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Rogers saved Tuesday's 6-5 victory against the Padres, allowing one hit with one strikeout in the ninth inning.

After San Francisco took a one-run lead in the top of the ninth, manager Gabe Kapler called upon Rogers to shut down San Diego and the righty delivered. The outing did have some drama as a leadoff error and single put two runners on with one out, but a Manny Machado line drive turned into a game-ending double play. Rogers should continue to see work at the end of games though not necessarily in the ninth inning, as Dominic Leone got the save Saturday.

Medina pitched 3.2 innings, surrendering one run on four hits and two walks while striking out three in Tuesday's win over the Orioles. He did not factor into the decision.

The 24-year-old operated as the opener in this one, only giving up an RBI-single to Ramon Urias in the top of the fourth inning. He has now pitched 5.2 innings while giving up one run since being recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sept. 11. He is expected to start again Sunday versus the Pirates.

Guerra (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Guerra has been on the injured list all season while recovering from a sprained UCL in his right elbow, but he'll join San Diego's active roster for the closing stretch of the season. The 25-year-old figures to fill a low-leverage role out of the bullpen now that he's healthy. Jake Arrieta (groin) was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Medina is starting Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Medina made his season debut when he tossed two scoreless innings against the Cubs on Sept. 16, and he'll pitch on normal rest to begin Tuesday's bullpen game. The right-hander made 17 starts at Triple-A Lehigh Valley this year and posted a 5.05 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 67.2 innings.

Thompson (shoulder) tossed two scoreless innings in a starting role Sunday in the Cubs' 6-4 win over the Brewers. He scattered a hit and two walks and struck out none while taking a no-decision.

After being reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of the series finale in Milwaukee without completing a rehab assignment beforehand, Thompson had his workload restricted in his return. He was lifted after just 40 pitches, with Adrian Sampson (four innings, 55 pitches) piggybacking him in the outing. Thompson likely won't be tasked with handling a traditional starter's workload when his next turn in the rotation comes up this weekend versus St. Louis, so he could be deployed in tandem with Sampson once again.

Suter (illness) gave up one run on one hit and one walk while recording zero strikeouts in one inning Monday against the Cardinals.

While he was never placed on the injured list, Suter missed almost two weeks with an illness, but was able to return for the first game of this four-game series against St. Louis. The Brewers will want to get Suter back in a groove without overworking him over the final two weeks.

Atlanta manager Brian Snitker announced that Chavez will serve as the team's opening pitcher in a bullpen game Tuesday in Arizona, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Chavez will be filling the rotation spot that previously belonged to Touki Toussaint, who will be available out of the bullpen Tuesday along with all of Atlanta's other relievers, according to Snitker. In his lone other outing as an opener this season back on June 24 against the Reds, Chavez covered 2.1 innings and gave up two runs while striking out three. He's made only two one-inning appearances over the past week, so Chavez should be able to cover 2-to-3 frames Tuesday before giving way to the bullpen.

Webb (5-3) earned the win in relief Monday against the Diamondbacks after tossing a scoreless inning, striking out two.

Webb pitched the fifth inning and was extremely effective, needing just 13 pitches (eight strikes) to get the job done. He extended his streak of appearances without allowing an earned run to 14 (15 innings) and continues to be a reliable arm out of the bullpen for Atlanta.

Garcia struck out a batter during a 1-2-3 ninth to pick up his first save of the season in Monday's 5-2 win over the Brewers.

Garcia was blown up for two runs on a pair of hits while managing to get just one out against the Padres on Sunday, but he bounced back nicely with a quick 1-2-3 ninth inning to record his first save of 2021. The 30-year-old had a 25.1-inning scoreless streak before Sunday's outing and appears to have possibly earned himself some more trust in high-leverage scenarios. For the year, Garcia has a 2.60 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 27:5 K:BB over 27.2 innings.

Peters pitched three innings, giving up four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three in Monday's loss to the Reds. He did not factor into the decision.

The 29-year-old surrendered all four runs in the third inning. He gave up a two-RBI double to Nick Castellanos and then a two-run home run to Joey Votto. It was the first time in six starts that Peters allowed more than three runs. After entering Monday with a 2.66 ERA, he now owns 3.71 ERA through 26.2 innings. His next start is projected to be Saturday versus the Phillies.