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Diaz recorded a strikeout over a shutout inning of work Saturday night, picking up his 26th save of the season in the Mets' 5-3 win over the Nationals.

After going four straight appearances without a save, Diaz made the most of his opportunity Saturday night. Though he did plunk Riley Adams with a pitch to bring the tying run to the plate, the right-hander needed just 10 pitches to secure the win for the Mets. The 27-year-old now has a 2.00 ERA in August, well below his season mark of 3.48.

May (6-2) allowed one run on two hits with two strikeouts in an inning of work Saturday night, picking up the win in the Mets' 5-3 victory over the Nationals.

May allowed a run to score on a wild pitch Saturday night, but struck out Juan Soto with a runner in scoring position to limit the damage. While this outing does break the 31-year-old's five-appearance scoreless streak, May hasn't lost a decision since June 1.

Nolin allowed two runs on six hits with six strikeouts through 5.1 innings, taking a no-decision in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Mets.

In just his third major-league start since returning from a six-year hiatus, Nolin turned in his best outing of the season. He handled everybody not named Kevin Pillar on the night, as the only damage to his line came via two solo homers off the bat of the Mets' outfielder. He has now allowed four home runs in just 12.1 innings.

Phillips (quadriceps) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Phillips has been out for just over a week with a strained right quadriceps. His exact return date remains unclear, but it looks as though he may not need a long stay on the injured list.

Peters was placed on the 10-day injured list with a lower back strain Saturday.

Peters started against the Cardinals on Friday and allowed three runs on six hits while striking out four in five innings to take the loss. However, he apparently sustained a back injury and will miss at least one turn through the rotation as a result. It's not yet clear when the southpaw will be able to return.

Howard (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Howard spent a month and a half on the 10-day injured list after he suffered a right oblique strain just before the All-Star break. However, he made four rehab appearances at Triple-A Indianapolis and allowed two hits and two walks while striking out six in 4.2 scoreless innings.

The Cubs selected Effross' contract from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Effross has appeared in 23 games for Triple-A Iowa this season, posting a 3.64 ERA and 0.91 WHIP in 42 innings. Having never pitched in the majors, the righty will likely be eased into things with low-leverage relief work, or perhaps a spot start if necessary.

Jackson was optioned by the Dodgers on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Jackson pitched well enough in his second start of the year Friday against the Rockies, allowing on run over 4.2 innings of work, but he'll head to the minors nonetheless. Edwin Uceta will take his spot on the roster, giving the Dodgers and extra bullpen arm, but Jackson could return once rosters expand in September.

Uceta was recalled by the Dodgers on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Uceta has bounced between the majors and Triple-A Oklahoma City throughout the season, throwing exactly 20.1 innings at both levels. He hasn't been good at either location, posting a 6.20 ERA in Triple-A and a 6.64 ERA in the majors, so he'll likely be limited to low-leverage innings while he remains with the team. Andre Jackson was optioned in a corresponding move.

Gallegos secured his 22nd hold in a win over the Pirates on Friday despite allowing an earned run on three hits over one inning.

Gallegos created some trouble for himself by allowing a run on a Colin Moran single before recording an out. However, he bounced back to retire the next two batters and then was blessed with some good fortune when Moran was thrown out at the plate to end the frame. The right-hander did see a six-appearance scoreless streak snapped with Friday's stumble, but he still sports a 3.11 ERA and 0.90 WHIP alongside a 10.2 K/9 and a career-high holds tally.