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Bard pitched the ninth inning in Saturday's 5-3 win against San Diego, allowing one run on two hits but escaping with the save.

Bard entered in the ninth to protect a three-run lead and surrendered a leadoff double to Jurickson Profar, who eventually came around to score, but Bard was ultimately able to secure the victory. The 36-year-old hasn't quite lived up to his 2020 comeback with a high 4.43 ERA, but at least he has 16 saves, ranking 16th in baseball.

White started Saturday's 8-3 win against Arizona, allowing two runs on two hits and a walk with five strikeouts in 3.2 innings. He didn't factor into the decision.

White made a spot start Saturday as Los Angeles is in a bit of a transition period following a number of roster moves at trade deadline, and he performed as well as LA could have hoped, permitting both runs on a Kole Calhoun two-run home run in the fourth. He's pitched well this season with a 3.75 ERA in 24 innings though it'll be tough for White to remain in the rotation once Los Angeles has all its starters available.

Chavez (2-2) worked around a walk in a scoreless inning of relief, picking up the win in Saturday's 8-1 victory over the Brewers.

The journeyman reliever has rattled off 10 straight scoreless appearances. He has also now garnered wins in two straight outings. The 37-year-old will bring a 1.38 ERA into Sunday's game.

Diaz (4-4) earned the victory Saturday against the Reds, walking one and striking out a pair in a scoreless inning of work.

Diaz entered a 4-4 game in the 10th inning and immediately uncorked a wild pitch that advanced baserunner Jonathan India to third, followed by a walk to Jesse Winker. Diaz settled in after that, fanning Kyle Farmer and Joey Votto and inducing a Tyler Naquin lineout. Brandon Drury secured the win for Diaz and the Mets in the bottom of the inning, singling home Kevin Pillar for the walkoff victory. Diaz has posted a .380 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 42.2 innings this season while nailing down 23 of 27 save chances.

Strahm (knee) has struck out seven batters in 3.2 innings across three appearances with Triple-A El Paso. He has allowed two hits and two runs, though both have been unearned.

In the left-hander's most recent appearance, he tossed 1.2 perfect innings and threw 17 of 22 pitches for strikes Friday. He has yet to pitch this season after undergoing knee surgery last October, but he could be mere days away from rejoining the big-league bullpen.

Graterol was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Graterol was called up July 23 and will return to the minors after making five appearances and allowing three runs on five hits with three strikeouts and a walk over five innings. The young flamethrower will head back to the minors in an attempt to straighten things out.

Uceta was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Uceta was activated from the injured list July 20 and sent to Triple-A, and he'll rejoin the big-league club Saturday. The right-hander has struggled in his first taste of MLB action this year with a 8.10 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 18:11 K:BB across 16.2 innings.

Knehr was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

With Chris Paddack (oblique) hitting the injured list in a corresponding move, it's possible Knehr steps in to take his place in the rotation Sunday against the Rockies. He'd be on slightly more than normal rest, as he tossed six innings for Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Cleavinger was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The 27-year-old was sent to Triple-A on July 23, but he'll return to the majors after a week with Tony Gonsolin (shoulder) landing on the injured list. Cleavinger has a 2.12 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 20:10 K:BB across 17 big-league innings this season.

Topa (elbow) has been transferred to Triple-A Nashville to continue his rehab assignment.

The Brewers announced last weekend that Topa is still several weeks away from his return, but he continues to make good progress in his rehab. The right-hander's promotion to Triple-A represents the final step in his rehab process, but he'll likely require several appearances before he's cleared to return to the majors.