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Floro allowed one run on two hits while striking out one batter over one inning to earn the save over Atlanta on Saturday.

Floro had a three-run ninth-inning lead to work with, and though a Freddie Freeman two-out single drew Atlanta a little closer, he was able to retire Austin Riley two pitches later to secure the save. Floro has strengthened his hold on Miami's closer job by successfully converting each of his past six save opportunities. He has given up only two earned runs while registering a 9:2 K:BB across his past nine appearances.

Hernandez completed 4.2 innings against Atlanta on Saturday, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out four. He did not factor in the decision.

Miami's offense provided Hernandez a three-run lead after two innings, and the right-hander kept Atlanta off the scoreboard through four frames. However, things fell apart for Hernandez in the fifth frame, as he surrendered three straight two-out hits that plated a trio of runs and led to his removal. While he didn't give up any long balls for the first time in seven starts this season, the seven hits Hernandez surrendered tied his season-worst mark. The 26-year-old is tentatively scheduled to make his next start at home versus Pittsburgh on Friday.

Gallegos pitched a perfect ninth inning, striking out two batters to notch the save against the Reds on Saturday.

Gallegos mowed down the first two batters he faced before inducing a groundout to close the contest. The right-hander has held opponents scoreless in six of his past seven outings, picking up five saves and two holds along with a 10:1 K:BB across 6.2 innings over that span. He is growing increasingly secure in his position as the team's closer, with Alex Reyes reportedly transitioning to a multi-inning relief role.

Iglesias gave up a run on two hits and a walk but secured the save in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Astros. He had one strikeout.

Iglesias entered with a 4-1 lead and pitched himself into a jam with a one-out single, a balk, a passed ball and a walk in front of a Garrett Stubbs RBI double. Iglesias settled down after that, striking out Jose Altuve and getting Chas McCormick to pop out to end the game. It was the 31st save of the year for Iglesias, who has successfully converted his last 10 opportunities.

Pearson (1-1) allowed a hit and two walks with two strikeouts in two innings to earn the win in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader versus Baltimore.

The 25-year-old worked the fifth and sixth innings of a game Baltimore was leading until the seventh, when Toronto pulled ahead. That was enough to give Pearson his first win of the year in his fifth appearance. He's allowed seven runs (six earned) across 7.1 innings with a 7:7 K:BB, so it's safe to assume he'll remain in a multi-inning relief role going forward.

Romano pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in an 11-10 win over Baltimore in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader.

The right-hander didn't seem likely to pitch in the contest until Toronto rallied ahead in the seventh inning. Romano got the job done with his third straight scoreless inning after allowing three runs in two innings earlier in September versus Oakland. The 28-year-old has a 2.45 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 72:20 K:BB across 55 innings this year, and he's gone 17-for-18 in save chances.

Barreda was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk following Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com

Barreda made his major-league debut Wednesday but will head back to the minors after he allowed two runs on two hits and two walks in two-thirds of an inning in the second game of Saturday's twin bill. The right-hander has made 23 appearances (two starts) with Norfolk this year and has posted a 4.19 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 34.1 innings.

Hader struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-0 no-hitter win over Cleveland.

Corbin Burnes allowed just one walk in eight innings, and Hader finished off the combined no-no with his usual strong work in the ninth. The southpaw has racked up 10 of his 31 saves this year since the start of August without allowing a run in his last 12.1 innings. Hader owns a 1.42 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 86:19 K:BB across 50.2 innings overall, and he sits just six saves shy of his career-high 37 from 2019.

Hatch exited Saturday's start against the Orioles with a hamstring issue, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Hatch was effective as the starter in Saturday's nightcap, as he allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out three in four innings. However, the Blue Jays revealed after his removal that he's dealing with a hamstring injury. The right-hander was on the active roster as the 29th man, and the severity of his injury isn't yet clear.

Saucedo was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo ahead of Saturday's nightcap against the Orioles, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Although Saucedo wasn't used in Saturday's matinee, he'll head to the minors after Anthony Castro was recalled to provide an extra arm in the bullpen. The 28-year-old made 12 relief appearances during his stint with the major-league club, and he recorded a 7.20 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 10 innings.