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Duran struck out one and did not give up a hit in a scoreless ninth Sunday against the Nationals to secure his fifth save of the season.

Duran sent all three batters down in 12 pitches in what was his first save since April 14. The 25-year-old flamethrower has held opponents scoreless in six of his eight outings, and now sits at a 2.45 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and a 10:2 K:BB over 7.1 innings.

Alexander (2-0) pitched a perfect inning and earned the win in Sunday's 5-4 victory over the Mets.

Alexander got three groundouts to set down the Mets in order in the top of the eighth inning. A Mike Yastrzemski double put the Giants ahead in the bottom of the frame. Through 10 appearances, Alexander has allowed just two runs on eight hits over 9.1 innings, good for a 1.93 ERA and 0.86 WHIP. He has neither significant strikeout stuff nor a clear high-leverage role, but he's been effective when called upon. With Taylor Rogers shaky early in the season, there's a path for Alexander to serve as a key southpaw in the late innings.

Akin (1-1) issued two intentional walks and struck out one in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the extra-inning win over the Tigers on Sunday.

Akin issued intentional walks to right-handed hitters in Eric Haase and Spencer Torkelson, and the strategy paid off. The Orioles southpaw was able to get lefty hitters Zach McKinstry and Nick Maton out to end a bases-loaded threat before Baltimore won with Adam Frazier darting home on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th inning. Akin has had his struggles in a low-leverage role, pitching to a 6.75 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and 5:2 K:BB across 5.1 innings. He also has one hold.

Estevez picked up the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Royals with a perfect inning.

Estevez picked up his third save of the season Sunday, retiring all three batters he faced on just six total pitches. He has allowed just one hit and no runs in his last three appearances combined.

Doval struck out two batters in a perfect inning to earn a save over the Mets on Sunday.

Doval quickly mowed through three Mets with just nine pitches to finish off the 5-4 victory. It was his first save chance since his season debut April 1. Doval lowered his ERA to 3.00 with a 13:5 K:BB across nine innings this season.

Long was traded from the Giants to the Athletics on Sunday in exchange for cash considerations.

Long was designated for assignment by San Francisco on Wednesday, but he'll have an opportunity to carve out a role with the Athletics. The southpaw began the season at Triple-A Sacramento and posted a 9.90 ERA and 1.90 WHIP in 10 innings over four relief appearances, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him head to Triple-A Las Vegas to begin his time with his new club.

Hader struck out one batter in a perfect inning and earned a save over Arizona on Sunday.

Hader needed just 10 pitches to put the Diamondbacks down Sunday. The elite closer has been his usual self in 2023, posting a 0.82 ERA with a 16:4 K:BB through 11 frames. Hader has turned in six straight scoreless outings and has now converted each of his eight save opportunities.

Jameson (2-1) allowed three runs on three hits and three walks in one inning Sunday, striking out one and taking a loss against the Padres.

Jameson needed 43 pitches to get through a disastrous first inning and didn't even get the opportunity to go back out. The Padres batted around the lineup, and most of the damage came on Matt Carpenter's two-run double. Prior to Sunday's outing, Jameson had allowed just four runs through 16 innings this season. He saw his ERA jump from 2.25 to 3.71 alongside a 16:12 K:BB. Jameson's next outing is currently scheduled to be in Colorado.

Clase picked up the save with a clean ninth inning Sunday against the Marlins.

Clase coaxed three straight groundouts on just six pitches to wrap up a 7-4 win over Miami. Clase now has seven saves on the year, tied for second-most in the league, converting all but one opportunity. He's 1-1 with a 2.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB through 12 innings this season.

Abreu picked up the save Sunday during a 5-2 win over Atlanta, recording one walk and one strikeout over a scoreless ninth inning.

Houston took a 5-2 lead in the top of the ninth, and with Ryan Pressly unavailable again, the Astros turned to Abreu for a second straight day. He proceeded to walk the leadoff hitter -- Austin Riley -- and hit the next batter -- Ozzie Albies -- but induced a double play by Eddie Rosario and struck out Sam Hilliard to end the game. It was Abreu's second save in three tries, and he currently has a 0.73 ERA with a 19:6 K:BB through 12.1 innings.