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Clarke struck out six and gave up three runs on seven hits and no walks across 4.2 innings in a no-decision against the Nationals on Saturday.

Staked to a two-run lead in the top of the first inning, Clarke allowed three runs in the bottom of the first inning on a sacrifice fly and solo homers by Juan Soto and Matt Adams. The right-hander then shut out the Nationals until he was removed with two outs in the fifth after 97 pitches. The 26-year-old has won only one of his six starts and has a 5.34 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP with a 25:9 K:BB for the season. Clarke is next slated to face the Giants at home Friday.

Nelson lasted just four innings Saturday against San Francisco, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six batters.

The strikeouts are encouraging, but the rest of the line was poor for Nelson in his second appearance of the year. The outing was not without its encouraging moments, however. After allowing singles to the first two batters of the game, Nelson retired the next 11 batters. He gave up one run in the fourth inning, though, and then walked the bases loaded in the fifth and left before recording an out in that frame. All three walks would come in to score. Nelson now owns a 10.29 ERA and an 8:6 K:BB in seven innings of work. He lines up to pitch again Thursday against the Reds, assuming he's given the chance to work through his struggles.

Alexander (forearm) will do some light throwing Saturday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Alexander hasn't pitched since June 5 due to left forearm inflammation but now appears to be progressing towards his return. The 29-year-old is eligible to return from the 10-day injured list early next week but will likely require additional time given he just resumed his throwing program.

Maton was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

Maton owns a 5.82 ERA in 17 innings for the Padres this season but has a far better 2.30 ERA in 15.2 frames for El Paso. Miguel Diaz was optioned to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move.

Peralta was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right hip flexor strain.

The injury perhaps partially explains Peralta's poor outing Friday against the Rangers, when he allowed three runs on two hits and two walks while recording just two outs. Outfielder Phillip Ervin was called up in a corresponding move.

Yamamoto will stick in the Miami rotation and make his next start Tuesday against the Cardinals in St. Louis.

The Marlins' decision not to send Yamamoto back to Double-A Jacksonville immediately following his MLB debut Wednesday telegraphed the organization's intention of keeping him in the big-league rotation. With Jose Urena (back) recently joining Caleb Smith (hip) on the injured list, there will be room for both Yamamoto and Elieser Hernandez to make another turn versus the Cardinals during the upcoming week. With the rematch coming on the road, Yamamoto may be hard pressed to replicate the seven shutout innings he delivered in Miami a few days ago.

Pivetta struck out six bbut didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 9-8 loss to Atlanta, giving up four runs on eight hits -- including three home runs -- and two walks over 6.2 innings.

The right-hander was effective early and carried a 5-1 lead into the sixth inning, but once Atlanta's bats got rolling neither Pivetta nor the bullpen could slow the Braves down. He'll take a 5.00 ERA and 43:12 K:BB over 45 innings into his next start Wednesday, on the road against the Nationals.

Hoffman held the Padres to one run on three hits and two walks while striking out two over five innings in a no-decision against the Padres on Friday.

Hoffman had given up at least five runs in three of his five starts, but tightened his reins to keep the Padres in check, surrendering his only run via a solo shot to Hunter Renfroe in the second inning. The 26-year-old has struggled to make much of a positive impact on the Rockies' rotation this season, compiling a 7.04 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 31:9 K:BB over seven appearances (six starts). Up next, Hoffman will take on the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

Reyes, who logged three innings for Triple-A Memphis against Salt Lake on Thursday, is a candidate to make a spot start for Adam Wainwright (hamstring) on Wednesday against the Marlins, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Reyes' outing was a modest 69 pitches, and the right-hander would also be working on a full five days of rest were he to get the call Wednesday. The 24-year-old has been uneven in his performances thus far, a trend exemplified once again Thursday against the Bees. "First inning was really good, sharp, everything in the zone," manager Mike Shildt said. "All the secondary pitches working. Very effective, very efficient. Third inning, little less command. A double play didn't get turned and it extended the inning. He didn't do well from there."

Jansen struck out the side in the ninth inning of Friday's 5-3 win over the Cubs for his 20th save of the season.

He hadn't pitched in five days prior to this contest. Jansen has gone 20-for-22 in save chances this season. The 31-year-old has a 2.93 ERA and 0.83 WHIP with a 40:5 K:BB in 27.2 innings this season.