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Megill (1-2) blew a save but earned the win against the Padres on Saturday, allowing two runs on two hits and a walk over one inning.

Megill entered in the ninth frame to try to protect a 3-1 Brewers lead, but he couldn't get the job done. The righty reliever yielded a one-out single and a two-out walk before allowing the Padres to tie the score on a two-run Luis Arraez double. Megill remained in the game and retired Manny Machado on a groundout, and he emerged with his first win of the campaign when Caleb Durbin hit a walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth. The blown save was just the second of the season in 14 chances for Megill, and Saturday marked the second time he's surrendered an earned run over his past 15 outings, so he's plenty secure in his closer role.

Helsley (3-0) blew the save but picked up the win in Saturday's 2-1 victory over the Dodgers, allowing one run on two hits while striking out three in the ninth inning.

Called in to complete a 1-0 shutout in the top of the ninth, the Cardinals closer instead gave up back-to-back singles to Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, then uncorked a wild pitch to bring home the tying run. Helsley then fell into the victory when Ben Casparius failed to record an out in the bottom of the ninth for the Dodgers. It was the second straight blown save for Helsley and his fourth of the year in 17 opportunities, and through 23 innings he carries a 3.52 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 26:12 K:BB.

Nelson (2-2) took the loss against the Reds on Saturday, allowing seven runs on four hits and four walks while striking out three across three innings.

Nelson put the Diamondbacks in the hole right out of the gate after yielding five runs in the first inning, three of which came on Christian Encarnacion-Strand's three-run homer. Nelson settled in to keep the Reds off the board over the next two frames, but he was pulled in the fourth and tagged for two more runs. It was a rough outing for the 27-year-old right-hander, who is looking to keep a permanent spot in the Diamondbacks' rotation with Corbin Burnes (elbow) scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery. Nelson will look to bounce back in his next start, tentatively slated for next weekend at home against the Padres.

Iglesias did not pitch Saturday despite Atlanta holding a 2-1 lead in the ninth inning against the Giants.

Iglesias has struggled over the last month, allowing 11 earned runs across 10 innings pitched. After blowing a save and taking a loss Thursday, manager Brian Snitker noted that Iglesias was not necessarily Atlanta's primary closer moving forward, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. He was unavailable to pitch Friday but was then passed over in a save chance Saturday. Pierce Johnson got the save opportunity instead, but he blew the chance by allowing a two-run home run to Matt Chapman.

Bednar earned the save in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Phillies, striking out one batter in a perfect ninth inning.

Bednar was brought out for the ninth to protect the Pirates' one-run lead. He needed just seven pitches (five strikes) to get through the frame, four of which came on a Kyle Schwarber strikeout. Bednar has converted on all eight of his save opportunities this season and has a 3.74 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 31:5 K:BB across 21.2 innings. He appears to have reestablished himself as Pittsburgh's closer, having recorded the club's past four saves.

Veneziano will serve as Miami's opening pitcher for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio Network reports.

Veneziano was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday and worked a scoreless inning out of the bullpen in the series opener versus Tampa Bay. The 27-year-old lefty is now slated to get his first MLB start Sunday, but he's likely to work just an inning or two before turning the game over to the bullpen. Connor Gillispie, Janson Junk and Valente Bellozo are all candidates to cover multiple frames once Veneziano exits the contest.

Garza was traded from the Giants to the Mets in exchange for cash considerations Saturday.

Garza has spent the entire 2025 season with Triple-A Sacramento. His 6.11 ERA and 1.51 WHIP don't paint an optimistic outlook, but a 20:6 K:BB across 17.2 innings suggests he's pitched better than his results. Garza should serve as depth in the minor leagues for the Mets.

The Diamondbacks placed Mena on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to a right shoulder strain.

Mena may have strained his right shoulder during Friday's suspended game against the Reds, when he gave up a walk and a solo home run while striking out one batter in one inning. Christian Montes De Oca has been appointed the 27th man for Saturday's contest, but it's unclear whether the Diamondbacks have another move in place to bolster their bullpen in the absence of Mena. Mena will undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury and establish an estimated timeline for his return.

Montes De Oca will serve as the 27th man for the Diamondbacks in Saturday's game against the Reds.

With Friday's suspended game being finished Saturday, Montes De Oca has been brought in to replenish the Diamondbacks' bullpen, and an appearance in Saturday's game would mark the 25-year-old right-hander's major-league debut. Montes De Oca has 4.07 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, two saves and a 26:6 K:BB across 24.1 innings with Triple-A Reno this season.

The Reds appointed La Sorsa as the 27th man for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

With Friday's suspended game resuming Saturday, the Reds will replenish their bullpen by adding La Sorsa as their extra player. He has spent the entire 2025 season with Triple-A Louisville, where he has a 3.92 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 14:14 K:BB across 20.2 innings.