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Clarke (1-3) took the loss after allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out three over three innings against the Giants on Friday.

Clarke got lit up early, giving up a two-run homer in the second inning followed by a grand slam in the third. After beginning his stint as a major-league starter with two quality starts, the 26-year-old right-hander has failed to throw more than five innings in five subsequent starts. During that run, he's given up 21 runs (20 earned) on 28 hits and eight walks over 18 innings. The Diamondbacks are thin at starting pitcher, so expect Clarke to make his next turn Wednesday at home against the Dodgers.

Bowman struggled Friday night against the Brewers, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks, retiring only two batters.

Bowman's ERA spiked from 0.77 to 2.92 following the outing. He allowed a solo homer to Orlando Arcia before putting four more runners on base, before Michael Lorenzen finally got the Reds out of the inning.

Hernandez (2-3) got the win Friday night against the Brewers, relieving Sonny Gray in the fifth inning and not allowing a run over 1.2 innings.

The 34-year-old has been bypassed by Michael Lorenzen as the Reds' late-inning alternative to Raisel Iglesias, but this makes six scoreless outings in a row for Hernandez after a bad stretch in late May and early June. On the year, the right-hander now sports a 4.28 ERA and 43:11 K:BB through 33.2 innings.

Suero recorded his first save of the season while allowing one hit with one walk and one strikeout during the ninth inning of a 4-3 victory against the Braves on Friday.

With Sean Doolittle having pitched each of the last two days, the Nationals turned to Suero in the ninth. This was his first traditional save chance of the year, although he has two blown saves on his ledger after blowing eighth-inning leads. The Nationals will probably go with the right-hander again in a save situation if Doolittle needs rest, but Suero's numbers aren't good enough to warrant a roster spot in most formats. He is 1-4 with one save, 5.74 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 42 strikeouts in 31.1 innings this season.

Diaz pitched a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts to earn his 16th save in a 5-4 victory against the Cubs on Friday.

The right-hander induced a flyout and then two strikeouts to end the game on just 12 pitches. It was the efficiency owners wanted to see after Diaz allowed four runs across his last three innings before Friday. He is 1-4 with a 3.64 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 47 strikeouts in 29.2 innings this season. Diaz is also 16-for-19 in save opportunities.

Sborz was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday due to lower back soreness, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Sborz made his big-league debut Thursday night, allowing three runs on two hits and a walk over one inning of work, but he'll now head to the shelf with a back injury. Matt Beaty was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

Nelson isn't guaranteed to keep his spot in the rotation going forward, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Nelson has made three starts for the Brewers this season after a long absence due to shoulder surgery. He's allowed 13 runs in 12 innings while walking 10 batters. The team would likely love to give him the chance to work through his struggles but can't afford many more poor starts while in the middle of a competitive playoff race.

Brigham was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans on Friday.

Brigham had only just been sent down to New Orleans on Thursday. He owns an unimpressive 5.87 ERA and a 1.83 WHIP in 7.2 innings of work for the Marlins this season. Jorge Alfaro (concussion) was placed on the IL in a corresponding move to allow for Brigham's quick return.

De Los Santos will start Sunday against Miami, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

The Phillies will need an extra arm after playing a doubleheader Wednesday. De Los Santos owns a 5.19 ERA in 26 career innings at the highest level, though he owns a strong 3.28 ERA in eight starts for Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season.

Garcia (1-0) picked up the win in Thursday's extra-innings victory over the Cardinals, giving up two hits and striking out one in two scoreless innings of relief.

The southpaw held St. Louis at bay in the ninth and 10th innings before JT Riddle was able to connect on a game-winning homer in the top of the 11th. Garcia now has a 4.67 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB through 17.1 big-league innings this season, and he'll likely continue to work primarily in lower-leverage spots.