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Hand (2-4) pitched two scoreless innings Sunday, earning the win in a 4-3 victory over Arizona. He allowed two hits and struck out three.

The Padres outlasted the Diamondbacks in 16 innings, and Hand was San Diego's ninth pitcher used. He dropped his ERA to 2.91 with a 64:15 K:BB, remaining a strong fantasy closer and big trade piece moving towards the MLB trade deadline.

De Los Santos is slated to make his major-league debut Tuesday against the Mets, Tom Housenick the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs reports.

De Los Santos will be added to the 40-man roster sometime ahead of Tuesday's matchup, after the Phillies shift Pedro Florimon (foot) to the 60-day disabled list. Philadelphia has elected to bring the 22-year-old prospect up from the minors to make a spot start, as they'll need a few spot starters following Monday's doubleheader. De Los Santos has been outstanding for Triple-A Lehigh Valley through 16 starts this season, posting a 1.89 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with an 87:31 K:BB over 95.1 innings.

Hernandez gave up a homer Saturday to the Cubs' Javier Baez as part of the Reds' bullpen collapse. It was his first homer allowed since September of 2017, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

It was a rare bad day for all three of the Reds' top setup guys -- Hernandez, Amir Garrett and Jared Hughes all allowed runs. Hernandez still has a 2.08 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 32:13 K:BB in 30.1 innings this year.

Minter may continue to see save opportunities as the Braves ease closer Arodys Vizcaino back from the disabled list, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Minter's performance while Vizcaino was on the DL -- eight scoreless outings and a 0.55 WHIP -- may have aided in the decision, but it appears to be a temporary shift for the Braves. Manager Brian Snitker indicated Vizcaino's usage will be more matchup-dependent for the near future as they bring him back up to speed, so Minter is hardly guaranteed to be called upon should a save opportunity present itself. The 24-year-old can be a valuable high-leverage relief asset regardless, with a 2.68 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 42:15 K:BB over 37 innings this season.

Vizcaino's save opportunities could be matchup-dependent as the Braves ease him back from the disabled list, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Vizcaino has made two appearances -- both non-save situations -- since coming off the disabled list last Tuesday with right shoulder inflammation. Manager Brian Snitker indicated the Braves are trying to give the 27-year-old an easy transition from the DL, which includes providing him the best possible matchups. A.J. Minter and Dan Winkler may see a few save opportunities in the meantime, but Vizcaino seems likely to regain his hold on the closer's role after the All-Star break given his 1.71 ERA and 1.14 WHIP.

General manager David Stearns indicated Sunday he expects Nelson (shoulder) to pitch for the Brewers in 2018, but that is unlikely to occur prior to September, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Stearns presented a similar sentiment in late June but never provided as specific a window for Nelson's potential return. The 29-year-old has yet to throw off a mound so there's no real indication how likely a return in 2018 may be, since he will need multiple weeks to build up his stamina after not pitching in over 10 months. Nelson being sidelined through the rest of the 2018 season appears to be a real possibility, and he seems unlikely to make a significant fantasy impact at this point.

Zagurski was designated for assignment by the Brewers on Sunday.

Zagurski struggled in two appearances since having his contract purchased June 28 and allowed seven runs on five hits and two walks for an unsightly 63.00 ERA. The 35-year-old left-hander could return to Triple-A Colorado Springs if he clears waivers, but he seems unlikely to garner another look from the Brewers given his performance this season and sub-par major-league track record.

Bass was placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday with an illness, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic Chicago reports.

Bass had his contract purchased from Triple-A Iowa in early June and has allowed only two runs (one earned) over 14.1 innings since being promoted. James Norwood was recalled from Iowa to give the Cubs' bullpen an additional arm.

Smith was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Smith had his contract selected by the Mets on June 22 but hasn't made an appearance in over a week. The 24-year-old returns to Las Vegas -- where he had 3.00 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 30 innings -- to make room for Sunday's starter Chris Flexen.

Hudson recorded two outs en route to his second hold Saturday against the Angels.

Josh Fields (shoulder) and Pedro Baez (biceps) remain on the disabled list, making Hudson the Dodgers' de facto right-handed setup man. The 31-year-old owns a 3.34 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 8.7 K/9 over 35 innings this season, and he should continue to see opportunities to rack up holds until the bullpen returns to full strength.