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Gsellman is slated to serve as the Mets' primary closer after Anthony Swarzak (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Swarzak was unavailable in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Braves while battling the injury, allowing Gsellman to step in and notch his sixth save of the season. With the former now set to miss the next week and a half, the ninth-inning role should belong to Gsellman exclusively, as the Mets don't have many effective, high-upside alternatives on hand in the bullpen. Mets manager Mickey Callaway is optimistic that Swarzak's absence will be a short one, so the team could be back to a two-man committee at closer by the middle of the month.

Suarez (4-7) was saddled with his seventh loss after giving up eight runs on 10 hits with two walks and five strikeouts over five innings Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

Suarez's night got off to a rough start when the Diamondbacks posted a five spot in the first inning. The rookie settled down with three scoreless frames following the disastrous start, but he was knocked out of the game after allowing another three runs in the fifth. Suarez wasn't fooling many hitters in this one, inducing just nine swinging strikes in a 92-pitch outing. The 25-year-old has been charged with 19 earned runs over his last four starts, watching his ERA balloon from 3.75 to 4.60 in the process. Suarez will look to turn things around in a home start against the Pirates next Friday.

Hudson (2-0) was credited with the win in Saturday's 8-4 victory over the Pirates, throwing three perfect innings of relief and striking out one.

Taking over from Austin Gomber to begin the fifth inning, Hudson breezed through the Pirates' lineup in 28 pitches (22 strikes). The rookie has two wins in four relief appearances and has yet to give up a run, potentially putting Hudson in line to move into the rotation if Gomber struggles or another St. Louis starting pitcher gets hurt.

Gsellman didn't allow a baserunner in 1.1 innings of work to earn the save Saturday against the Braves.

Gsellman entered the game with runners on first and second and two outs in the eighth inning. He got Ozzie Albies on a groundout to second to escape the jam and then generated three consecutive groundouts in the ninth inning to end the game. Anthony Swarzak appeared to have taken over the closer role, recording the Mets' last two saves entering Saturday's game, but this outing opens the possibility that Gsellman shares the role with him.

Hader recorded the final out to record his eighth save of the season Saturday against the Rockies.

The Brewers needed three pitchers in the ninth inning to close out an 8-4 win over the Rockies, and Hader came in with the bases loaded before getting Charlie Blackmon to pop out. It marked his first save since June 26 as he continues to fill a high-leverage role as opposed to filling the role of a traditional closer. While that's a hit to his fantasy value, he has pitched exceptionally well all season, posting a 1.33 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 99 strikeouts across 54 innings.

Wingenter will be promoted from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Wingenter will bring his high-90s fastball and developing slider to San Diego on Sunday. The 24-year-old right-hander has struck out 53 batters over 44.1 innings with El Paso, adding a 3.45 ERA and 1.20 WHIP.

Law was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.

In four appearances for the Giants this season, Law has allowed nine runs (seven earned) in nine innings. He has a solid 3.74 ERA in 33.2 innings at the Triple-A level.

Johnson was called up from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.

In 36 innings for the Giants this season, Johnson has a 5.75 ERA and a 25:18 K:BB. He'll likely fill a low-leverage role in San Francisco.

Strop pitched a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts to record the save in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Padres.

Strop picked up his second save in as many days, but the two appearances couldn't have been more different. On Friday, the 33-year-old entered with the Cubs up 5-2 and allowed two earned runs before getting out of trouble. Strop was much more efficient Saturday, needing just 12 pitches to close things out in order. The righty now has seven saves and a 2.80 ERA, and he'll continue to serve as the interim closer while Brandon Morrow (biceps) is on the disabled list.

Voth was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to serve as the 26th man for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.

Voth will not be available for Game 1 of the twin bill. He's only appeared in one big-league game this year, coming in a spot start against the Mets last month. During that contest, he allowed seven earned runs across 4.1 innings. Look for him to return to Syracuse following Saturday's games.