 ERA and 22:12 K:BB through 20.1 innings into his next start.

Valdez allowed three runs on three hits in one-third of an inning in Monday's 8-3 loss to Minnesota. He was charged with a blown save.

The 36-year-old avoided the loss Monday, but he allowed two inherited runners to score and put another three batters on base. Tyler Wells then proceeded to allow one of Valdez's runners to score as Baltimore's bullpen wasted a good start from John Means. In May, Valdez has yielded seven runs in 5.2 innings across seven appearances. The right-hander is 8-for-12 in save chances with a 3.93 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB across 18.1 innings overall. With rumors of a potential move away from closing duties, Valdez hasn't done much lately to show he should stay in a ninth-inning role.

Scott (2-3) allowed two runs on a hit and a walk with one strikeout in one-third of an inning versus Minnesota on Monday. He was charged with the loss.

Scott allowed two of the three batters he faced to reach base, and Cesar Valdez allowed both inherited runners to score. The second of those runs gave Minnesota the lead, leaving Scott with the loss. The 26-year-old has given up five runs (four earned) in his last two appearances. He has a 3.93 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and 23:17 K:BB across 18.1 innings overall. The southpaw has added nine holds in 22 outings.

Graterol (forearm) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Friday and will do so again Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

The right-hander tossed a 20-pitch session early last week, so he appears to be making steady progress toward a return. Graterol has been out since late April after experiencing right forearm tightness. If his bullpen goes well Tuesday, the fireballing reliever could start a rehab assignment soon thereafter, per Plunkett.

Estevez struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Monday to record his second save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Mets.

Activated from the injured list Saturday after missing nearly a month of action due to a finger strain, Estevez picked up a hold in his first outing back before finishing up Monday's win. The right-hander hasn't given up an earned run in seven straight appearances dating back to April 15, but his save opportunity came with Daniel Bard having worked each of the prior two days. For now, Estevez will likely remain in a high-leverage set-up role.

Floro picked up the save by retiring the final batter of Monday's win over the Phillies.

The Marlins went into the top of the ninth inning with a seven-run lead, but after the Phillies plated four runs on a homer and a pair of doubles, Floro was deployed to record the final out. He induced a groundball to shortstop to slam the door. It was unusual to see Miami call upon Floro instead of Yimi Garcia in a save situation, especially since Garcia wasn't needed Sunday, but it's unlikely that Floro sees regular save chances going forward.

Hader allowed one hit and one walk over one inning Monday, striking out one batter and earning a save over the Padres.

Hader coughed up an RBI double to Eric Hosmer but the run was charged to Angel Perdomo who started the inning. It was Hader's 11th save in as many chances and he lowered his season ERA to 1.02 through 17.2 innings. He's recorded a save in each of his last four appearances.

Thornton allowed five runs (zero earned) on two hits and two walks while striking out two in one inning Monday against the Rays.

None of the five runs to cross the plate in the first inning were earned due to a fielding error, but Thornton struggled to record the first three outs in his appearance as Toronto's opener. Before fanning the final batter of the frame, he walked in a run and gave up a grand slam. Following his latest outing, the right-hander owns a 2.59 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 24:10 K:BB across 24.1 innings on the season.

Gilbreath was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque following Monday's game against the Mets.

Gilbreath appeared in three games during his latest stint with the Rockies, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out two across two frames. The Rockies have yet to announce a corresponding move.

Yarbrough allowed three runs on three hits while striking out four over six innings Monday against the Blue Jays. He didn't factor into the decision.

Yarbrough received five runs of support from his offense in the first inning, but he was unable to secure the victory. He allowed one run in the second inning and two in the fourth, and the bullpen would let Toronto tie the game in the eighth, resulting in the no-decision. Yarbrough owns a 4.27 ERA with a 35:10 K:BB across 52.2 frames in 2021.