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Ferguson tossed three scoreless innings in long relief and was credited with his first MLB save in the Dodgers' 17-1 win over the Pirates on Monday. He gave up three hits and no walks and struck out a batter in the 52-pitch appearance.

Given the Dodgers' 16-run advantage, Ferguson faced one of the least pressure-packed save chances you'll ever see, but it was a nice achievement for the rookie, who was celebrating his 22nd birthday. Perhaps more importantly, Ferguson's extended outing allowed the Dodgers to rest closer Kenley Jansen and top setup men Scott Alexander and Daniel Hudson, who were all used a day earlier against the Rockies. Ferguson's fantasy appeal has taken a hit since he surrendered his rotation spot after a June 17 start, but it looks like he'll stick around with the big club while he continues to thrive as a long man out of the bullpen. He has allowed just one run over nine innings in his three relief appearances.

Edwards (shoulder) may need one more rehab appearance after his outing Monday went poorly, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Edwards got just two outs and allowed a pair of runs on a pair of walks and a hit batsman Monday for Triple-A Iowa. He's now missed over a month with shoulder inflammation. If he ends up making just one more rehab appearance, he could be lined up to return over the weekend against the Reds.

Suter allowed five earned runs over five innings and did not factor into the decision in Monday's victory over the Twins.

The five runs Suter served up were his most since April 21, but he still managed to go five innings for the 16th time in 16 starts this season. Suter's consistency has kept him in the rotation for the balance of the season, but his spot will be on the line whenever Zach Davies (shoulder) and/or Wade Miley (oblique) are ready to pitch for the big club. Neither will be good to go the next time through the rotation, though, which puts Suter on track to make his next start Saturday at home against the Braves.

Barraclough gave up a run on two hits and a walk in the ninth inning Monday to blow his first save since taking over as the Marlins' closer in an eventual 3-2 win over the Rays.

It was his third blown save of the year, but the first two came when he was still in a setup role. Barraclough had converted seven straight opportunities prior to Monday's stumble, and the run on his ledger was the first he'd allowed in nearly two months, snapping a string of 21 straight scoreless appearances. Trade rumors have been swirling around Barraclough, but if the right-hander remains in Miami, he should continue to be a strong second-tier closing option for fantasy purposes.

Minter walked one and struck out two in a scoreless 11th inning Monday to pick up his fourth save of the season in a win over the Yankees.

Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) is set to come off the disabled list Tuesday, returning Minter to a setup role, but the left-hander was effective while the Braves' closer was on the shelf, reeling off eight straight scoreless appearances and posting a 0.55 WHIP and 5:2 K:BB in 7.1 innings while converting both of his save opportunities. Should anything happen to Vizcaino down the road, Minter seems ready to step into the closer role on a regular basis.

Iglesias struck out two in a clean inning of work to earn his 16th save of the season Monday against the White Sox. He struck out two.

Iglesias came out firing in this one, throwing nine of 12 pitches for strikes as he sat down the side in order. He was touched up for a pair of runs in his previous outing, but that wasn't a save situation and he is now 16-for-18 in such opportunities this season.

Bracho was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Bracho will journey back down to the minors after throwing two innings of relief against the Giants on Sunday. In his place, Joey Krehbiel had his contract selected and will replenish the Diamondbacks' bullpen.

Krehbiel had his contract purchased from Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Krehbiel will add some extra depth to the Diamondbacks' bullpen after posting a 2.45 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over 29 appearances in Triple-A this season. The right-hander has never pitched in a major-league game up to this point in his career, so don't expect to see him in any high-leverage situations.

Vizcaino (shoulder) is expected to be reinstated from the disabled list Tuesday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.

Vizcaino was able to throw another bullpen session Monday and claimed that he felt as good as he has in a long time, according to manager Brian Snitker. Though it was previously expected that Vizcaino would be back prior to Monday's game, the club wants to make sure his shoulder is feeling just as good Tuesday morning before activating him from the shelf.

Phillips was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Phillips was called up in late June but failed to make an appearance. The 23-year-old righty has a 2.09 ERA in 38.2 innings for Gwinnett this season. He'll likely fill a low-leverage role in the Braves' bullpen.