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Voth (0-1) took the loss Saturday, coughing up seven runs on nine hits and three walks over 4.1 innings while striking out three as the Nationals fell 7-4 to the Mets.

Making his first career big-league start, the right-hander coughed up a three-spot in the second inning and got tagged with four more runs in the fifth before getting the hook. Voth will likely head back to Triple-A Syracuse after this performance, and with Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) expected back right after the All-Star break, it could be a while before Voth gets another shot in the majors.

Barraclough gave up two hits in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to pick up his ninth save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Phillies.

It's his first save in seven July appearances, but that's more a product of the Marlins' inability to hand him leads consistently than Barraclough's own performance. He now has a 1.28 ERA and 47:23 K:BB through 42.1 innings on the season.

Richards (3-5) picked up the win Saturday, allowing four hits and two walks over six scoreless innings while striking out four as the Marlins downed the Phillies 2-0.

The rookie threw 65 of 98 pitches for strikes en route to his fourth quality start, and while Richards didn't manage a high strikeout total, his 17 swinging strikes suggest he was somewhat unlucky on that front. He'll take a 4.74 ERA into the All-Star break.

Suter (8-6) threw five innings and took the loss Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out three Pirates.

Suter did allow a solo home run but limited damage otherwise. Unfortunately, Milwaukee allowed five runs over the final three frames. The finesse southpaw, who was returning after an absence caused by a forearm injury, has three quality starts in his last five outings and still may carry streamer utility in many mixed fantasy leagues despite his 4.39 ERA, considering his attractive command (7.4 K/9, 1.7 BB/9 through 19 appearances).

Holmes (1-1) threw six scoreless innings Saturday in the second game of a doubleheader to earn his first major-league win, working around four hits and two walks and striking out six Brewers.

The right-hander improved his MLB ERA to 3.65 over four appearances (two starts). Holmes, 25, had a 3.39 ERA in 13 appearances at Triple-A Indianapolis and, despite having a generally modest long-term outlook, could wind up with a sustained opportunity at a rotation gig if some dominoes fall his way. He's probably just a spot starter and frequent shuttle rider, however, until such an avenue clears.

Edwards was placed on the paternity list Saturday.

Edwards will be able to return after the All-Star break. Rob Zastryzny was called up to take his place in the bullpen.

Hoffman was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.

Hoffman was up for one start and failed to impress, lasting just 3.1 innings and giving up three runs on eight hits Friday against the Mariners. He was sent down to make room for Jon Gray, who was recalled in a corresponding move.

Howard was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.

Howard made a single appearance for the Rockies back in June, throwing one scoreless inning. Harrison Musgrave was placed on the disabled list with a strained hip flexor in a corresponding move.

De Los Santos will be called up to start Sunday against the Marlins, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

The Phillies will need a spot starter again with Zach Eflin hitting the disabled list with a blister. De Los Santos had a solid performance in his big-league debut Tuesday, picking up a win and a quality start against the Mets. Eflin isn't expected to miss more than one start, but if De Los Santos keeps pitching well the Phillies will eventually be forced to find a role for him.

Hand blew his fifth save of the season Friday, allowing one run on one hit while striking out one over one inning in an extra-inning loss to the Cubs.

Hand, who entered the contest with a one-run lead, actually looked to be on his way to another save after recording two quick outs to begin the ninth frame. That all changed when he plunked Victor Caratini and then served up a game-tying RBI double to Anthony Rizzo. This was not a messy blown save by any means, but it still counts as one nonetheless. Hand has generally been effective as the Friars' closer this season, posting a 3.05 ERA, 13.2 K/9 and 24 saves in 29 chances.