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Melancon picked up the save Thursday against the Nationals, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning. He did not record a strikeout.

The right-hander allowed a two-out single to Asdrubal Cabrera but was able to get Brock Holt to fly out to end the threat. Melancon has picked up four saves while allowing just one hit across his last five appearances.

Hendriks picked up the save in Thursday's 3-1 win over Houston, striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning. He did not allow a baserunner.

The right-hander has now tossed a scoreless frame three days in a row, picking up a pair of saves and a win along the way. Hendriks has a remarkable 30:3 K:BB to go along with a 1.33 ERA and a major-league leading 12 saves.

Jimenez allowed three earned runs on two hits while recording just two outs in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Jimenez had looked a little better recently with a 3.86 ERA over his last six appearances (4.2 innings) entering play Thursday, but as has been the case too often this season, he was hit hard in the matinee. The former Detroit closer fell victim to two home runs, and he's now given up seven long balls in just 15 innings this year. With an ugly 10.80 ERA, Jimenez is likely to remain in a lower-leverage role for the Tigers, while Bryan Garcia, Jose Cisnero and Gregory Soto share save opportunities.

Cisnero (2-2) pitched 1.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts to earn the win in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Cisnero came on for the last out of the fifth and then pitched the sixth, while Bryan Garcia pitched the seventh for the save after the Tigers staged a late rally. Nobody has really taken the closer role and run with it in Detroit, so for now, Cisnero, Garcia and Gregory Soto will likely continue to share save opportunities.

Howard will start Saturday rather than Friday against the Marlins, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Howard was originally slated to take the ball in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader, but with Zack Wheeler (fingernail) being scratched from Saturday's start, the Phillies will push Howard back a day to start the nine-inning tilt. Philadelphia will go with a bullpen game in the second half of Friday's twin bill.

Fleming allowed three earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five across 4.1 innings Thursday against the Red Sox. He did not factor into the decision.

Fleming allowed a pair of home runs that sunk his performance and accounted for all three of his earned runs. Though he has yet to take a loss, Fleming has allowed seven earned runs and 13 hits across his last 9.1 frames spanning two starts. He'll look to get back on track in his next outing, currently projected to come Wednesday against Washington.

Barnes allowed one walk but struck out two across a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Rays.

Barnes entered the game in the ninth inning with a one-run lead. He walked the leadoff batter, but struck out two of next three batters he faced to end the contest and earn his fifth save of the campaign. Though he's been shaky, Barnes is the clear closer in Boston and should continue to see save chances.

Gallegos left Thursday's loss to Detroit in the second game of a doubleheader due to a groin injury, according to manager Mike Shildt, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander ended up taking the loss, allowing three runs without recording an out before exiting. Shildt said the reliever will have to undergo further evaluation, including imaging, to determine the full extent of the injury.

Garcia will serve as the opener for Friday's game against the Athletics, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Jordan Lyles will follow Garcia as the primary pitcher for the Rangers. The tandem combined to allow three runs across six innings during the team's Sept. 1 win over the Astros.

Gallegos exited Thursday's game in the seventh inning with an undisclosed injury, FOX Sports Midwest reports.

The right-hander came into the game to start the seventh inning and allowed three runs on two hits and a walk before exiting the field with a trainer. It's unclear at the moment what Gallegos is dealing with or how long he may be out.