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Trevor Gott RP | WAS
Nationals' Trevor Gott: Called up from Triple-A
Gott was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.
Gott and fellow minor-league reliever Wander Suero have been summoned from Syracuse following the placements of Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) and Brandon Kintzler (forearm) on the disabled list. Gott owned a 5.28 ERA over 15.1 innings of relief with the Nationals prior to his demotion May 31.
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Arodys Vizcaino RP | KC
Braves' Arodys Vizcaino: Nabs 11th save
Vizcaino allowed one hit but threw a scoreless inning to record the save Saturday against the Dodgers.
Vizcaino needed only eight pitches to record his 11th save of the season, as he allowed a leadoff single that was promptly cancelled out by a double play. He has now recorded four consecutive save chances and has not been charged with an earned run in his past six appearances. He is locked into the closer's role for the Braves, but ranks only 10th in the National League in saves.
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Matt Koch RP | COL
Diamondbacks' Matt Koch: Allows five earned runs
Koch allowed seven runs (five earned) on eight hits and a walk while striking out two across five innings Saturday against the Rockies. He did not factor into the decision.
Koch struggled with Coors Field as he surrendered three home runs, the first time he has allowed multiple home runs in a start since May 16. The one positive to take from his effort was that he wasn't handed a loss thanks to the run support he received from the Diamondbacks' offense. With both Shelby Miller and Robbie Ray nearing a return to the rotation, Koch may have a limited number of starts remaining in his future.
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Justin Wilson RP | BOS
Cubs' Justin Wilson: Records fifth hold Saturday
Wilson tossed a scoreless eighth inning with two strikeouts in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Pirates to earn his fifth hold of the season.
Wilson was a bit choppy to begin the season but he's been dialed in lately, as he's been scored on just once in his last 16 appearances. The lefty has lowered his season ERA to 2.36 and he should continue to serve as a high-leverage arm out of the Chicago bullpen with plenty of opportunities to increase his holds total.
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Brad Hand RP | ATL
Padres' Brad Hand: Grabs hold Saturday
Hand picked up his third hold of the season Saturday, striking out one batter in a clean inning against the Marlins.
Manager Andy Green deployed Hand in the eighth inning after the Padres took the lead on a Travis Jankowski single. Hand answered the bell with another scoreless frame to drop his ERA back down to 1.95. He'll resume closer duties the next time a save opportunity arises.
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Kirby Yates RP | PIT
Padres' Kirby Yates: Notches save Saturday
Yates picked up the save Saturday against the Marlins. He registered one strikeout over a clean 16-pitch inning.
Brad Hand had already tossed a lockdown inning, so the Padres turned to Yates to finish things off after taking the lead in the eighth on a Travis Jankowski RBI single. Yates has allowed just three earned runs over his last 20 outings (20.1 IP) while notching 24 strikeouts over that span. The Padres will sometimes deploy Hand in non-closer duties if tough left-handed hitters come up before the ninth -- as was the case Saturday with Miami's Justin Bour -- and Yates might grab more than the occasional closing chance should the odds fall in his favor . A similar situation allowed Yates to save last Sunday's victory. Deep-league fantasy players could try to scrounge for such opportunities from Yates. Hand also could be trade fodder for San Diego around this year's deadline, which might open up the closer job for Yates should he hang around.
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Brent Suter RP | ATL
Brewers' Brent Suter: Earns another win Saturday
Suter (6-4) earned the win Saturday, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk in the 12-3 win over Philadelphia. He recorded five strikeouts.
Suter's only real blemish of the day was a three-run home run in the third inning by Rhys Hoskins. The 28-year-old left-hander has yet to work a full six innings in a start this season, but is usually a solid bet to go five-plus innings while giving up a few runs. Suter lines up to face the Phillies again next Friday in Milwaukee.
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Dennis Santana RP | ARI
Dodgers' Dennis Santana: Moves to 60-day DL
Santana (shoulder) was shifted to the 60-day disabled list Saturday due to his right rotator cuff strain, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Manager Dave Roberts said he doesn't believe Santana needs surgery, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports, but he may not resume any baseball activities until July.
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Pat Venditte RP | LAD
Dodgers' Pat Venditte: Returns to Triple-A
Venditte was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Venditte has four stints in the majors since the Dodgers added him to the 40-man roster in early May, with three of them lasting two days or fewer. The ambidextrous pitcher has allowed four runs on eight hits across 4.1 innings during his time with Los Angeles.
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Dereck Rodriguez RP | ATL
Giants' Dereck Rodriguez: Struggles vs. Nats
Rodriguez (1-1) allowed five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two across 2.2 innings Saturday as he took the loss against Washington.
The Nationals got to Rodriguez quickly, pushing across one run in the first inning, followed by four more in the second. Through three starts this season, he's posted a 5.25 ERA and 1.83 WHIP while allowing a .296 batting average against.