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Hader threw 1.2 scoreless innings in Monday's victory over the Pirates and allowed just one hit while striking out three batters.

Hader allowed four earned runs over four appearances around the turn of this month, but he turned things around quickly, allowing just Monday's hit and one walk while striking out 13 batters in 7.1 innings over his last five outings. The Brewers will continue leaning on him as the top left-handed option in their bullpen as they push for the playoffs.

Hand pitched a scoreless ninth inning to collect his 19th save of the season during Monday's win over Arizona.

Hand has now converted 11 of his past 12 save opportunities and posted a 2.25 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 11.3 K/9 over 16 innings during that 14-game stretch. Those are rock-solid numbers in all fantasy formats, and while he's unlikely to see too many more chances to close out games this season, Hand remains a must-own asset.

Neris stuck out the side to collect his 22nd save of the season during Monday's win over the Dodgers. He did allow a solo home run.

Neris has now converted 16 consecutive save opportunities and sports a respectable 3.28 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 9.8 K/9 for the campaign. With saves more important than ever at this stage of the fantasy season, Neris remains a go-to asset, though he may only receive a few more chances to close out games moving forward.

Pivetta (6-10) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out eight batters through six innings to record the win against the Dodgers on Monday.

After allowing 13 runs through just 10 innings in his past two outings, this was a promising bounce-back showing from Pivetta. His 9.5 K/9 and strong track record in the minors highlight his upside, and Pivetta could be utilized in favorable matchups moving forward, but he's far from a sure thing. He projects to make his next start against the Braves at SunTrust Park.

Suter (3-2) tossed five scoreless innings to earn the win Monday against the Pirates, allowing five hits with no walks and four strikeouts.

Suter was excellent in this one, scattering five singles and going without a walk for the first time in eight appearances. He pounded the strike zone, but he was removed with the lead and just 64 pitches under his belt, curbing what could've been an even better outing. It appears the club is content to limit Suter's workload down the stretch, but he continues to pitch well and will get the ball again Saturday against the Cubs.

Hoover walked the lone batter he faced in the Diamondbacks' 7-2 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Hoover rejoined the Diamondbacks when rosters expanded Sept. 1, and manager Torey Lovullo has regularly leaned on the right-hander, mainly as a specialist against same-handed hitting. The 30-year-old has already made eight appearances in September, and though he didn't get the job done Sunday, he's still tossed 3.1 scoreless innings over that span. Look for Hoover to continue seeing work as part of the bridge to closer Fernando Rodney.

Sims is listed as the Braves' probable starter for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

After being tagged for seven runs in three innings in his Sept. 2 start against the Cubs, Sims was moved to the bullpen, where he's made four appearances in the last two weeks. With Mike Foltynewicz (finger) on track to miss his scheduled start this week, Sims will get another trial in the rotation, but the rookie won't make for an especially appealing streaming option while taking on one of the majors' top teams. Over 44 innings in the big leagues, Sims has tallied an underwhelming 5.52 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 6.3 K/9.

Strop (5-4) picked up the win in Sunday's game against the Cardinals. He pitched a scoreless seventh inning, allowing a hit and a walk while striking out one.

Strop didn't start the inning off well, as he walked the leadoff hitter and then gave up a one-out single to put runners on first and second. But he avoided trouble by forcing the next two St. Louis hitters to ground out. Strop now has a strong 3.04 ERA and 1.19 WHIP as he remains a key member of the Chicago bullpen.

Hand struck out one over a perfect ninth inning to convert his 18th save of the season Sunday against the Rockies.

The dominant lefty got off to rough start this month when he blew a save Sept. 2. Hand has gone 4-for-4 in save opportunities since that hiccup, regaining the form that's made him a top-10 closing option in the second half.

Gsellman (7-7) allowed an unearned run on three hits while striking out three batters through seven innings in a winning effort against the Braves on Sunday.

It's been a strong late-season stretch for Gsellman, as he's now allowed just 11 earned runs over 32.2 innings through his past six starts. However, he still sports an underwhelming 4.92 FIP and 6.1 K/9 for the season and projects to make his next start against Washington at Citi Field. Gsellman checks out as a risky start against the Nationals in most settings.