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Wantz allowed four runs on four hits over one inning against the Astros on Monday.

The Angels were down by a manageable two runs when Wantz entered the contest in the eighth inning, but Houston rocked him for four runs to essentially put the game away. The biggest hit against the right-hander was a three-run homer off the bat of Martin Maldonado. Wantz has served up a long ball in two of his past three appearances and has surrendered seven earned runs across four innings over that stretch. The rookie's ERA is an unsightly 6.23 through 18 outings.

Rodriguez earned a hold against the Rangers on Monday by retiring one batter (via strikeout) after allowing one hit.

The southpaw was summoned in the eighth inning with a runner at first base and two outs. He allowed an infield single to Nathaniel Lowe but struck out Nick Solak to end the threat. Rodriguez has 14 holds on the campaign, with four coming as a member of the Yankees. He has been a solid addition to New York's bullpen since coming over from Texas in late July, posting a 2.30 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB across 15.2 innings.

Barreda was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Tuesday.

Barreda made three appearances with Baltimore earlier in September, but he was sent back down to Triple-A Norfolk after allowing a pair of runs in both of his final two outings. With Baltimore claiming right-hander Joey Krehbiel off waivers from Tampa Bay, Barreda now finds himself without a spot on the 40-man roster. He could potentially latch on with another organization through a waiver claim, but given that he holds a mediocre 3.99 ERA and 1.47 WHIP across 38.1 Triple-A innings, it wouldn't be at all surprising if he winds up accepting an outright assignment to Norfolk.

Green (8-7) earned the win over Texas on Monday, allowing no baserunners over 1.2 scoreless innings, during which he struck out one.

Green relieved starter Nestor Cortes in the fifth frame and allowed an inherited runner to score on a sacrifice fly but didn't permit any baserunners. He pitched a 1-2-3 sixth and was credited with the win as New York held on for a 4-3 victory. Green has worked exclusively out of the bullpen this year, but his eight victories are tied for third-most on the team. He had allowed at least one run in each of his previous four appearances before Monday, yet he has been effective overall with a 3.39 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 18 holds, six saves and a 10.5 K/9 across 77 innings.

Chargois secured his 14th hold in a win over the Blue Jays on Monday, firing a scoreless two-thirds of an inning during which he allowed a hit and a walk while also recording a strikeout.

Chargois labored some, throwing 22 pitches and getting only 11 into the strike zone while working around a pair of baserunners. However, the right-hander was able to ultimately furnish his fourth scoreless effort in the last five appearances and now boasts an impressive 2.49 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 50.2 innings with the Mariners and Rays this season.

McHugh secured his fifth hold in a win over the Blue Jays on Monday, firing two perfect innings during which he recorded two strikeouts.

McHugh's late-career transformation to dominant long reliever has been quite the positive development for the Rays bullpen, with the right-hander coaxing his ERA and WHIP down to 1.34 and 0.89, respectively, following his third scoreless multi-inning effort over the last four appearances. The timing and circumstances surrounding McHugh's deployment within games hasn't afforded the veteran many hold opportunities, but he's helped make up for that with six wins and a stellar 31.2 percent strikeout rate.

Krehbiel was claimed off waivers by the Orioles from the Rays on Tuesday.

Krehbiel was demoted to Triple-A Durham and later DFA'd after tossing a scoreless inning in his first major-league appearance since 2018 last Saturday against the Tigers. It remains to be seen where he's assigned within the Baltimore organization, but should the club make room for him on the 28-man roster, he could receive multiple opportunities during the final 12 games of the season. Manny Barreda was DFA'd to make room for the right-hander on the 40-man roster.

Mejia was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

Mejia has pinballed between the majors and Triple-A multiple times in the last week. The rookie right-hander will likely remain near the top of the list for potential call-ups if Cleveland needs another arm in its bullpen.

Perez allowed two hits and struck out two in 2.1 scoreless innings in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader versus Kansas City.

The southpaw ended up getting more outs than any of Cleveland's five other pitchers in the contest. Perez has appeared in three games this year, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He's expected to continue in a low-leverage role going forward.

Wittgren (2-8) took the loss in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader versus Kansas City. He allowed two runs on a hit and three walks in two-thirds of an inning.

The right-hander lacked control early on, walking three straight batters after Nicky Lopez's one-out double in the first inning. Wittgren threw just 14 of 30 pitches for strikes in his first turn as an opener. He's pitched to a 5.05 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 58:16 K:BB across 57 innings. He's added a save and nine holds, but the 30-year-old's rough season has kept him in mainly low-leverage spots.