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Sims will start Saturday's game against the Pirates.

Sims figures to toss the first inning or two before handing the ball to a bulk reliever, especially considering he hasn't worked more than two frames since July 24 against Milwaukee. He owns a 4.39 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 56 punchouts over 41 innings this season.

Voth (2-1) allowed two runs on two hits with no walks and five strikeouts across six innings to earn a victory against the Indians on Friday.

The Nationals took the lead in the top of the sixth, giving Voth the opportunity to leave with the lead and capture the win. This game was tied 2-2 in the fifth, but when Voth exited, he was holding a five-run lead. The 27-year-old finishes the regular season with a 2-1 record, 3.30 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 44 strikeouts in 43.2 innings this season.

Kelly (undisclosed) is on track to pitch in Sunday's game against the Giants, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Kelly's bullpen session Friday reportedly went well, so the Dodgers will attempt to get him some action before the regular season comes to an end.

Kelly (undisclosed) is set to throw a bullpen session Friday, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Kelly will throw for the third straight day, and if all goes well, the Dodgers are hopeful to get him an outing sometime over the weekend. He's not expected to be back at 100 percent for the postseason, however.

Beede's MRI on Friday revealed a mild oblique strain, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Beede suffered the injury during Thursday's matchup in his last start of 2019 against Colorado, though he managed to avoid a significant injury. He'll likely need a few weeks to recover, setting the table for a regular offseason and spring training.

Yates has wrapped up the major-league saves title for 2019, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Yates has been the biggest bright spot in a disappointing season for the Padres, establishing himself as one of the game's elite closers. He has a four-save lead over a trio of fellow relievers heading into the final weekend of the season, guaranteeing Yates a first-place finish in the category for 2019. Overall this season, the right-hander has posted a 1.19 ERA, 1.31 FIP, 0.89 WHIP and 14.98 K/9 while converting 41 of 44 save opportunities. Per Cassavell, he and the San Diego organization will discuss a potential contract extension during the offseason.

Hoffman (knee) will start Sunday's game against the Brewers.

He suffered a right knee contusion when a comebacker off the bat of Alex Dickerson knocked him out of his start Tuesday but thankfully avoided a more serious injury. Hoffman has a 5.11 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 21:13 K:BB in 24.2 innings (five starts) in September.

Yamamoto threw six scoreless innings in no-decision against the Mets on Thursday, giving up just one hit, striking out 10 and walking three as the Marlins won 4-2.

Yamamoto saved his best for last, dominating the Mets in turning his first double-digit-strikeout performance of the season, while yielding just one hit and finding himself unfortunate not to pick up his fifth win. The 23-year-old's 4.46 ERA isn't spectacular, but his 1.14 WHIP is a solid number. Opponents hit just .191 off him in his 15 starts, leaving hope that he has more upside to be found looking ahead to next season.

Hader recorded four outs with a walk and two strikeouts to post his 37th save in a 5-3 victory against the Reds on Thursday.

The Brewers closer has been a busy man. That's now nine straight appearances in which Hader entered a save situation, and he's converted all nine. He's 10-for-10 this month and has not blown a save since Aug. 17. Hader also owns a 1.35 ERA in September. He could remain busy this weekend, as the Brewers try to track down the Cardinals and avoid the NL Wild Card Game. Overall, Hader is 3-5 with 37 saves, 2.53 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 136 strikeouts in 74.2 innings this season.

Kelly is suffering from poor "overall body" health and is unlikely to be fully recovered for the playoffs, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Both the Dodgers and Kelly have been unable to provide a clear explanation of the right-hander's ailment, though Kelly indicated that it is hampering "certain movements that are related to pitching." The 31-year-old plans to pitch again before the end of the regular season, but he made it clear that he's unlikely to return to full strength anytime soon. Kelly has posted a 4.62 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 62:22 K:BB in 50.2 innings this season.