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Rogers (5-3) allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning to earn the win Saturday over the Pirates.

Rogers became the pitcher of record when the Giants took the lead in the top of the eighth inning. This was a good bounce-back for the left-hander to begin the second half after he allowed two runs in his last outing before the All-Star break. He's mostly been a reliable option for the Giants with a 3.19 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 39:16 K:BB with a save and four holds over 31 innings.

Weathers was optioned to Triple-A El Paso following the second game of Saturday's doubleheader.

Weathers was designated as the 27th man for Saturday's twin bill, so this was always the expectation. The lefty struggled against the Phillies in the nightcap, allowing four runs on six hits -- including two home runs -- over 4.2 innings to take the loss. Overall he has a 6.25 ERA and 1.61 WHIP over 44.2 innings in the majors this season. Despite those struggles, he could get additional spot starts down stretch.

Morejon (knee) was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday.

The left-hander reportedly suffered a right knee strain in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader. Morejon will undergo imaging to determine the full extent of the injury. Right-hander Matt Waldron was recalled to take Morejon's place on the active roster.

Kelly (elbow) threw a bullpen session Sunday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Kelly has been on the shelf since July 6 with right elbow inflammation, and he projects to return from the injured list when first eligible Thursday. The 35-year-old reliever holds a 4.82 ERA and 1.25 WHIP through 28 innings this season alongside 10 holds and six blown saves.

Loaisiga (elbow) is close to throwing a live bullpen session, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Loaisiga underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow in early May and was subsequently moved to the 60-day IL. The righty reliever began a throwing program in mid-June and recently progressed to mound work. Throwing to live hitters will represent another step forward in Loaisiga's recovery, and a minor-league rehab stint may follow soon thereafter. There is a possibility that Loaisiga could return to the big-league bullpen before the end of July.

The Royals optioned Snider to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Snider was recalled from Omaha at the start of July and has since allowed four earned runs over 4.2 innings while walking four batters and striking out three. Max Castillo will come up from Omaha to take Snider's spot in the bullpen.

The Royals recalled Castillo from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Castillo was sent to Omaha in late May and has since posted a 3.52 ERA and 0.89 WHIP to go with a 28:5 K:BB through 38.1 innings. He's been used primarily as a starter in the minors but figures to serve as a multi-inning reliever while with the Royals. Collin Snider was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Garcia picked up the save Saturday against the Diamondbacks, allowing two hits while striking out one over a scoreless inning.

With Jordan Romano still recovering from a lower back injury, Garcia entered the contest with a 5-2 lead in the ninth inning and got into trouble early after allowing singles to Lourdes Gurriel and Jake McCarthy. However, the right-handed reliever managed to pitch his way out of it, needing just four pitches to retire the final two batters and secure his second save of the season. Garcia is now 2-for-2 in save opportunities and has not allowed a run since June 17 against the Rangers.

Bautista struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 25th save of the season during Saturday's 6-5 win over the Marlins.

The right-hander failed to fan multiple batters for the first time since June 18, but he remained dominant as he topped out at 101.6 mph with his fastball and needed only 10 pitches (eight strikes) to breeze through the heart of Miami's order. Bautista has been scored upon only once in his last 18 appearances, and the 28-year-old closer has a minuscule 1.02 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 87:19 K:BB through 44 innings on the season.

Doval gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his 28th save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Pirates.

The 28-year-old converted his 10th straight save chance and second in as many days coming out of the All-Star break, establishing a new career high in the process after he collected 27 saves in his breakout 2022 campaign. Doval continues to lead the majors in that category, sitting two saves clear of Alexis Diaz and Jordan Romano while posting a 2.51 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 57:17 K:BB through 43 innings.