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Lamet (6-4) pitched 5.2 scoreless innings on one hit and three walks while striking out five to earn the win Saturday against the Pirates.

Lamet left with a three-run lead, and although the bullpen made it interesting, the Padres hung on to win. He's now thrown three consecutive quality starts to lower his ERA from 6.40 to 5.12, and he's emerging as a possible fantasy option. He'll make his next start Thursday against the Reds.

Pivetta (4-7) surrendered eight runs (six earned) on seven hits and one walk over just 2.2 innings against the Rockies on Saturday.

The young right-hander got in trouble early and often in this one, allowing the first four Rockies to reach base en route to a five-run first inning. Following a quiet second frame, Pivetta allowed a sacrifice fly to Carlos Gonzalez in the third before serving up a two-run blast to Pat Valaika, initiating his removal from the game. Starts away from the home confines of Citizens Bank Park have wreaked havoc on the young pitcher this season, as he owns a 6.70 ERA and 37:29 K:BB over nine starts on the road compared to 3.89 and 46:5 in six home starts. His next start, fortunately, comes at home against the Mets on Friday.

Barraclough (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Friday, his first since being placed on the disabled list, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

The short session was a big first step in the recovery process for Barraclough, who hasn't pitched since July 24 while dealing with a right shoulder impingement. Frisaro reports that the next step for the reliever will be a throwing session off the mound Monday, though it's still unclear as to when he could return from the DL. Brad Ziegler will continue holding down closing duties for the time being.

Estevez was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.

He has been up and down from Triple-A this season, and despite owning an 8.10 ERA in 16.2 innings in the majors in 2017, his 3.03 FIP and 18 strikeouts suggest he could be much more reliable going forward. Look for him to work primarily in low-leverage spots.

Kontos was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Saturday.

He was on track to be non-tendered by the Giants at the end of the year, but the Pirates swooped in and gave him a spot on their 40-man roster. Kontos notched a 3.83 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 55 strikeouts in 51.2 innings for the Giants this season.

Robles' (fatigue) MRI revealed no structural damage, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Robles left Friday's game with numbness in his right hand and an issue in his groin area, but appears to be okay after an MRI. The Mets have said he is suffering from general fatigue and will not be moved off the active roster, but he'll likely receive a few days of rest to recover.

Garcia was tagged with his third loss of the season after allowing a run on two walks and a hit in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Rockies.

Garcia has moved into a setup role after the departures of Pat Neshek and Joaquin Benoit. He has hit a bit of a rough patch of late, having allowed runs in three of his last four appearances. The Phillies recently brought Edubray Ramos back from the minors and could move him into the eighth-inning role if Garcia's struggles continue.

Rodney picked up his 25th save with a clean ninth inning in Friday's 2-1 win over the Giants. He struck out one batter in the 12-pitch inning.

Rodney has recovered well since blowing consecutive saves in early July. Since then, he has yet to allow a single run and has given up just one hit and two walks with 11 strikeouts over 6.1 innings. His inconsistency can be maddening at times, but this kind of hot streak really showcases the talent that has earned him the closer's role in Arizona.

Banda (1-1) held the Giants to one run on three hits and four walks with seven strikeouts over six innings in a win Friday against San Francisco.

He outdueled Madison Bumgarner, who was in top form Friday night. Banda was wild at times, but by opting to nibble with runners on base, he managed to avoid any crooked numbers. Thus far, Banda has shown he'll be a more than adequate fill-in until Robbie Ray (concussion) is ready to return.

Vizcaino gave up a hit and walked one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to pick up his fourth save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Marlins.

He's now recorded the Braves' last two saves, but it's too early to say that Vizcaino has completely pushed Jim Johnson out of the closing mix in Atlanta. The 26-year-old fireballer certainly represents the future in the Braves bullpen, though, and is the better bet for saves on the rebuilding club over the last two months.