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Bender didn't enter for Saturday's save opportunity due to hip soreness, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

The injury apparently cropped up during his last outing Wednesday against St. Louis, when he took the loss after giving up two runs on a hit with a strikeout and a walk over one inning. Bender is apparently feeling better, but the Marlins will remain cautious with his return. Tanner Scott picked up the save Saturday, as Miami's closing situation remains wide open with Dylan Floro (shoulder) still on the injured list. Bender has struggled early in the campaign and has an 8.31 ERA over 4.1 frames while converting two of three save chances.

Nelson allowed two hits over a scoreless 1.1 innings in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Mets.

Nelson needed one pitch to get out of a two-on jam created by Noe Ramirez in the sixth inning then had an eventful seventh. He worked around two singles, a wild pitch and an error during the inning that also featured Robinson Cano being ruled out when a batted ball struck him -- the second time a runner was hit by a batted ball during the game. Nelson has allowed three hits and two walks while striking out seven over 6.2 scoreless innings since being called up from Triple-A Reno.

Rogers blew the save during a 3-2 win against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing two hits with two strikeouts in 1.2 scoreless innings.

San Diego had a 2-0 lead most of the game until reliever Luis Garcia put two on with one out in the eighth. Rogers was brought in to navigate the jam and struck out Freddie Freeman but surrendered a Trea Turner double to tie the game and blow his first save chance. He stayed in for the ninth and was able to work around a single and HBP to keep the game tied. The 31-year-old is still yet to allow a run through 6.2 innings, and his five saves put him among the league leaders.

Mantiply struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his first save of his career in a 5-2 win over the Mets.

With Mark Melancon having pitched Thursday and Friday, the Diamondbacks had to look elsewhere to protect a late lead. Ian Kennedy came out for the eighth inning against the heart of New York's order, and with three lefties due up in the ninth for the Mets, Mantiply got the nod, although he wound up facing two right-handed pinch hitters in Mark Canha and J.D. Davis. Mantiply has had a solid start to the season, posting a 0.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 3:1 K:BB through 6.2 innings over seven appearances with a win and two holds in addition to Saturday's save.

Scott struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his first save of the season in a 9-7 win over Atlanta.

Anthony Bender hadn't pitched since Wednesday, but manager Don Mattingly didn't look his way after the Marlins took the lead in the top of the seventh inning, suggesting the closer role in Miami is wide open once again. Scott has pitched well to begin the season, posting a 12:2 K:BB through seven innings with a 2.57 ERA and 0.57 WHIP, but the southpaw could find himself in more of a high-leverage situational role rather than as the designated ninth-inning option once Dylan Floro (shoulder) comes off the IL.

Hernandez didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 9-7 win over Atlanta, surrendering five runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- over 4.2 innings. He struck out four without walking a batter.

The right-hander couldn't keep the ball in the yard, serving up homers to Ozzie Albies in the first inning, Alex Dickerson in the fourth and Austin Riley in the fifth, but the Marlins' offense was able to bail Hernandez out. He tossed 58 of 88 pitches before getting the hook, and while his 15:4 K:BB through 15.1 innings is solid, Hernandez has coughed up six homers through his first three starts to fuel his 5.87 ERA, a problem that has plagued him throughout his career.

Hader struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his seventh save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Phillies.

The southpaw was his usual dominant self, firing eight of 11 pitches for strikes. Hader has yet to allow a run or blow a save in 2022, posting a 10:2 K:BB through his first seven innings, and he's 41-for-42 on save chances since the beginning of last season.

Colome earned the save against the Tigers in Game 2 of a doubelheader Saturday, allowing two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out one over one inning.

It wasn't a smooth performance for Colome, as he threw only 12 of 22 pitches for strikes and nearly blew a three-run lead. He gave up a two-run, two-out triple in the ninth but was able to get Harold Castro to go down on strikes to finish the contest. Daniel Bard picked up five of the first six Colorado saves this season, but he curiously hasn't pitched since April 19. Colome has now collected two saves this season and appears lined up for closer duties whenever Bard isn't used in that role.

Doval allowed one hit and struck out one across a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Saturday against Washington.

Doval had a three-run cushion to work with, though he was never in danger. He allowed a single to the second batter he faced, but he still needed only 16 pitches to record his third save of the season. Doval is sharing save chances with Jake McGee, though he has now turned in six consecutive scoreless outings to make his case for a larger share of the closer role.

Floro (shoulder) threw 23 pitches in his rehab appearance with Low-A Jupiter on Saturday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

This was Floro's first rehab appearance. He retired the first two batters he faced prior to giving up a walk and an RBI double. Most importantly, there was no report of a setback, so Floro remains in line to make his season debut in the coming days. It's unclear whether he will serve as the Marlins' closer, though he should have a high-leverage role.