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Gibaut tossed a perfect ninth inning to pick up the save in Sunday's 4-2 victory over Pittsburgh.

Despite having already worked both Friday and Saturday, Gibaut was called upon Sunday to close out the game in favor of closer Alexis Diaz, who worked the eighth after he had allowed seven runs over his previous two appearances. The save was Gibaut's third of the season. With the Reds' playoff hopes now hanging by a thread and considering the recent struggles by Diaz, it will be interesting to see if Gibaut or another reliever can pose as a threat for the closer role the rest of the way.

Wantz will start Sunday's game against the Twins, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Wantz made his only start of the season Sept. 13 in Seattle and covered two scoreless frames, and he'll likely have a similar workload for Sunday's bullpen game. The right-hander has a 3.93 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 29:13 K:BB across 34.1 innings this season.

The Angels called Fulmer up from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Fulmer has spent all season with Salt Lake, where he posted a 5.27 ERA and 1.78 WHIP through 41 innings. Despite his poor performance in the minors and the fact he hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021, it's possible Fulmer gets into Sunday's contest as the Angels prepare for a bullpen game. Still, Fulmer shouldn't be viewed as a reliable fantasy option.

The Twins recalledMoran (forearm) from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday and transferred him to the 60-day injured list.

While pitching for St. Paul, Moran suffered a left forearm strain in late August and was placed on the affiliate's 7-day IL. Though Moran was recalled from the minors prior to being transferred to the 60-day IL, the transaction was strictly for the purpose of opening up a spot on the 40-man roster for Chris Paddack (elbow), who was reinstated from the 60-day IL. Moran will miss the rest of the season, but so long as he avoids offseason surgery on his forearm, he should be fully cleared for the start of spring training.

The Twins optioned Winder to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.

Winder will head back to the minors as Chris Paddack (elbow) returns from the injured list to take over as Minnesota's multi-inning specialist out of the bullpen. Winder put up a 4.15 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across 34.2 innings with the Twins.

The Twins reinstated Paddack (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Sunday.

Paddack has been on the shelf all season while recovering from the Tommy John procedure -- the second of his career -- he underwent in May 2022. He made three rehab starts in the minors, giving up four runs over 9.2 innings. Paddack figures to initially serve in a multi-inning relief role during Minnesota's postseason run, and he will likely rejoin the rotation in 2024. The Twins optioned Josh Winder to Triple-A St. Paul and transferred Jovani Moran (forearm) to the 60-day injured list as corresponding moves.

The Red Sox designated Barraclough for assignment Sunday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Now that Zack Kelly (elbow) has returned from the 60-day IL, Barraclough will lose his spot on the 40-man roster to create room for Kelly. Barraclough made just three appearances for the Red Sox this season, giving up 11 runs over 7.2 frames.

The Red Sox optioned Robertson to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Robertson will be pushed off the big-league roster following the return of Zack Kelly (elbow) from the 60-day injured list. Robertson has given up eight runs over 11 innings since joining the Red Sox in July.

The Red Sox reinstated Kelly (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Kelly has been out for most of the season while recovering from elbow surgery he underwent in April. He allowed eight runs over six innings during his rehab assignment and has been deemed ready to join Boston's bullpen for the final week-plus of the season. The Red Sox optioned Nick Robertson to Triple-A Worcester and designated Kyle Barraclough for assignment as corresponding moves.

Scott struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 10th save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Brewers.

The lefty fired nine of 12 pitches for strikes while breezing through Milwaukee's 8-9-1 hitters. Scott has been mostly outstanding since taking over the closer role in late August, converting eight of 10 save chances over his last 13 appearances while posting a 1.72 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 15:1 K:BB through 15.2 innings.