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Peralta has struck out 38 in 40.2 innings with an ERA of 3.10 for the Reds this year.

The young reliever has been successful keeping batters off base with a low WHIP of 0.93, but he's also given up five long balls. The velocity is high, a good indicator that Peralta's stats, specifically strikeouts, should improve as he continues to get experience in the majors.

Garcia has struck out 26 and recorded 10 holds in 30 innings this season.

The rookie is putting together a solid first season, striking out 21.7 percent of the batters he's. The 24-year-old has never played in Triple-A, but last season in Double-A he only struck out 16.1 percent of hitters, meaning it might only be a matter of time before his strikeout numbers take a hit. Regardless, as the only left-handed pitcher in the Marlins' bullpen, there aren't many threats to Garcia's playing time no matter what happens.

Jackson has 18 strikeouts and an ERA of 3.62 through 27.1 innings in 2017.

After playing a handful of games with the Texas Rangers the last two seasons, Jackson has gathered more playing time in his first season with Atlanta. The good news for the reliever is that he's only given up runs in four out of 24 outings. The bad news, however, is that he gave up 11 runs in those games despite only pitching a total of six innings. Add in his low strikeout rate of 15.9 percent and you get a reliever who appears to be high risk and low reward.

Gomez signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers on Saturday.

Three weeks after his release from the Phillies, Gomez has found a new home in the Brewers' organization. He will presumably report to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Gomez enjoyed a fine first five months of 2016 while serving as the Phillies' closer, but he imploded in September and those struggles carried over to this season (7.25 ERA, 1.70 WHIP in 22.1 innings).

De La Rosa (shoulder) will pitch one inning in a rehab game Saturday with the Diamondbacks' rookie-level club, the Associated Press reports.

De La Rosa hit the 10-day disabled list shortly before the All-Star break with right shoulder inflammation, but it doesn't seem to be a serious concern. While it's possible De La Rosa will require another rehab outing or two beyond Saturday, it shouldn't be long before he rejoins the big club.

Pivetta (2-5) gave up nine runs on seven hits and three walks with five strikeouts over five innings in a loss Friday to the Brewers.

Pivetta served up a pair of home runs that accounted for seven of the nine runs he allowed. He has now walked 31 batters in just 64 innings, a 4.4 BB/9. When you allow baserunners at such a prodigious rate, disastrous starts like these are practically inevitable.

Adleman (5-7) gave up five runs on seven hits -- including two Bryce Harper home runs -- and three walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings in Friday's 5-0 loss to the Nationals.

The right-hander has now been charged with at least three earned runs in five straight starts while failing to work past five innings in any of them, leaving him with a bloated 4.99 ERA. Adleman's job won't get any easier the next time he takes the mound Wednesday at home against the dangerous Diamondbacks.

Grace needed just one pitch to record his first career save in Friday's 5-0 win over the Reds.

After Matt Albers loaded the bases in the ninth inning, Grace came on and got Tucker Barnhart to ground out to second base to close out the game. The Nats' bullpen remains a mess, and until the team acquires a new closer Grace could end up seeing more high-leverage work despite a mediocre 3.86 ERA and 10:9 K:BB in 18.2 big-league innings this year.

Jansen pitched a scoreless inning while striking out one to earn the save Friday against the Marlins.

Jansen needed just 13 pitches to close out the Marlins and protect a two-run lead, giving him 22 saves on the year. He remains one of the absolute elite options at closer, as he owns a 0.93 ERA to go with a ridiculous 0.54 WHIP.

Yates was placed on paternity leave prior to Friday's game.

Yates will miss Friday's game, and could miss the entire rest of the weekend depending on when he is ready to return. The 30-year-old has pitched well for the Padres this season, and will slide right back into his regular role upon his return.