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Gallegos threw two perfect innings to record the save Saturday against the Reds.

Gallegos threw 23 pitches and recorded six outs for his first save of the season. Though he didn't muster any strikeouts, Gallegos had no issues maintaining the lead. Alex Reyes should still be viewed as the team's primary closer for the time being, though the team likely didn't turn to him on this occasion because he had pitched the night before.

Garcia was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left groin strain.

Garcia has thrown 6.1 innings out of the Giants' bullpen this season, though he's struggled to be effective as he has an 8.53 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with a 9:5 K:BB.

Kelly (shoulder) is expected to return in early or mid-May, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Kelly dealt with shoulder soreness throughout camp and opened the regular season on the injured list. He could serve as one of the team's top setup men upon his return with Corey Knebel (lat) expected to miss multiple months.

Cleavinger was called up by the Dodgers on Saturday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Cleavinger joined the Dodgers from the Phillies as part of a three-team deal in December. He made a single big-league appearance last season, having previously never pitched above Double-A. He'll likely be limited to lower-leverage innings during his time in the big-league bullpen.

Santana was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday due to the side effects of his coronavirus vaccine shot, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The issue is unlikely to sideline Santana for more than a day or two. Garrett Cleavinger was recalled in a corresponding move.

Alzolay allowed two runs on two hits across 4.2 innings and did not factor into the decision Saturday against the Brewers. He walked two and struck out seven.

Alzolay was fairly sharp in this one, but it had been 12 days since his last MLB start, so manager David Ross decided to pull the righty after 83 pitches. The 26-year-old was recalled from the team's alternate site before this start and it's unclear if he'll stick around, but if he does, he lines up to face Atlanta on Thursday. The Cubs don't have an off-day before then, so it seems likely that Alzolay will earn that start, though Alec Mills remains in the mix as Ross looks to manage workloads early in the year.

Crowe will be called up to start Sunday's game against the Twins.

Crowe made a single brief relief appearance early this season before being sent to the minors. Combined with his three short starts from last year, he's now thrown nine major-league innings, giving up 12 earned runs on 15 hits and 10 walks.

Neris (1-2) took the loss Friday against the Rockies, surrendering a home run and registering a strikeout while only securing one out.

Neris entered a tie ballgame in the bottom of the ninth inning. He was able to retire the first batter, but promptly served up a walk-off home run to Raimel Tapia. Through the 2021 campaign, the 31-year-old owns a 2.35 ERA with 10 strikeouts across 7.2 innings. With Archie Bradley (oblique) on the 10-day injured list, Neris should continue to see plenty of late-inning work and save opportunities.

Padres manager Jayce Tingler stated Friday that Weathers will remain in the starting rotation for the time being, Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Weathers has shone in his five appearances this season, yielding only one earned run over 15.1 innings while registering a 16:5 K:BB. In two starts against the division-rival Dodgers, the left-hander has given up no runs on only two hits across 9.1 frames. Weathers has been getting a look in the rotation with Adrian Morejon (elbow) out for the season and Dinelson Lamet (forearm) going to the 10-day IL after only one start. Even when Lamet returns, Weathers could remain a starter if he continues dominating opposing offenses.

Betances (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Persistent injury problems have derailed the 33-year-old's career in recent seasons. He's thrown just 13.1 innings over the last three years, including just one this season before being shut down with a shoulder impingement. He'll now be out of action until at least early June.