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Rodney struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his 17th save of the season in a 7-6 win over the Tigers.

He hasn't given up an earned run since the end of April, a stretch of 14 appearances during which Rodney has a 0.59 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB in 13.2 innings. There's no telling how long his current form will last, but the 40-year-old is getting the job done at the moment.

Blach (4-4) allowed seven runs on 10 hits and a walk over 5.2 innings during Tuesday's 8-1 loss to the Royals. He struck out four.

Though he was far from sharp Tuesday, Blach's performance wasn't as miserable as his final line would suggest. He was the victim of several soft-contact hits and would've finished the night with only four earned runs to his name if reliever Cory Gearrin had been able to retire Whit Merrifield for the final out of the sixth inning. Instead, Gearrin allowed a bases-clearing triple which brought Blach's earned run total to a season-high seven runs. The forgettable performance raised the 26-year-old's ERA from 3.64 to 4.24 on the year. He'll look to right the ship during his next outing against the Rockies at Coors Field on Sunday.

Nelson allowed four runs on nine hits and a pair of walks over 5.2 innings in the nightcap of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. He struck out four and didn't factor into the decision.

Nelson had been razor sharp in recent weeks, posting a 2.16 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 48:7 K:BB over 41.2 innings spanning his last seven starts, but this was a reminder of the inefficient pitcher we saw all too often last season. Still, with this year's strikeout and walk rates both representing career bests (8.9 K/9, 2.3 BB/9) and a .344 BABIP that seems primed for positive regression, Nelson's showing all the signs of being able to maintain an ERA in the mid-threes or better. He'll next take the ball at home against San Diego on Sunday.

Maurer picked up his 11th save of the season by retiring the final batter of Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Reds.

The Padres entered the ninth innings leading 6-0, but starter Clayton Richard ran into some late trouble and was chased from the game after allowing two runs to score on a Tucker Barnhart double. Phil Maton then entered the game but allowed a single to Billy Hamilton which prompted manager Andy Green to call upon his closer for the one-out save. Maurer promptly retired Scooter Gennett to earn his 11th save of the season. The 26-year-old's ERA currently sits at 6.39, so his job is far from secure at this point.

Suter was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday.

He was the roster's 26th man for Tuesday's doubleheader, and after tossing 4.2 innings in his afternoon spot start, Suter got shuttled right back to the minors. Suter is a candidate to return to the majors in the future as a spot starter or additional bullpen arm.

Suter (0-1) allowed three runs on five hits and one walk during Tuesday's loss to the Cardinals. He struck out two.

Suter, who was a late fill-in for Brandon Woodruff in this one, cruised until the fifth inning, when he allowed three runs on four hits before he was lifted with two outs. He pitched quite well until seemingly wearing down, throwing 68 percent of his pitches for strikes and inducing nine groundball outs. Suter now owns an inauspicious 5.25 ERA this season at the big-league level and seems likely to rejoin Triple-A Colorado Springs, but perhaps this outing will keep him in contention to start again if another emergency situation arises.

Suter will start Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Suter will start in place of Brandon Woodruff, who was a late scratch with a tight hamstring. While Suter has worked as a starter for Triple-A Colorado Springs, he has only pitched out of bullpen for the Brewers this season. The southpaw, who owns a 4.91 ERA in 7.1 major-league innings this season, will match up against Lance Lynn in his first start of the season.

Ortiz was placed on the minor-league disabled list with a hamstring injury.

It's unclear when the issue cropped up on Ortiz or how serious it is at this point, but he was forced to miss a little time earlier in the season due to a hamstring issue. Ortiz, one of the Brewers' top prospects, owns a 3.02 ERA and 1.10 WHIP through 11 starts (53.2 innings) with Double-A Biloxi this season. An update regarding his condition should become available as the Brewers release more on his status.

Suter was called up from Triple-A Colorado Springs to serve as the 26th man for Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

The 27-year-old lefty has been up and down a couple times already this season, and this latest appearance with the big-league club figures to be a short stint. He has a 4.91 ERA in 7.1 innings in the big leagues and a 4.11 ERA in 35 innings at Triple-A. Look for him to serve as the long man if either of Tuesday's starters (Brandon Woodruff and Jimmy Nelson) fail to go deep into their starts.

Nelson will start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Manager Craig Counsell had previously indicated that Nelson would start one game of the twin bill, but didn't specify which one. After the team formally purchased Brandon Woodruff's contract from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday and named him the starter for Game 1, Nelson will be asked to handle the nightcap. Nelson is slated to match up with Marco Gonzales, who like Woodruff, is also making his first start of the season at the MLB level.