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Rodriguez threw a scoreless inning and allowed one hit in Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Marlins.

Rodriguez made quick work of the Marlins in the eighth inning, throwing three of his five pitches for strikes and surrendering just a single. The 25-year-old right-hander hasn't been charged with a run since April 29 and leads all Giants pitchers with a 0.70 ERA, to go along with a 0.66 WHIP and 36:3 K:BB across 25.2 innings in 24 appearances.

Lee went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Marlins.

Lee contributed two singles in the pitchers' duel, marking his third multi-hit performance over his last 10 games. During that span, the 26-year-old outfielder has recorded a .282/.364/.308 slash line with two runs scored, two stolen bases, an RBI, a double and a 4:4 BB:K across 44 plate appearances. He has also stolen a base in back-to-back outings. Following a stellar first month-plus of the season, Lee cooled off in May, slashing .231/.270/.343 with 13 RBI, nine runs scored, three home runs, three doubles, two stolen bases and a 9.6 percent strikeout rate across 115 plate appearances.

Rodriguez (shoulder) is likely to return to the rotation this week, Nick Piecoro and Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic report.

The Diamondbacks haven't announced plans for the left-hander, but Rodriguez threw 4.2 innings during a rehab start Friday in the Arizona Complex League. After Ryne Nelson was needed for four relief innings Saturday, Arizona manager Torey Lovullo confirmed the righty would be returned to the bullpen instead of making a scheduled start Tuesday, per Arizona Sports. Rodriguez could be set to return Friday in Cincinnati, as Arizona has already mapped out its pitching plans for a three-game set in Atlanta to begin the week, per Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona.

Atlanta optioned Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

He will head back to Triple-A to clear room on the 26-man roster for Bryce Elder, who was recalled from Gwinnett in advance of his start Sunday. Dodd has been recalled from Gwinnett on three occasions over the past two weeks but hadn't stuck around long, making two relief appearances and tossing 1.2 scoreless innings between them.

Ortiz went 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs and an RBI in Saturday's 17-7 win over the Phillies.

Ortiz's sixth-inning base hit snapped an 0-for-14 skid at the plate that dated back to Monday. While the 26-year-old has started in each of the last seven games and may not be in imminent danger of losing out on an everyday role in the middle infield, he's nonetheless been a major disappointment for fantasy managers who were expecting him to take a leap forward in his second full season in the big leagues. Ortiz is slashing just .179/.246/.240 on the season, with his .486 OPS placing him last in the majors among all players who have logged at least 150 plate appearances.

Smith started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a triple, two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 11-7 loss to Washington.

Smith plated two runs with a triple as part of Arizona's five-run sixth inning that made a potential blowout somewhat interesting. It was the second straight game with multiple RBI for Smith, who has knocked in five over the last five contests. He has just 16 RBI through 53 games after driving in 36 over 60 games a season ago.

Cameron (knee) went 3-for-6 with a double and two runs in Saturday's 17-7 win over the Phillies.

After suffering a left knee contusion Monday, Cameron didn't start the Brewers' ensuing three games, though he was used off the bench Wednesday. He made enough improvement to enter the lineup in left field Saturday, and he came through with his best effort of the season, with his three hits exceeding his total (two) from his first 21 at-bats with Milwaukee. With Jackson Chourio having shifted over to center field since Garrett Mitchell (oblique) landed on the injured list April 26, the Brewers have given opportunities in left field to Isaac Collins, Jake Bauers and Cameron, but none of the three has been able to take control of the job. After his strong showing Saturday, Cameron might not have to wait long to get his next start, but he'll likely need multiple quality performances at the dish to gain more job security.

Atlanta recalled Elder from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

The right-hander will fill the rotation spot vacated by AJ Smith-Shawver, who will miss the rest of the season due to a torn UCL in his right elbow. Elder has been serviceable in his eight starts for Atlanta this season with a 4.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 33:13 K:BB across 44 innings, and he should get an extended look in the rotation.

Nelson allowed two hits and struck out one over four relief innings in Saturday's 11-7 loss to Washington.

The right-hander helped bail out the bullpen after starter Brandon Pfaadt was removed without recording an out. Nelson, who has been filling in for injured starter Eduardo Rodriguez (shoulder), said he learned Friday that he would return to the bullpen, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. He was lined up to start Tuesday but now appears to have higher-leverage opportunities on the horizon, per Weiner.

Yelich went 4-for-6 with a run and an RBI in Saturday's 17-7 win over the Phillies.

After walloping two home runs in Friday's series opener, Yelich took a more contact-based approach Saturday as the Brewers finished with a season-high 23 hits. Though his .737 OPS on the season represents a 173-point drop from the 2024 regular season, Yelich has been running hot at the plate lately. He's in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak and is slashing .472/.513/.917 with five home runs, two stolen bases, 13 RBI and 10 runs during that stretch.