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Strahm (0-1) allowed one run on four hits with one strikeout through 1.1 innings, taking the loss in Tuesday's 7-3 defeat to Colorado.

Strahm served as the opener for the Padres' bullpen game Tuesday and never found his groove at Coors Field. He needed 44 pitches to get four outs and worked himself into three consecutive 3-2 counts to start the game. The run he conceded came on a Charlie Blackmon groundout that scored Connor Joe. As this was just a spot start, the left-hander will likely settle back into a role in the bullpen.

Smith struck out two and did not allow a baserunner across a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Marlins.

Smith successfully held a two-run lead, needing only 11 pitches to earn his 26th save of the season. Despite Smith blowing two saves in a three-game stretch from Aug. 7 to Aug. 11, Atlanta has shown no inclination to remove him from the closer role. He's rewarded the club's faith in him and has now turned in three consecutive scoreless outings. For the season, Smith now has a 3.62 ERA with 61 strikeouts across 49.2 innings.

Heuer pitched two perfect innings of relief with two strikeouts to earn the save in Tuesday's win over the Reds.

Heuer had to do a little extra work to secure his first save in a Cubs uniform and second in the majors after logging one last year. Since coming over from the crosstown White Sox before the trade deadline, the righty has posted an impressive 1.80 ERA across 10 innings of work with six strikeouts. The 25-year-old Heuer could see more save opportunities for the rebuilding Cubs down the stretch as the team takes stock of young players heading into next season.

Gonzalez (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Gonzalez has been on the injured list since Aug. 6 with right knee inflammation. Given that he's able to start a rehab stint after just 11 days on the IL, he will likely need just one or two outings in the minors before being activated. With that in mind, he could rejoin the Dodgers' bullpen during the upcoming series against the Mets.

Beede (back) was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento and placed on the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Beede was placed on the injured list at Triple-A with lower-back pain last week, and the move to the 60-day injured list will end his season. The right-hander will have nearly six months to get healthy before the start of spring training in February.

Jackson was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Jackson has a 3.68 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 21:6 K:BB over 14.2 innings for the Giants this season, but he'll now head back to the minors. The veteran right-hander is a strong bet to rejoin the big-league club at some point down the stretch.

Jackson was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Jackson made his big-league debut Monday as the primary pitcher for Los Angeles, and he delivered four scoreless frames while allowing two hits with five strikeouts and four walks. Jackson figures to be in the mix to rejoin the Dodgers down the stretch, but he'll head back to the minors for the time being.

Phillips was added to the Dodgers' 26-man roster prior to Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

The Dodgers claimed Phillips off waivers from Tampa Bay on Monday, and now the right-hander will be active for Tuesday's matchup with Pittsburgh. Phillips made just one appearance with the Rays this season, allowing one one across three innings. He owns a career major-league ERA of 7.26, so it seems very unlikely that he'll pitch in any high-leverage innings going forward.

Voth (undisclosed) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Voth has been on the COVID-19 injured list since late July. He's pitched almost exclusively as a reliever this season, which may mean he doesn't need a particularly lengthy rehab assignment.

Antone (forearm) could return from the injured list next Tuesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

A strained forearm has kept Antone on the shelf since late June. He's already made four rehab appearances, striking out six while allowing a run on two hits and three walks over 3.2 innings of work. He's had two full days off between each outing, however, so the Reds want him to throw on back-to-back days before he's cleared to return.