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Neris allowed one hit with no walks or strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Neris was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and answered with his 22nd save of the season. He was bailed out on a baserunning blunder by Xander Bogaerts, who was thrown out at third one batter after hitting a leadoff double. Regardless of how he got there, Neris has now turned in 12 consecutive scoreless innings. That's aided him in producing a strong 3.25 ERA and 0.99 WHIP with 71 strikeouts across 52.2 innings for the season.

Iglesias didn't allow a baserunner and struck out two in the ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Padres.

Iglesias was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the final frame and he came through with little trouble to earn his 25th save. He's now held the opposition scoreless in nine of his last 10 appearances after going through a rough patch in late July, during which he allowed at least one earned run in three consecutive outings. Things have taken a positive turn and Iglesias has now recorded eight of the team's last 10 saves and is being used predominantly as a traditional closer.

Strahm will start Wednesday's series finale at Cincinnati, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Strahm began the season in the starting rotation but has been working in relief since the All-Star break, so he's likely to have a limited workload Wednesday in what amounts to a bullpen day for the Padres. The 27-year-old has a 4.24 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 14 outings since transitioning to the bullpen, though five of the eight runs he's allowed came during one outing.

Hernandez exited Tuesday's start in Atlanta with a right middle finger blister, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Hernandez pitched well prior to being removed due to the blister, allowing one run on three hits with five strikeouts and one walk through four innings. The 24-year-old's availability for his next start -- Sunday against the Phillies -- should come into focus over the next couple days.

Guerra was moved up to Double-A Amarillo on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Guerra was converted to pitching at the start of the season and has flashed enough potential on the mound to warrant the promotion. In 17 relief outings with High-A Lake Elsinore this season, he compiled a 3.71 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 23:5 K:BB while limiting batters to a .213 average in 17 innings.

Clarke will move back to the bullpen following his spot start last weekend, Jody Jackson of FOX Sports Arizona reports.

Clarke didn't fare well in his start against the Giants, surrendering five runs (three earned) on five hits and a walk over 1.2 innings of work, so he'll transition to a long-relief role. The Diamondbacks have yet to announce who will take Robbie Ray's (back) next turn in the starting rotation, though perhaps another starter won't be needed if Ray gets clearance to return next week.

Floro was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Floro has a 4.00 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 30 strikeouts in 36 MLB innings this season. He will work in a low-to-mid-leverage relief role.

Avila (elbow) is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery within the next few weeks, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

After wrapping up his rehab program for a strained right elbow in the rookie-level Arizona League, Avila slotted back into Double-A Amarillo's rotation last week and aggravated the injury in his first outing with the affiliate since April. The Padres' initial exams on Avila's elbow apparently detected structural damage, so he'll soon go under the knife to address the injury. Due to the timing of the procedure, the 22-year-old will likely remain on the shelf through the start of spring training in 2021.

Gsellman is likely done for the year after being diagnosed with a partially torn right triceps, Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports reports.

He was originally diagnosed with right triceps tightness, but it turns out the issue was more severe than that. Gsellman should be able to be ready for spring training, assuming he avoids surgery.

Webb (elbow) has been shut down from throwing, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Webb was placed on the 60-day injured list Monday due to a right elbow impingement, so this news is unsurprising, considering his season is likely over. He'll need to be re-evaluated to determine the next step in his recovery process.