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Jansen allowed a solo home run in one inning Tuesday to blow the save against San Francisco. He didn't allow any additional baserunners and struck out two.

Jansen entered the game having successfully converted each of his seven save opportunities this season, but Brandon Belt ended that streak when he launched a solo shot with one out in the bottom of the ninth. Jansen recovered to strike out the next two batters, but the Giants ultimately walked off with the win in 11 frames. Despite the letdown, Jansen remains one of the more secure closers in the game and has posted strong numbers this season, including a 1.42 ERA and 16:4 K:BB over 12.2 innings.

Suter pitched the seventh inning of Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Reds and struck out all three batters he faced.

Suter allowed his first runs since July 28 his last time out, but he got right back on track Tuesday, needing just 14 pitches to get through his lone inning. Suter is not being used in a fantasy-friendly role, but he allowed just two runners to cross the plate over his last 10.1 frames (1.74 ERA) and owns a stellar 18:1 K:BB over 14.2 innings this season.

Pomeranz (shoulder) played catch Tuesday, Judson Richards of XTRA1360 San Diego reports.

Though the Padres have not provided an update on Pomeranz's status moving forward, manager Jayce Tingler called the activity "a good sign" and indicated that he would follow up with trainers. Pomeranz was placed on the injured list last week, retroactive to Aug. 19. Emilio Pagan has taken over the closer role in his absence.

Bard picked up the save Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed one run on one hit and two walks while fanning two over one inning. He also hit a batter.

Bard notched his third save of the season, but it wasn't a crisp performance for the 35-year-old -- he walked Kole Calhoun to begin the inning, allowed a run on an RBI single from David Peralta, and he ultimately loaded the bases before striking out Nick Ahmed to close the game. Bard has now allowed runs in four of his last six appearances, compiling a 7.20 ERA in five innings across that stretch.

Santana (1-2) was tagged with a blown save and a loss in Tuesday's game against the Giants. He allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits -- including a home run -- in two-thirds of an inning. He struck out one.

Santana pitched the bottom of the 11th with a one-run lead, but that quickly vanished when he allowed Mike Yastrzemski to score from second base on an RBI single from Evan Longoria. He struck out Brandon Belt in the next at-bat and was just one out away from completing the inning, but Donovan Solano took him deep to end the game. Santana has been struggling of late, giving up seven earned runs and three home runs in 2.2 innings across his last three appearances.

Young allowed three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five in a no-decision against the Rockies on Tuesday.

Young made his third start in place of Madison Bumgarner (back) and reached five innings for the first time. The left-hander has a 4.73 ERA over his three starts. With Bumgarner nearing a return, Young could remain in the rotation as a fill-in for Merrill Kelly (shoulder) and is expected to take the mound Sunday at home against San Francisco.

Hader threw a perfect ninth inning against the Reds on Tuesday to earn his seventh save of the season. He did not record a strikeout.

The lefty is a perfect 7-for-7 in save chances and still has not allowed a run or a hit through nine appearances this season (9.1 innings). With the condensed schedule this year, Hader is being used as more of a traditional, one-inning closer. That means he'll likely finish with fewer frames than expected, but it's hard to argue with his usage given the results so far.

Castano was optioned to the alternate training site after allowing six hits and three walks over 4.2 shutout innings during Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

The 25-year-old threw 23 pitches during his start Saturday, came back on two days of rest to start Tuesday's matinee and ended up one out short of qualifying for the victory. Castano has a 4.11 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 8:8 K:BB over 15.1 innings as a fill-in starter for the Marlins.

Kelly (shoulder) hasn't thrown off a mound since landing on the injured list Aug. 10 and isn't close to being activated, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

The 32-year-old remains without an official timeline for his return, and that's unlikely to change until he resumes mound work. Kelly will also need to serve a five-game suspension once activated before actually rejoining the team.

Biddle's contract was selected by the Reds prior to Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

He takes the place of Anthony DeSclafani (paternity list) on the active roster. Biddle will likely work as a long reliever while on the active roster.