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Kerry allowed one run on two hits and struck out three without walking a batter over four innings of relief versus the Brewers on Saturday. He did not factor in the decision.

Kerry was called on to fill a bulk-relief role after the Angels elected to keep Jose Soriano off the mound two days before the trade deadline. Aside from a Jake Bauers solo shot in the fourth inning, Kerry did fairly well in his second big-league appearance. He's allowed three runs with a 5:1 K:BB over eight innings in the majors this season. Kerry has worked primarily as a starter for Triple-A Salt Lake, where he has a 7.52 ERA, 1.85 WHIP and 87:35 K:BB across 91 innings over 20 games (17 starts) in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. If Soriano or any other Angels starters get traded, Kerry could find himself with a chance at a rotation spot down the stretch, but there's no guarantees he gets that opportunity.

Chapman struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Dodgers.

Chapman extended his scoreless streak to 11 innings, a span in which he had a 15:5 K:BB with nine saves and two wins. The veteran closer continues to dominate in 2026, as he's now 27-for-29 in save chances. He's knocking on the door of consecutive 30-save seasons for the first time since 2018-19. Chapman has a 1.67 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 50:17 K:BB through 37.2 innings this season.

Mikolas (3-8) took the loss against Atlanta on Saturday, allowing four runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out three batters over six innings.

Mikolas struggled to keep the ball in the park, at Atlanta teed off for three homers against him, including two in the first inning. The right-hander at least managed to give Washington six frames, but he ultimately fell to his eighth defeat of the campaign and his first since June 29. Mikolas' ERA now stands at 5.67 through 108 frames, which would be the worst mark in the league if he had enough innings to qualify (he's currently four frames short). He's lined up for a tough road matchup in Philadelphia his next time out.

Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Saturday that Lopez (knee) will likely go on the 15-day injured list, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Lopez was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against the Nationals due to left knee inflammation. He'll undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the knee injury, but Atlanta is already anticipating Lopez to be down for at least the next two weeks. JR Ritchie is expected to be called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to start in Sunday's series finale and could make a few turns through the rotation while Lopez is shelved.

Soto secured the save Saturday against the Reds, throwing a clean ninth inning. He struck out one.

Soto made quick work of the Reds, firing nine of his 11 pitches for strikes. The Pirates acquired Camilo Doval from the Yankees on Saturday to bolster the back end of their bullpen, and 29-year-old possesses closing experience that offers Pittsburgh another option for high-leverage spots. Soto has been shaky as the club's primary closer this season, posting a 3.69 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 53:20 K:BB with 14 saves in 19 attempts over 46.1 innings.

Hader earned the save in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Rangers, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

Hader was summoned to close out a one-run lead in the ninth inning and did so on just 10 pitches. The veteran southpaw remains a perfect 15-for-15 in save chances this season, and he hasn't allowed a hit over his past five outings. On the year, he owns a 1.17 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 34:10 K:BB across 23 innings while holding opponents scoreless in 22 of 25 appearances.

Kelly picked up a hold Saturday against the White Sox, striking out two in a clean inning of work.

The 28-year-old right-hander now trails only Tyler Rogers for the major-league lead in holds with 22 on the year. Kelly hasn't been scored upon in seven consecutive outings, delivering a career-best 2.13 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 42:8 K:BB along with four saves in six opportunities over 50.2 innings for the campaign.

Thielbar earned the save in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Yankees, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning. He did not record a walk or a strikeout.

With Jacob Webb used in the eighth inning against the heart of the Yankees' order, Thielbar was called upon to protect a three-run lead in the ninth and worked around a leadoff single to earn his first save since April 21. The 39-year-old Thielbar owns a 3.97 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 43:13 K:BB to go along with seven holds and three saves across 34 innings this season. He shouldn't be counted on as a reliable source of saves going forward with Daniel Palencia (elbow) nearing a rehab assignment.

The Mariners acquired Dominguez, outfielder Nolan Jones and catcher Boston Smith from the White Sox on Saturday in exchange for right-hander Luis Castillo, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Dominguez opened the season as the closer for the White Sox but lost his grip on the job in late June. He'll now head to Seattle, where he'll presumably operate in a middle relief for the Mariners, with Andres Munoz locked in as the closer. Dominguez has a 4.10 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 12 saves (in 17 chances), four holds and a 45:23 K:BB over 37.1 innings this season.

Atlanta acquired Falter and outfielder Lane Thomas from Kansas City on Saturday in exchange for left-hander Carter Holton and right-hander Lucas Braun, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Falter lost his spot on the Royals' 40-man roster in early June after he was lit up for 15 earned runs on 24 hits and six walks over 9.2 innings in five appearances (two starts). He had righted the ship upon clearing waivers and joining the rotation at Triple-A Omaha, where he had submitted a 3.10 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 26:15 K:BB In 29 innings over his last seven outings. Falter won't regain a 40-man roster spot in Atlanta, but he'll bolster the organization's starting depth at the Triple-A level.