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Sewald allowed three unearned runs on two hits in just a third of an inning during Thursday's loss to the Cubs.

Sewald has only pitched in four of the last 14 games, and has an ERA of 7.45 in his last 10 appearances. Unsurprisingly, he is near the back of the bullpen and it's unlikely that he will see many opportunities in high-leverage situations for the remainder of the season.

Nelson (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day DL prior to Friday's game against the Marlins.

The move was just a formality at this point since Nelson has already been ruled out for the rest of the season, but the club chose to put Nelson on the DL nonetheless. He is still awaiting news on the second opinion he received on his shoulder, but will likely need to undergo surgery at some point in the near future, barring any unexpected news.

Brebbia notched his fifth hold in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Reds, firing a scoreless eighth inning in which he allowed a hit and recorded two strikeouts.

Brebbia needed just 14 pitches, 10 of which he threw for strikes, to get through his one frame. The 27-year-old right-hander had given up an earned run apiece in each of his last two outings, so his scoreless effort was a welcome sight. Although he hasn't seen many hold opportunities, Brebbia's 2.45 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 42 strikeouts over 44 innings have kept him on the fantasy radar in deep NL-only and mixed formats.

Milner tossed a scoreless inning with a strikeout in Thursday's 10-0 win over the Marlins.

Milner has not allowed a run since July 28, when he gave up two runs in two innings. He has a 1.78 ERA with four holds and a 16:10 K:BB in 25.1 innings this season. The lefty has been particularly tough on same-handed hitters with a .191 batting average against. He will likely be a favorite for a bullpen spot next spring given his performance this season.

Bowman fired a scoreless ninth inning in Wednesday's 6-0 loss to the Reds.

The 26-year-old right-hander needed an efficient six pitches to post his sixth straight scoreless effort, a stretch during which he's also racked up a pair of holds. Bowman has given up multiple earned runs in a handful of outings this season, but he's also demonstrated plenty of upside with several extended scoreless streaks.

Chafin retired the only batter he faced in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Rockies.

Chafin has been utilized as a setup man for much of the season, but the July 31 acquisition of David Hernandez along with the late-summer promotion of Jimmie Sherfy has resulted in manager Torey Lovullo tinkering with Chafin's role. The right-hander looks like he'll be used mostly as a situational pitcher going forward, a luxury afforded to the Diamondbacks due to their deeper bullpen with the expanded rosters. Chafin has been asked to record no more than two outs in any of his last six appearances.

Maton recorded two outs before surrendering a walkoff two-run home run in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Twins.

Home runs continue to be Maton's Achilles' heel this season, as Wednesday's homer marked the ninth he has given up in just 37 innings (2.2 HR/9). The rookie reliever has flashed some potential at times, but the results (4.62 ERA) have been far too inconsistent to be relied upon for fantasy purposes.

Lamet didn't receive a decision despite firing six innings of one-run ball Wednesday. He gave up five hits and two walks while striking out five in an extra-inning loss to the Twins.

Lamet turned in his fourth consecutive quality start, but the Padres' anemic offense has left him with an 0-2 record over that span. Ignoring the lack of wins, the flamethrowing rookie has clearly turned a corner in the second half, posting a 3.00 ERA with a 10.4 K/9 in 11 starts since the All-Star break. Walks continue to be an issue for the 24-year-old (4.1 BB/9), even during his recent hot streak, an issue he will have to work on before fully gaining fantasy owners' trust. Lamet will look for redemption in his next start at home against the Diamondbacks after he was torched for seven runs in their last meeting back in June.

Moore (5-14) lasted just 4.1 innings in a losing effort Wednesday, giving up four runs on six hits with three walks and five strikeouts in a 4-1 loss to the Dodgers.

Moore settled down after a two-run first inning, but a high pitch count and a fifth-inning home run courtesy of Cody Bellinger prevented the southpaw from finishing five frames for the seventh time this season. The 28-year-old's 5.39 ERA in 29 starts is the worst mark amongst all qualified National League pitchers. Moore's season has been a complete disaster, making it hard to trust him in his next start against the Rockies next Wednesday, even though it takes place in the friendly confines of AT&T Park.

Johnson was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Wednesday.

Johnson was dropped from the 40-man roster to open a spot for the contract selection of Thursday's starter, Jen-Ho Tseng. He was never able to get things going at Triple-A Iowa, compiling a 5.29 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in 117.1 innings there over the past two seasons.