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Bard (3-3) allowed no hits and one walk while striking out three in two scoreless innings to earn the win against the Pirates on Sunday.

Bard hasn't pitched since May 23, but he entered Sunday's game in the eighth inning with the Rockies trailing by one run. He earned his third win of the year after Colorado put two runs on the board in the top of the ninth. Bard has turned things around recently and has allowed just two runs (one earned) while striking out 14 in 10 innings across hit last eight appearances.

Hader allowed one hit and no walks while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save against the Nationals on Sunday.

Hader gave up a single to begin the ninth inning Sunday, but he preserved the Brewers' three-run lead to earn his 12th save of the year. The southpaw hasn't given up a run in any of his last five outings, and he now carries a 0.87 ERA and 0.82 WHIP in 20.2 innings this season.

Antone struck out one batter over 1.1 perfect innings to earn a save over the Cubs on Sunday.

Antone entered the game with two outs and two runners on in the eighth inning but quickly got out of the jam. He then rolled through a perfect ninth to earn his third save of the season. The 27-year-old is currently riding a 12.2-inning scoreless streak and lowered his season ERA to 1.61.

Nelson (forearm) is scheduled to face live hitters Tuesday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

The 31-year-old completed a bullpen session Saturday and will move to the next step of his rehab program. Nelson has been on the shelf with forearm inflammation since May 23, so he may not require a rehab stint since he was only briefly shut down from throwing.

Miller was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Sunday.

Miller hasn't seen the majors this season and has now been removed from the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old has allowed three runs over 5.1 innings at Triple-A Iowa and could remain there if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Webb secured his second hold in a win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday, firing a scoreless eighth inning during which he allowed a hit and recorded a strikeout.

Despite his season-long struggles, Webb was notably called upon by manager Mike Shildt to work the eighth inning in a three-run game. The veteran left-hander was up to the task, firing 13 of his 17 pitches into the strike zone during a relatively smooth frame. It was a rare taste of success for Webb, who'd allowed at least one earned run in seven of his previous nine trips to the mound despite not surrendering any home runs during that stretch.

Cabrera secured his ninth hold in a win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday, firing a scoreless sixth inning during which he allowed a hit and a walk while also recording a strikeout.

Cabrera lowered his ERA to 1.75 with his 13th consecutive scoreless inning, a stretch spanning 12 appearances. The left-hander does sometimes tempt fate with spotty control (4.2 BB/9), but his high 90s fastball and 83.3 percent LOB rate have helped him frequently wiggle out of trouble.

Perdomo has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a lower back strain.

Perdomo last pitched May 24, so it's unclear when or how the injury occurred. The southpaw will head to the injured list for at least 10 days. Pitcher Alec Bettinger was recalled to take his roster spot.

Gibreath was sent back to Triple-A after serving as the Rockies' 27th man during Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates.

Gilbreath got an inning of work in during his brief stint with the big club, allowing one run on one hit and a walk. He figures to be a candidate to rejoin the Rockies at some point later this summer.

Reyes pitched the ninth inning of Saturday's 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks, allowing a hit and a walk with two strikeouts in a scoreless inning.

Reyes entered the ninth with a three-run lead and allowed the first two batters to reach base but retired the next three to secure the save. He's been one of the most electric relievers in the game with 12.5 K/9 but also sports a high WHIP of 1.36.