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The Rockies recalled pitchers Mitchell Boggs, Manuel Corpas and Collin McHugh, along with infielder Ryan Wheeler from Triple-A Colorado Springs prior to Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, the team announced.

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen recorded his 25th save of the season Monday night during a 10-8 win at Colorado. Jansen gave up a solo homer to Wilin Rosario in the ninth, but still managed the save.

Jansen gave up just the one hit over 19 pitches and he also walked a batter. His ERA is at 1.97 on the year for Los Angeles.

The run he gave up Monday was his first allowed since Aug. 13 against the Mets. He has saves in eight of his last 10 appearances.

The San Francisco Giants announced Monday they will be recalling eight players from the minors on Tuesday prior to a game at San Diego, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The following players will be brought up from various levels of the minors: Infielders Nick Noonan and Ehire Adrianza; outfielders Francisco Peguero and Juan Perez; relievers George Kontos, Jake Dunning and Heath Hembree; and catcher Johnny Monell.

The Phillies announced Monday they recalled infielder Freddy Galvis, pitcher Tyler Cloyd, pitcher Luis Garcia, pitcher Mauricio Robles and pitcher Joe Savery from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. They also selected the contract of catcher Cameron Rupp.

The Marlins announced Monday they recalled pitchers Brian Flynn, Brad Hand and Arquimedes Caminero, and catcher Rob Brantly from Triple-A New Orleans, according to The Miami Herald. Flynn will make his first career start Wednesday against the Cubs.

Pirates closer Mark Melancon earned his 10th save during a 5-2 win at Milwaukee Monday.

Melancon struck out the first two batters of the ninth inning before Khris Davis delievered a pinch-hit single. The right-hander put a stop to any mounting threat by getting Norichika Aoki ground out to second base.

The Brewers announed Monday they will recall pitcher Johnny Hellweg and outfielder Sean Halton, and purchase the contract of James Nelson from Triple-A Nashville Tuesday. Nelson is considered the Brewers' top prospect by MLB.com.

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said Hellweg will join the rotation, Nelson will pitch out of the bullpen and Halton will start at first base when a left-handed pitcher is on the hill, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle wouldn't confirm Monday whether Jason Grilli (forearm) will immediately resume his role as closer once he's done with his rehab assignment. Mark Melancon has filled in admirably for Grilli, recording nine saves in his absence.

"We'll talk about that when he gets back," Hurdle said, per the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "We're in a lot of different discussions now."

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen turned in another sharp outing as he recorded his 24th save of the season Sunday against the Padres. The right-hander needed only 14 pitchers as he struck out two in a scoreless ninth to secure a 2-1 win.

Jansen is 24 of 27 in save opportunities with a 1.86 ERA and a 0.78 WHIP.

Cardinals starting pitcher Joe Kelly allowed one run in six innings, leading St. Louis to a 7-2 win Sunday against the Pirates. Kelly (7-3) allowed two walks and four hits, while striking out five.

The right-hander tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings before Marlon Byrd put Pittsburgh on the board with an RBI single in the sixth inning. Kelly has won four straight starts and earned a seventh straight decision. He hasn't allowed more than two runs in any of his last four starts.

Kelly's next start is slated for a rematch with the Pirates on Friday.