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Dominguez was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right triceps tendinitis, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Dominguez was unavailable Saturday after experiencing discomfort playing catch earlier in the day. He'll now formally be placed on the IL, but the Phillies are hopeful he'll be ready to return in the minimum amount of time if his upcoming MRI comes back clean, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. In the meantime, David Robertson profiles as the best bet for saves out of the bullpen, though it's possible interim manager Rob Thomson opts for a closing committee. Prior to going down with the injury, Dominguez had maintained a 1.64 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 54:14 K:BB to go with nine saves across 44 frames on the season.

Kahnle (forearm) threw a simulated game Saturday and is getting close to going on a rehab assignment, Sarah Wexler of MLB.com reports.

Kahnle has gradually been working his arm back into shape since he began throwing in late June. He touched 97 mph during Saturday's sim game and has progressed to the point that he's about ready to begin throwing in minor-league contests. If all goes well moving forward, Kahnle could join the Dodgers' bullpen sometime in September.

Cyr had his contract purchased from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Cyr has pitched well with Lehigh Valley this season, maintaining a 2.50 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across 36 innings. He'll have the chance to make his big-league debut as a result and will likely mix in as a low-leverage reliever out of the Philadelphia bullpen. The move could indicate that Seranthony Dominguez (triceps) is headed for the injured list, or it could simply be that the Phillies need depth in the bullpen after a doubleheader Saturday.

Melancon allowed four runs on three hits and a walk without retiring a batter in Saturday's 16-7 loss to the Cardinals.

St. Louis batters jumped on Melancon, who entered the top of ninth inning with Arizona down by a run, and he lasted just 12 pitches. Edwin Uceta followed and gave up a grand slam (three runs charged to Melancon) and then some. Melancon had pitched well after being removed from the closer's role until Saturday's results. The performance continues a pattern in which Melancon's more effective with a save on the line (2.89 ERA) than in non-save situations (5.48 ERA).

Beede (1-3) took the loss Saturday, allowing five runs on six hits and one walk over four innings in a 10-1 loss to the Reds. He struck out two.

Beede allowed a two-run double from Austin Romine in the fourth followed by a two-run homer from outfielder Jake Fraley later that inning. The righty spent most of the season as a reliever before being given a chance as a starter Aug. 3. The 29-year-old has now made four straight starts and recorded a shaky 7.50 ERA and 1.92 WHIP in 12 innings during that span.

Cabrera (4-2) retired both batters he faced to earn the win Saturday over the Diamondbacks.

Cabrera got the last two outs of the fifth inning after another inefficient start from Dakota Hudson. The win was Cabrera's first since June 5. He's pitched five times in August, keeping runs off the board in four of those outings aside from a four-run disaster in Colorado on Aug. 11. The lefty reliever has a 3.51 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 32:18 K:BB through 41 innings this year, adding one save, 12 holds and a blown save through 36 appearances. He continues to see high-leverage work, though Ryan Helsley (personal) and Giovanny Gallegos are still ahead of Cabrera for save chances.

Robertson walked two and allowed a hit while striking out two across two innings to earn the save in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Robertson entered the game to start the eighth inning and threw 36 pitches to record his 17th save of the season. Seranthony Dominguez (triceps) was unavailable, and if he remains sidelined, Robertson should see a much larger share of the save opportunities. Robertson has yet to surrender a run across eight innings since joining the Phillies at the trade deadline, picking up three saves and two holds with his new team.

Garcia saved Saturday's 2-1 victory over Washington, allowing a single and hit-by-pitch in a scoreless ninth inning.

Manager Bob Melvin turned to Garcia to protect a one-run lead and he delivered with the help of a game-ending double play despite a pair of baserunners. All three of the 35-year-old's saves have come since July 31 and more opportunities could lie ahead with the news that Josh Hader would be receiving time off from closing duties after a rocky first few weeks with San Diego. Garcia sports a 3.40 ERA and 1.24 WHIP with 48 strikeouts in 45 innings across 47 appearances.

Hudson didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 16-7 win over Arizona, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks with four strikeouts in 4.1 innings.

Hudson surrendered two runs apiece in the first and third innings, but St. Louis rallied to put him in line for his first win in seven turns had he gone the minimum five innings. The 27-year-old continues to struggle with control as he tossed only 45 of 77 pitches for strikes and has walked multiple batters in six of his last seven turns. Hudson carries a 4.33 ERA and 1.42 WHIP into his next start, scheduled for next week against the Cubs.

Doval (4-6) took the loss during Saturday's 4-3 defeat at the hands of the Rockies, allowing an unearned run on one hit and one walk in 1.1 innings.

Doval delivered a clean ninth inning on seven pitches to send the game to extras before surrendering a walkoff Brendan Rodgers single with one out in the 10th. The outing accounted for the 25-year-old's first negative result in his last eight appearances and first loss since July 14. He failed to record a strikeout for the first time since July 29 though he's still whiffed an impressive 61 batters in 50.1 innings.