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Yates (0-2) allowed one run on one hit and two walks over one inning, taking the loss against the Dodgers on Saturday. He struck out three batters.

Yates closed out April on a 12-inning scoreless streak but has allowed a run in both of his two appearances in May, earning the loss in both. The 32-year-old still owns a 1.50 ERA and is 14-for-14 in save chances in 2019.

Jansen walked one batter and struck out another in a scoreless ninth inning, earning the save against the Padres on Saturday.

After issuing a walk to Wil Myers, Jansen finished off the game by striking out Greg Garcia. It was his fourth straight scoreless outing, dropping his ERA to 2.70 in 16.2 innings. At this rate, Jansen should easily reach the 40-save mark for the fourth time in his career.

Rodriguez (3-4) allowed eight runs on eight hits with one strikeout and four walks across five innings in a loss to the Reds on Saturday.

The 26-year-old had many issues Saturday, but his problem keeping the ball in the park surfaced once again. He came into this start with a 1.5 HR/9 and then allowed four bombs Saturday night. Rodriguez has experienced control issues lately too, as he's walked eight batters in the last 13.2 innings. Overall, he is 3-4 with a 5.75 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 26 strikeouts in 36 innings. His next scheduled start is Thursday in Colorado.

Strop saved his fourth game in a win over the Cardinals on Saturday, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

Strop has converted four saves out of his five chances, and in his last nine appearances has allowed just one run and has an 11:2 K:BB. Strop holds a 2.53 ERA and 0.75 WHIP this season.

Wilson (elbow) is expected to be activated Monday or Tuesday, Matt Ehalt of Yahoo! Sports reports.

Wilson is already eligible to return from a stint on the injured list due to elbow soreness, and his absence shouldn't stretch too much longer. His return date could be decided Sunday.

Biddle (groin) began a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Gwinnett.

Biddle hit the 10-day injured list last Saturday and is eligible to return Tuesday. The Braves haven't announced a target return date for the lefty, but it doesn't appear as though he'll be back much later than that date, if at all.

Nelson (shoulder) will make a rehab start Sunday for Triple-A San Antonio, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Nelson was originally scheduled to begin his rehab assignment at San Antonio last weekend, but the premature birth of his twin daughters brought about a change of plan. The 29-year-old will likely require several rehab starts with the Missions given his extensive layoff from game action due to the shoulder injury.

Clarke will make his first career big-league start Tuesday in Tampa Bay.

Clarke made his debut appearance in relief back in April, throwing three scoreless innings to record a save. His mediocre 4.40 career ERA in 38 starts for Triple-A Reno doesn't exactly make a great case for him claiming the role outright, but he could potentially be given the chance to do so with Zack Godley banished to the bullpen.

Venditte was called up from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Venditte joined the Giants on a one-year deal this offseason but didn't pitch well enough in spring training to crack the Opening Day roster. However, the switch pitcher has a 2.57 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB over 14 innings with Sacramento and should fill a low-leverage role in San Francisco's bullpen.

Almonte was recalled by the Rockies on Saturday.

Almonte has a 2.84 ERA in 19 innings at the big-league level over the last two seasons. He'll take the roster spot vacated by Tyler Anderson, who was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move.