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Yates allowed one hit and struck out two in the ninth inning to record the save Tuesday against the Braves.

Yates came on in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead for the Padres. Though he allowed an infield single to the first batter he faced, he struck out the next two batters to erase any danger. He continues to lead the majors in saves and has now closed out 14 of the Padres' 17 wins this season.

Pivetta is being considered for a move to the bullpen, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Pivetta was demoted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after getting lit up to the tune of an 8.35 ERA in his first four starts of the season. In two turns at the Triple-A level, he has a 3.75 ERA and a 46.0 percent strikeout rate. A move to the bullpen would eliminate any need to face a lineup a third time, something he's struggled with so far (6.53 ERA). There's no guarantee the move will happen, as manager Gabe Kapler referred to the idea simply as, "something that we're discussing and brainstorming."

Ferguson played catch Tuesday to test his sore oblique, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Ferguson hit the injured list Sunday, but his absence isn't expected to be particularly lengthy. The fact that he's already throwing hints in that direction, though a clearer timeline won't emerge until Ferguson is sent out on a rehab assignment.

Diaz won't be available to pitch Tuesday night due to rest purposes, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Diaz has pitched in three straight games, so the Mets will shut him down for the night to get him some rest. Jeurys Familia will be called upon in a save situation, if necessary.

Wilson (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen Wednesday, Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports reports.

Wilson is confident that he's close to a return, and he doesn't believe he'll need a rehab stint before coming off the 10-day injured list. He'll travel with the team to Milwaukee later in the week and appears primed for a weekend activation.

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

Maton has appeared out of the bullpen five times for the Padres in 2019 and owns a 5.14 ERA with five punchouts over seven innings. Fernando Tatis (hamstring) was moved to the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Adams was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Adams allowed a run on two walks and struck out two in his lone inning pitched this season for Washington. He was designated for assignment to make room for Dan Jennings on the 40-man roster.

Brebbia, who notched his seventh hold in a win over the Nationals on Monday with a scoreless eighth inning in which he allowed three walks and recorded a strikeout, now sports an 0.55 ERA and 0.86 WHIP across 16.1 innings.

The 28-year-old right-hander has been one of manager Mike Shildt's most trusted and versatile relief options, with six of his 14 appearances consisting of more than one inning. Brebbia also has an impressive 20 strikeouts across his 16.1 frames, and Shildt seems willing to afford him all the work he can handle if his early usage is any indication.

Strahm is expected to make his next start Thursday against the Braves, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Strahm had been listed as the Padres' probable starter for the second game of the series in Atlanta on Wednesday, but the organization was eager to build in an extra day of rest for the left-hander, who is working as a full-time starter for the first time since 2016. The Padres are set to call up Cal Quantrill from Triple-A El Paso to take the hill Wednesday, thus giving San Diego a temporary six-man rotation. San Diego plans to implement an undisclosed innings cap for Strahm this season, but he should remain a quality option in the majority of leagues most weeks, assuming his matchup(s) aren't too unfavorable. Through five starts, Strahm has compiled a 3.04 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 21 strikeouts in 26.2 innings.

Manager Dave Roberts said the oblique injury that Ferguson picked up during a relief appearance Saturday against the Pirates won't require a lengthy stay on the 10-day injured list, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Roberts called Ferguson's diagnosis "the best-case scenario" considering the Dodgers had feared that he suffered a more significant setback. Ferguson could resume throwing within the next few days, which would set him up to return from the injured list in the minimum amount of time or close to it.