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Lambert (3-6) allowed four runs on six hits and a walk over six innings Monday, striking out five and taking a loss against Arizona.

Lambert gave up one run through three innings before the Diamondbacks plated three runs in the fourth. Entering Monday, he had a streak of four straight outings with three or fewer runs allowed. Lambert saw his season ERA climb back to 5.03 while being handed a second consecutive loss. He's currently expected to face the Cubs at home next week.

Cuas pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Monday's 5-0 win over the Giants. He struck out one.

It wasn't a save situation for Cuas, but the game wasn't entirely out of reach either, and it was a matchup against a team jockeying with the Cubs for a playoff spot. Cuas looked comfortable closing out the important win, and he's been solid this season with a 3.56 ERA and 61 strikeouts across 55.2 innings of relief. The 29-year-old isn't in the mix for saves, though he's become a trusted option for Chicago down the stretch, which could lead to some holds or wins occasionally.

Sewald allowed a run on one hit and a walk in one inning but still earned a save over the Rockies on Monday.

Sewald needed 26 pitches to finish off the win and pick up his 30th save of the year. Since joining the Diamondbacks, he's registered a 4.63 ERA, driving his season ERA to 3.29 through 54.2 frames. On the bright side, he's given up just three runs over his last 10.2 innings while converting nine of his last 10 save chances.

Gibaut picked up the save Monday against the Mariners. He allowed one hit while striking out one over one-third of an inning.

Gibaut came on in relief of Buck Farmer with two outs and two runners on in the ninth inning. He'd give up an RBI single to J.P. Crawford before punching out Julio Rodriguez, who represented the tying run, to close out the 6-3 victory. It's the second save of the year for the 29-year-old Gibaut and his first since April 9. He's been solid while working in a setup role in front of Alexis Diaz this season -- Gibaut now sports a 3. 32 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP, 61:24 K:BB and 20 holds across 65 innings.

Mears was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Mears has yielded two runs over seven innings at the major-league level this season and had been pitching well of late with Albuquerque. He's taking Tommy Doyle's spot on the roster.

Doyle was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Doyle had been scored upon in five straight appearances and will now head back to the minors. Nick Mears was recalled from Triple-A to replace Doyle on the Rockies' active roster and in the bullpen.

Kennedy was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Kennedy had been a candidate to get a start or two this week, but he was needed for two innings of relief in Sunday's loss to the Cubs. Unfortunately for him, that means the Reds need to replace Kennedy with a fresh arm for Monday's series opener with the Mariners.

Legumina was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The Reds need a fresh relief arm after their bullpen was overused in Sunday's loss to the Cubs. Legumina holds a 6.17 ERA in 10 relief appearances with the big club this season.

Ottavino picked up the save Sunday against the Mariners. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out three over a scoreless inning.

Though Ottavino held the Mariners off the board in the ninth, he allowed a hit and a walk in the inning. The save was Ottavino's first since Aug. 13 and just his eighth on the season. Over his last nine appearances, Ottavino owns a 1.00 ERA and a 10:4 K:BB.

Lawrence (4-7) allowed two earned runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one across two-thirds of an inning to take the loss Saturday against the Blue Jays.

Lawrence was unable to close out Saturday's win against the Rangers but was called upon again Sunday in a high-leverage chance. This time, he entered the game in the ninth inning with the score tied, but he surrendered three singles and a walk to take the loss. Lawrence has now allowed at least one earned run in five of his last seven appearances, and he has an 18.00 ERA and 3.33 WHIP across six innings in that span. It's possible the Rockies look to other options at closer, with Tyler Kinely being one potential alternative.