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Foley fired 1.1 scoreless innings and recorded two strikeouts to earn the save Tuesday in Milwaukee.

The 27-year-old recorded the final out of the eighth inning and retired the side in order during the ninth with ease, taking advantage of the fact Alex Lange was apparently unavailable after he pitched each of the previous two days. Foley and Lange now have two saves apiece this season, though Lange should still be considered the favorite to close since he's dominated work in the ninth inning (seven appearances).

Sewald picked up the save Tuesday against Philadelphia, allowing a run on two hits while striking out two over one inning.

Sewald, pitching with a three-run lead, surrendered a leadoff double to Alec Bohm, who'd come around to score on a Jake Cave single. However, Sewald would strike out Bryson Stott to end the game and pick up the save. The 32-year-old Sewald has allowed a run in each of his last two outings, though he's still a perfect 7-for-7 in save opportunities this season. He now has a 3.46 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 17:3 K:BB through 13 innings to start the year.

Englert (1-1) tossed 2.2 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win Tuesday against the Brewers. He allowed one hit and struck out four.

Detroit starter Spencer Turnbull only lasted four innings, so the Tigers needed Englert and others to provide some length out of the bullpen. The righty responded with a strong performance. Englert has been mostly good this season outside of allowing five runs over two innings back on April 11. He's also done a solid job of missing bats, as he now has 16 strikeouts across 16 frames this year.

Faucher will start Wednesday's game against the Astros, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Faucher will be making his third consecutive start, and though he was limited to two innings his last time out Friday versus the White Sox, he built up to a season-high 46 pitches. The Rays' decision not to make Faucher available in relief between either of his last two starts seems to imply that he won't be deployed as a traditional opener Wednesday, so he could bump his pitch count a little bit more. Even so, Josh Fleming is expected to work multiple innings behind Faucher, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, so a piggyback arrangement between the two pitchers could be in the works. Since Faucher isn't likely to work deep enough into Wednesday's contest to qualify for a win, Fleming probably represents the preferred streaming option between the two.

Silseth (finger) was scratched from his start for Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, Taylor Blake Ward of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Silseth left his start with the Bees on Thursday with a blister issue, so it's very possible the right-hander's absence is related to the same problem. The 22-year-old is considered one of the best pitching prospects in the system, and he could be making starts for the Angels this summer if healthy.

Pomeranz (neck/elbow) shifted his rehab assignment to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Pomeranz logged two perfect innings with Single-A Lake Elsinore and should finally be cleared to return to the Padres' bullpen after maybe one or two appearances with El Paso. The lefty reliever hasn't pitched in a major-league game since 2021 due to flexor tendon surgery and subsequent complications.

Nelson (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Nelson finally appears to be nearing the end of his recovery from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent back in August 2021. He reportedly looked sharp in Dodgers camp this spring and could be an option for their major-league bullpen in the early part of May if all goes well at the Triple-A level.

Wingenter (biceps) is completing rehab daily and will be re-assessed for throwing at the end of the week, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Wingenter was placed on the injured list retroactive to April 19 with right biceps tendinitis. The right-hander could return to the Detroit bullpen around the start of May, but his timeline will be largely determined by when he can begin his throwing program.

Nolin was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for Bryan Hoeing, who is joining the Marlins' rotation Tuesday night in Atlanta. Nolin surrendered six earned runs over three innings of relief Monday while making his first appearance in the majors since 2021.

Hoeing had his contract selected by the Marlins on Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Hoeing will start in place of the injured Trevor Rogers (biceps) Tuesday night against Atlanta. The 26-year-old right-hander got rocked for 17 earned runs over his first 12.2 major-league innings last season, but he was off to an encouraging start this year at Triple-A Jacksonville. Atlanta's lineup will be a tough test.