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Cox retired one batter and picked up his third hold of the season but was charged with two earned runs on two walks in Monday's 7-6 win over the Royals.

Cox appeared poised to pick up a save chance Monday, as he entered the game in the top of the ninth with the Royals holding a 5-4 lead. After issuing a leadoff walk, Cox was able to induce a groundout but was then pulled from the game after walking the next batter he faced. Nick Wittgren came on with one out and two on and wasn't able to protect the Royals' 5-4 lead, but he ended up scooping up the backdoor win after Kansas City broke through for two runs in the bottom of the ninth. With all three of the Royals' high-leverage relievers in Cox, Wittgren and Carlos Hernandez (two outs recorded, two earned runs allowed) struggling Tuesday, the team's closing situation would still appear to be highly unsettled in the wake of Scott Barlow being dealt to the Padres on Aug. 1.

Miller (1-0) earned the win Monday against the Pirates. He allowed two walks over two scoreless innings.

Miller made a positive first impression in his Mets debut after being called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday. The right-hander worked around a pair of walks, delivering two scoreless innings to earn his first win of the season. Miller now sports a 5.40 ERA with a 1.35 WHIP and 8:6 K:BB across 13.1 innings this season between the Mets, Dodgers and Brewers. He'll likely fill a middle-relief role in New York going forward.

Felipe (1-1) took the loss against the Cardinals on Monday despite also being credited with his fourth hold, allowing three earned runs on three walks over one-third of an inning. He struck out one.

Felipe entered the game in the seventh inning with a 5-3 lead, but he set up bullpen mate Francisco Perez with quite a jam by issuing walks to Paul Goldschmidt, Andrew Knizner and Tyler O'Neill around a Nolan Arenado strikeout. Felipe was subsequently charged with three runs and the loss when all of those runners crossed the plate after his exit, his first big-league defeat in 14 appearances. The right-hander has now been charged with five runs overall over his last five appearances, although all have come within three of outings in that span.

Mantiply will serve as the Diamondbacks' opening pitcher for Tuesday's game in Colorado, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

After taking the loss in relief in Monday's series opener at Coors Field while failing to retire any of the three batters he faced en route to allowing three earned runs, Mantiply will get back on the hill Tuesday and attempt to right the ship. He tossed only 11 pitches Monday, so Mantiply should be able to give Arizona an inning or two before turning the game over to the bullpen. Arizona hasn't named a designated bulk reliever for the day, but manager Torey Lovullo could lean heavily on either Slade Cecconi or Bryce Jarvis, both of whom have started in the minors for most of the season and are available on three days' rest.

Lamet elected free agency Monday.

Lamet passed through waivers unclaimed after the Red Sox removed him from their 40-man roster, but he's decided to decline an outright assignment and look for a gig in a new location. The veteran right-hander holds an ugly 11.71 ERA over 17 appearances -- four starts -- at the big-league level in 2023.

Yacabonis elected free agency Monday.

Yacabonis cleared waivers after being removed from the Mets' 40-man roster but has declined an outright assignment and will look for a gig elsewhere. The righty reliever holds a 6.08 ERA and 107:75 K:BB in 131.2 innings at the major-league level.

Bolton was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Bolton had been up as the 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader versus the Reds, tossing a scoreless frame in the nightcap. He's struggled overall at the big-league level this season, allowing 11 runs with a 10:11 K:BB over 11 innings.

Duarte was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Duarte picked up his first career save in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Pirates, but given he served as the 27th man for the twin bill, he was sent right back down. He's posted a 3.86 ERA with a 16:10 K:BB through 18.2 innings this season.

Edwards (shoulder) started a rehab assignment with the Nationals' Florida Complex League team Monday.

Edwards' first appearance with the FCL Nationals didn't go well, as he allowed three runs while recording just two outs. The veteran reliever has been sidelined since late June with right shoulder inflammation, so he figures to need a few more outings before rejoining the big club.

Ward (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with the Nationals' Florida Complex League team Monday.

Ward yielded a pair of runs over two innings of work in his first game action since going down with a shoulder injury in early July. He figures to require a few more appearances before rejoining the Nationals' bullpen.