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  • Jhoan Duran RP | PHI

    Phillies' Jhoan Duran: Blows save, collects win

    Duran (7-6) allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out one over one inning, taking a blown save but picking up the win Monday versus the Dodgers.

    Duran allowed a game-tying solo shot to Andy Pages in the ninth inning of this back-and-forth contest. This was Duran's fourth blown save of the season, two of which have come with the Phillies. However, he's allowed just four runs (three earned) over 16.2 innings for Philadelphia, providing reliable pitching in the closer role. Overall, he's picked up 30 saves with a 1.91 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 75:19 K:BB through 66 innings this season.

  • Brad Keller RP | CHC

    Cubs' Brad Keller: Converts one-out save

    Keller struck out the only batter he faced to pick up the save in Monday's 4-0 win at Pittsburgh.

    After Chicago reliever Porter Hodge loaded the bases with two out in the ninth, Keller stepped in to fire four pitches and strike out Jared Triolo to wrap the contest. This marks Keller's first save since Daniel Palencia (shoulder) was placed on the injured list Sept. 8, as Andrew Kittredge had collected three consecutive saves since then. Keller has been a revelation out of the bullpen for the Cubs this season, firing a 2.19 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 69:21 K:BB across 65.2 innings. While Kittredge is the odds-on favorite for future save chances, Keller remains in the mix because of his excellent work.

  • Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft: Suffers third loss

    Ashcraft (4-3) took the loss Monday against the Cubs, conceding three runs on six hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out four.

    The rookie right-hander stumbled in this 70-pitch outing, as he coughed up a career-worst six hits. Ashcraft strolled through two scoreless frames before faltering in the third, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk. In 62.1 big-league innings, the 25-year-old has produced a 2.74 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 60:23 while bouncing between various roles as a starter and reliever. Given that Ashcraft has already tossed a career-high 110.2 frames across all levels this season, the Pirates will likely limit his usage down the stretch.

  • Cole Waites RP | SF

    Giants' Cole Waites: Returns from 7-day IL

    Waites (undisclosed) was activated from the 7-day injured list Thursday.

    Waites made his first appearance since July 17 after missing time on the injured list, tossing a scoreless frame while allowing one hit and one walk Friday against Triple-A Oklahoma City. He'll aim to build some momentum down the stretch after missing all of 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery and now most of 2025 with an undisclosed issue.

  • Tyler Phillips SP | MIA

    Marlins' Tyler Phillips: Returns from paternity list

    The Marlins reinstated Phillips (personal) from the paternity list Monday.

    Phillips will return to action after missing two games over the weekend while welcoming a new addition to his family. Miami optioned reliever Christian Roa to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move.

  • Christian Roa RP | MIA

    Marlins' Christian Roa: Sent down Monday

    The Marlins optioned Roa to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday.

    Roa will return to Triple-A following a two-day stint in the big leagues with Miami activating Tyler Phillips (personal) from the paternity list. The 26-year-old right-hander made his lone appearance during his latest stay with Miami during Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Tigers, tossing a scoreless inning out of the bullpen.

  • Diamondbacks' Andrew Saalfrank: Nursing shoulder fatigue

    Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that Saalfrank is dealing with left shoulder fatigue, Diamondbacks on SI reports.

    Lovullo intimated that he knew Saalfrank wasn't 100 percent when he used him during Friday's game in Minnesota, but the skipper felt it was an emergency situation and Saalfrank "gave us what he could." Saalfrank allowed one walk in one-third of an inning and was charged with a blown save in the appearance. Lovullo also indicated that Saakfrank would undergo imaging just to make sure he's not dealing with anything beyond fatigue. Consider the lefty reliever day-to-day at this point. Saalfrank has picked up three saves as part of the Diamondbacks' closer by committee. Kyle Backhus, Jake Woodford and Taylor Rashi have each registered one save for Arizona this month.

  • Anthony Banda RP | LAD

    Dodgers' Anthony Banda: Serving as opener Monday

    Banda will serve as the Dodgers' opening pitcher in Monday's game versus the Phillies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

    Lefties are hitting just .154/.233/.231 against the left-handed Banda this season, so it makes sense to have him face lefty sluggers Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper in the first inning. Banda will likely work just the one inning before handing things off to Emmet Sheehan in bulk relief.

  • Juan Morillo P | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Juan Morillo: Rejoins big-league bullpen

    The Diamondbacks recalled Morillo from Triple-A Reno on Monday.

    Morillo has offered a mixed bag during his several stints in the majors, posting a 4.55 ERA and 32:20 K:BB over 31.2 innings. Even with his control and command issues, the hard-throwing Morillo has sometimes found himself in high-leverage situations as part of an unsettled Arizona bullpen.

  • Diamondbacks' Anthony DeSclafani: Booted off 40-man roster

    The Diamondbacks designated DeSclafani for assignment Monday.

    DeSclafani made two appearances after returning from a thumb injury, giving up five home runs and six runs in total over 5.2 innings. His spot on the active roster and in the bullpen is being absorbed by Juan Morillo.

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