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Rockies pitcher Collin McHugh is expected to be the starter for Monday's game against the Cardinals, the Denver Post reports. Jorge De La Rosa was originally scheduled to start Monday's game before being sctratched with inflammation in his thumb.

McHugh has pitched 12 innings between the Rockies and Mets, giving up 14 earned runs while striking out five and walking four.

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel set a new career high with his 47th save of the season Saturday night against the Padres. The right-hander endured a shaky outing as he surrendered a solo home run to Chase Headley. He allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out two over one inning of work, preserving a 2-1 victory.

Kimbrel is 47 of 50 in save opportunities, with a 1.04 ERA and a 0.86 WHIP.

Pirates closer Mark Melancon converted his 15th save of the season Saturday night against the Cubs. The right-hander made quick work as he struck out one needed only eight pitches to preserve a 2-1 victory.

Melancon is 15 of 17 in save opportunities with a 1.09 ERA and a 0.89 WHIP.

Mets starting pitcher Carlos Torres took the loss Saturday against the Marlins, despite twirling a quality start in a 3-0 loss.

Torres limited the Marlins to just two runs in his six innings of work, but had to settle for the loss due to his offense's struggles. Torres allowed just three hits and two walks while striking out a career-high eight batters. He threw 63 of 111 pitches for strikes.

Despite the solid outing, Torres' record fell to 3-5. He lowered his ERA to 3.48, heading into his next start, which has not yet been scheduled.

Reds closer Aroldis Chapman recorded a four-out save Saturday at Milwaukee. Chapman walked two batters but got the final four outs of the game all via the strikeout for his 36th save. 

Chapman needed 28 pitches to strike out four batters and earn the save. His ERA is at 2.56 on the season. 

The 25-year-old has at least one strikeout in eight straight appearances with 19 total over that span of 9 1/3 innings. He has gone 36 for 41 in save situations this year. 

Rockies reliever Matt Belisle will be given a few days of rest in order to help him get back on track, MLB.com reports. Belisle is healthy but has been ineffective of late. The 33-year-old has posted a 13.50 ERA over 5 1/3 innings in September. 

Marlins pitcher Brad Hand (0-1) endured a rough outing and was pegged with the loss in his first career start Friday against the Mets. The left-hander was charged with four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over 5 2/3 innings pitched in a 4-3 defeat.

Hand owns a 3.18 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP over his first 11 1/3 innings pitched. He is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday at Philadelphia.

Rockies pitcher Drew Pomeranz completed two innings in a simulated game Friday, according to the Denver Post. Pomeranz remains hopeful of returning at some point this season. He has been sidelined since July 22 with biceps tendinitis.

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen broke a streak of 18 straight saves after coughing up the lead in the ninth against the Giants. The right-hander allowed a run-scoring single to Gregor Blanco in the ninth to tie the game.

It was Jansen's first blown save since June 29 against the Phillies. He is 25 of 29 in save opportunities with a 2.01 ERA and a 0.85 WHIP.

Cardinals starter Joe Kelly (8-4) took a step back as he suffered his fourth loss of the season Thursday night against the Brewers. The right-hander yielded four runs -- three earned -- on seven hits and one walk while striking out four over five innings of a 5-3 defeat.

Kelly has allowed eight earned runs combined over his last five starts (29 innings). He is scheduled to make his next start Tuesday at Colorado. He is 4-0 with a 2.02 ERA in 17 appearances (five starts).