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Hader struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 15th save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Rockies.

The southpaw had been struggling a bit, posting a 0:3 K:BB over his prior three appearances, but Hader appeared to be in vintage form in this one. On the season, he sports a 1.42 ERA and 34:12 K:BB through 25.1 innings on the season while converting 15 of 18 save chances.

Weathers didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Rockies, allowing one run on three hits over three innings. He struck out two without walking a batter.

Aside from a solo shot by Nolan Jones, Weathers pitched well but still got the hook after just 43 pitches (25 strikes) as the Padres elected to use the southpaw as a de facto opener rather than a traditional starter. Given his 4.93 ERA and 25:15 K:BB through 38.1 innings on the season, it's understandable San Diego might want to limit his exposure to hitters. The 23-year-old lines up for a home start next weekend against the Rays, but if Weathers won't be allowed to pitch at least five innings and qualify for a win, his fantasy value will be minimal regardless of opponent.

Minter earned a save against the Nationals on Saturday, allowing one run on one hit in one inning.

Closer Raisel Iglesias had pitched the previous two days for Atlanta, so Minter was called upon to close things out with the team up by three runs in the ninth inning. Minter served up a homer to Stone Garrett to begin his outing but retired the next three batters to close things out. It was the second save in four days for Minter, who is now up to nine on the season. He's clearly Atlanta's first choice to close when Iglesias is unavailable, but that likely won't amount to enough opportunities to notch more than a handful of additional saves the remainder of the campaign.

Holmes allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Red Sox.

Holmes gave up his first hit in four outings in June, and he's up to three saves and a win this month. He's given up just one run over his last 17.1 innings. The right-hander is up to eight saves in 10 chances while adding three holds with a 2.63 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 34:13 K:BB through 27.1 innings this season. Holmes remains the Yankees' top high-leverage reliever, even if that ends up costing him some save chances.

Brebbia will serve as the Giants' opening pitcher in Sunday's game against the Cubs, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

While opening Saturday's 4-0 loss, Brebbia tossed 19 pitches and worked two scoreless frames. He'll get another "start" Sunday, but he's unlikely to cover more than one or two innings before turning the game over to the bullpen. Tristan Beck is expected to work as the bulk hurler after Brebbia leaves the game, though Beck may not have an extended leash after covering 2.1 innings out of the bullpen Friday.

Manaea allowed zero hits and zero walks with one hit batter while striking out five over 4.1 innings in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Cubs. He did not factor in the decision.

Manaea might have been in contention to start or serve as a bulk reliever in Sunday's series finale, but he's not in the mix after this 71-pitch outing. It was another sharp appearance for the southpaw, who has limited opponents to one run or less in five of his last six outings. He's now at a 5.52 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 57:20 K:BB over 45.2 innings through 14 appearances (six starts). It's unclear if Manaea has a path back to the rotation, but he's still considered for bulk-relief outings with the Giants missing both Ross Stripling and Alex Wood to back injuries.

Junis (3-3) allowed four runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five over 2.2 innings, taking the loss Saturday versus the Cubs.

Junis was again called on for a bulk-relief assignment, but the Cubs were able to do damage against him. Matt Mervis and Christopher Morel each took him deep for solo home runs, and Morel would add a two-run single. This was Junis' worst outing since he gave up five runs April 29 against the Padres. The right-hander is at a 4.58 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 44:16 K:BB through 35.1 innings this season. He may get another look behind an opener if neither Ross Stripling (back) nor Alex Wood (back) are ready to return by next weekend.

The Angels placed Joyce (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right ulnar neuritis.

Joyce is currently undergoing an MRI to determine the severity of his injury, but the right-hander will miss at least two-plus weeks with the injury. The Angels have selected Gerardo Reyes's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake to replace Joyce in the bullpen.

Joyce (hand) is an undergoing an MRI, and the results aren't expected to be available until after Saturday's game against the Mariners, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Joyce is not on the lineup card for Saturday's game versus Seattle, so it's likely he'll be placed on the injured list regardless of the results. The right-hander left Friday's appearance without getting an out while dealing with hand irritation and numbness in his fingers. Gerardo Reyes has been recalled from Triple-A to take Joyce's place on the roster.

Naughton (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Naughton has been out since early April with a strained left forearm. The length of his absence may mean that he needs more than just one or two rehab outings before he's ready to return from the injured list.