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Llovera was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.

Llovera has already gone up-and-down several times this season, and the Giants decided to bring up back once more. As he did before, he will provide depth in San Francisco's bullpen.

Hjelle was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.

Hjelle was called up Sunday for the third time this season, but he was hit hard by the White Sox and thus will be sent down for a third time.

Marte was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.

Marte appeared in a handful of games after being brought up in late June, but he will head back to Sacramento after being tagged for five earned runs in Sunday's contest.

Martinez (3-3) earned the win over the Dodgers on Sunday, pitching 2.1 scoreless innings during which he allowed one hit and struck out two batters.

MacKenzie Gore held Los Angeles to one run over 5.2 frames, but he trailed 1-0 upon his exit in the sixth inning. Martinez retired the final batter in that frame and worked through the eighth, keeping the Dodgers off the scoreboard while allowing only two baserunners (on a single and a hit-by-pitch). The Padres finally broke through with four runs in the top of the ninth, handing Martinez his third victory of the campaign. Including Sunday's performance, the right-hander has allowed only one run over his past nine innings, and he has notched two saves and a win in three outings over that span.

Bracho was designated for assignment Monday.

Bracho was acquired from the Red Sox in late June, and he appeared in one game out of Atlanta's bullpen. However, he is now back on the waiver wire after being removed from a 40-man roster for the second time in a week.

Matzek (shoulder) was activated from the injured list Monday.

Matzek has been out since injuring his shoulder in mid-May, but he completed a rehab assignment and is ready to pitch for the big club again. Matzek had a couple subpar outings earlier in the season, but he also picked up six holds, and it should not be long before he reclaims a key spot in Atlanta's bullpen.

Arano (knee) will begin a rehab assignment at the Nationals' spring training site in West Palm Beach, Fla. this week, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Arano has been sidelined since June 6 with a bone bruise and inflammation in his left knee. Before sustaining the injury, he had been one of the Nationals' more reliable setup options, pitching to a 5.01 ERA (2.73 FIP) and 1.20 WHIP while gathering four holds and one save across 23.1 innings. Assuming he endures no setbacks in his recovery from the knee injury during his rehab assignment, Arano could have a chance at making it back from the 15-day injured list in the final week before the All-Star break.

May (triceps) threw a bullpen session Saturday, his first since being placed on the injured list May 3, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

May, who is ramping back up from a stress reaction in his right humerus bone, is eyeing the final week of July for his return from the 60-day IL. He's expected to throw at least a couple more bullpen sessions before advancing to facing hitters in live batting practice, and then heading out on an extended minor-league rehab assignment.

Weems was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

Weems joined the Nationals' bullpen in late May but was sent back down after he posted a 9.95 ERA and 2.21 WHIP in 6.1 innings over six appearances. The right-hander will return to the majors after Jackson Tetreault (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday. Weems should pitch mainly in low-leverage situations.

Diaz gave up a hit and a walk while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in a 4-1 win over the Rangers on Sunday.

Diaz allowed a couple of baserunners, but he used his power slider to strike out a pair of hitters before getting out of the inning with his 18th save of the season. His save total ties him for fifth-best in the majors and comes along with an enviable 1.95 ERA. The 28-year-old flamethrower's most impressive stat could be his strikeouts -- he has struck out 63 batters over 32.1 innings for an incredible 17.5 K/9.