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Wilson (2-5) allowed three runs on six hits and a walk with seven strikeouts in six innings, taking the loss Sunday versus Cincinnati.

Wilson has yielded four runs across 11 innings since he joined Pittsburgh at the trade deadline. The right-hander was fine Sunday outside of a three-run fourth inning, and the seven strikeouts were a season high. He's posted a 5.24 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 30:15 K:BB across 44.2 innings overall. Pittsburgh's not exactly brimming with talent in the rotation, so Wilson could remain in a starting role, which would have him in line to face Milwaukee next weekend.

Martin allowed a run on two hits and struck out one in one inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over Washington.

Will Smith had pitched three of the last four days and blew a save Saturday versus Washington, so Martin was brought in for Sunday's save chance. He gave up an RBI double to Ryan Zimmerman but worked out of trouble to convert his first save of the year. Martin has a 3.90 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB across 30 innings this season. Richard Rodriguez worked 1.1 scoreless innings for a hold, but it's unclear if the workflow Sunday is indicative of the current bullpen hierarchy in Atlanta or just a product of the matchups.

Melancon saved Sunday's 2-0 win against the Diamondbacks, allowing one hit with two strikeouts in the ninth inning.

Melancon worked around a Kole Calhoun leadoff double to nail down the save, whiffing two Snakes along the way. The save was the veteran's first since July 29 and he now sports a 2.25 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 40:18 K:BB ratio in 48 innings.

The Dodgers placed Cleavinger on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right oblique strain.

The severity of the injury isn't known, but Cleavinger won't be eligible to rejoin the Dodgers' active roster until Aug. 17. Cleavinger has been deployed mostly in low-leverage spots out of the Los Angeles bullpen this season, logging no holds or saves while posting a 3.00 ERA and 1.78 WHIP across 22 appearances.

Hudson (COVID-19 protocols) joined the Padres at Petco Park on Saturday and threw a light bullpen session, per MLB.com.

Hudson remains on the COVID-19-related injured list, but it appears that he could be close to a return. The right-handed reliever was traded to San Diego on July 29 -- the same day he was placed on the IL. He has yet to pitch for his new team but could have a prominent role in the Padres' bullpen once activated. Hudson registered a 2.20 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 48:7 K:BB across 32.2 innings during his time with the Nationals this season.

Helsley secured his eighth hold in a win over the Royals on Saturday, firing a perfect seventh inning.

Helsley was part of a stellar bullpen effort for the Cardinals after starter Kwang Hyun Kim exited after four frames. The right-hander has six scoreless efforts over his last eight appearances, although he's allowed two earned runs apiece in the other two outings during that span.

Cabrera secured his 18th hold in a win over the Royals on Saturday, allowing a hit and recording two strikeouts over a scoreless eighth inning.

The left-hander turned in another solid setup effort, this time preceding Giovanny Gallegos, who drew Saturday's save opportunity. Cabrera now has 10 consecutive scoreless appearances -- a span covering nine innings and during which he's garnered six holds.

Alzolay (4-12) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the White Sox after allowing two runs on six hits while fanning seven across 6.2 innings.

Alzolay suffered his 12th loss of the season, but he notched a quality start in the process and also ended a run of three straight outings allowing at least three earned runs. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 4.71 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP and is tentatively scheduled to make his next start Thursday at home against the Brewers.

Brebbia was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday.

Brebbia was previously optioned to Triple-A on July 29, but he made a lone single-inning appearance in the minors. He'll return to the major-league roster to provide a multi-inning option out of the bullpen.

Reds manager David Bell said Sims (elbow) will be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the Pirates, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Cincinnati will announce a corresponding transaction shortly before Sunday's 1:10 p.m. ET first pitch. After being sidelined since late June with a right elbow sprain, Sims checked out fine during a five-outing rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville, giving up two earned runs on six hits and three walks across 4.2 innings. Prior to getting shut down with the injury, Sims had factored into the Reds' closing mix, but it's unclear if he'll immediately be thrust back into high-leverage spots out of the bullpen as he returns from the IL.