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Barlow allowed a hit and nothing more over an inning of work, picking up the save in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Athletics.

Barlow navigated around a Seth Brown single to obtain his fifth save of the season. Through 23 appearances this year, the rookie right-hander has allowed earned runs in only three outings. He figures to be one of the Rangers' top closing options to finish off the season.

Diplan was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

Diplan gave up two runs on two hits and two walks in two-thirds of an inning in Saturday's matinee against the Blue Jays, and he'll head to the minors ahead of the second game. Right-hander Spenser Watkins was recalled from Norfolk to take his place in the bullpen.

Chafin (1-3) allowed one run on one hit over one-third of an inning, taking the loss in Saturday's 8-6 defeat to the Rangers.

Chafin entered the game in relief of Sergio Romo, who was chased after the Rangers touched him up for three runs to pull within one of the Athletics. Chafin didn't fair much better than his bullpen mate, as he coughed up a two-run homer to the first batter he faced in Jonah Heim that put Texas ahead for good. Despite Romo being charged with four runs on the day, Chafin took the loss, as Heim ended up being the winning run. Even with this latest blemish, the left-hander still carries a 1.27 ERA since joining the Athletics from the Cubs in July.

Martin (4-4) worked a perfect inning en route to his fourth win of the season in Saturday's 8-6 victory over the Athletics.

Martin needed just 10 pitches to retire Josh Harrison, Starling Marte and Matt Olson on groundouts. In nine appearances (nine innings pitched) against Oakland this season, Martin has yet to allow an earned run.

Yamamoto (shoulder) had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Yamamoto allowed one run on three hits and no walks while striking out five in four innings at Low-A St. Lucie last week, and he'll now progress to the top level of the minors. The Mets haven't yet announced when the right-hander will be able to return, but he'll likely be in the mix to be activated sometime next week.

Rodriguez (lat) has been ruled out for the season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Rodriguez landed on the 7-day minor-league injured list with a lat strain Aug. 14, and he wasn't expected to have enough time to return as a starter. Manager Joe Maddon said Saturday that the right-hander won't return in any capacity in 2021. Rodriguez made 15 appearances (two starts) in the majors this year and generated a 3.64 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 29.2 innings.

Payamps was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.

Scott Blewett was recalled to take his place in the bullpen. Payamps has a 4.22 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 10 strikeouts in 10.2 innings over his last 10 appearances.

Barnes (COVID-19) could rejoin the Red Sox next weekend against the Orioles, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

He will make a couple rehab appearances for Triple-A Worcester prior to returning to the majors. It's unclear if Barnes will assume the closer role upon his return or whether the Red Sox will go with a committee.

Pivetta (COVID-19) will start Sunday's game against the White Sox, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

He has been sidelined since Aug. 30. Pivetta gave up 12 earned runs in 10.2 innings over his last three starts, and this is a tough matchup for him to return for.

The White Sox are expected to use a six-man rotation over the rest of the season, which will allow Lopez to make a few more starts, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

The goal will be to give Carlos Rodon extended rest between starts in advance of the postseason. Lopez, who lines up to start Thursday against the Angels, has a 3.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 18 strikeouts in 24 innings as a starter this season.