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Garcia struck out a batter during a 1-2-3 ninth to pick up his first save of the season in Monday's 5-2 win over the Brewers.

Garcia was blown up for two runs on a pair of hits while managing to get just one out against the Padres on Sunday, but he bounced back nicely with a quick 1-2-3 ninth inning to record his first save of 2021. The 30-year-old had a 25.1-inning scoreless streak before Sunday's outing and appears to have possibly earned himself some more trust in high-leverage scenarios. For the year, Garcia has a 2.60 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 27:5 K:BB over 27.2 innings.

Peters pitched three innings, giving up four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three in Monday's loss to the Reds. He did not factor into the decision.

The 29-year-old surrendered all four runs in the third inning. He gave up a two-RBI double to Nick Castellanos and then a two-run home run to Joey Votto. It was the first time in six starts that Peters allowed more than three runs. After entering Monday with a 2.66 ERA, he now owns 3.71 ERA through 26.2 innings. His next start is projected to be Saturday versus the Phillies.

Alexy (2-1) allowed four runs on four hits and six walks over 3.1 innings Monday, striking out one batter and taking a loss against the Yankees.

Alexy struggled with his command all evening, throwing just 46-of-83 pitches for strikes. He coughed up a solo home run to Gary Sanchez in the second inning before the Yankees brought three runs in during the third. He's given up 10 runs in just seven innings (12.86 ERA) over his last two outings. Alexy is currently projected to face the Orioles on the road this weekend.

Chapman struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning and earned a save over the Rangers on Monday.

Chapman had no issue finishing off the 4-3 win but the Rangers still made him throw 19 pitches. Dating back to July 20, the hard-throwing southpaw has converted 12 straight save chances, making him 28-for-32 on the year. Chapman has allowed two runs in nine appearances this month and lowered his season ERA to 3.51.

Martinez had his contract selected by the Astros on Monday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Martinez has been at Triple-A Sugar Land all season and has a 2.86 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 76:20 K:BB across 56.2 innings. It will be the right-hander's MLB debut if he sees any game action.

Wilson (hamstring) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Wilson landed on the shelf Sunday after exiting Saturday's start with the hamstring injury, and he'll be sidelined for the final two weeks of the season. The right-hander made 15 big-league starts between Atlanta and Pittsburgh this season and finished with a 4.88 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 44:18 K:BB across 72 innings.

Solomon was optioned to Houston's taxi squad on Monday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

The right-hander allowed one run over four innings of long relief Sunday and has been removed from the big-league roster in favor of a fresh arm. However, Solomon will remain with the team on the taxi squad and could rejoin the active roster before the end of the season.

Stanek landed on the paternity list Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Players typically spend three days on paternity leave, so Stanek will likely return Thursday. Brandon Bielak was recalled to take his place on the roster.

Payamps will start Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader versus Cleveland, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

The 27-year-old will make his first start the majors with Kansas City set to employ a bullpen game to close out the twin bill. Payamps has pitched two frames in each of his past two outings and is likely to have a similar workload Monday.

Wittgren will start Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Royals.

Wittgren will make the first start of his MLB career with Cleveland utilizing a bullpen game in the nightcap. The 30-year-old hasn't thrown more than two innings during a single appearance this season and is unlikely to pitch beyond that Monday.