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Bard (6-5) allowed three runs on three hits over one inning Monday, striking out one and earning a win over the Padres.

Bard allowed a pair of singles to start the ninth inning and, after retiring the next two batters, served up a game-tying, three-run blast to Trent Grisham. He had converted his last four save opportunities but fell to 19-for-26 after Monday's mishap. On the bright side, he was granted the win after C.J. Cron walked it off in the bottom of the ninth. Bard's ERA is up to 4.53 alongside a 61:21 K:BB through 47.2 innings.

Rucker allowed six runs on four hits across two innings of relief in Monday's loss to the Reds. He walked two and struck out four.

The four strikeouts are about the only silver lining for Rucker, who was otherwise hit hard by Cincinnati in a 14-5 romp for the Reds. The 27-year-old has struggled with a 9.26 ERA across 11.2 innings of work since getting the call to the majors at the end of July, and he's only a low-leverage option for the Cubs at this point.

Ridings was returned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday.

Ridings had served as a replacement player in the Yankees' bullpen since early August, and he posted a 1.80 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in five innings across five appearances since he joined the major-league roster. However, he'll return to the Triple-A club since Jordan Montgomery is expected to be reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list to start Tuesday's matinee against the Red Sox.

Green allowed a hit and no walks while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Monday's win over the Angels.

Green had earned wins in each of his last two outings, and he received the save opportunity Monday with Aroldis Chapman (elbow) on the 10-day injured list. The right-hander has posted a 3.68 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 14.2 innings across 12 appearances since the All-Star break, but he's converted just one of his four save chances during that time. He should remain the favorite for ninth-inning work while Chapman is sidelined.

Uceta was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Uceta returned from the injured list Wednesday and allowed a hit and a walk while striking out five in 2.2 scoreless innings across two relief appearances since then. The right-hander has recorded a 6.64 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 20.1 innings across 14 appearances (one start) in the majors this year.

Hartlieb was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Hartlieb tossed two relief innings in Sunday's series finale against the Dodgers and allowed three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three. He'll head back to the minors after Trevor Williams was recalled Monday.

Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

While Justin Bruihl will serve as the opener in Monday's bullpen game against Pittsburgh, Jackson will make his major-league debut as a long reliever. The 25-year-old has made 17 appearances (14 starts) in the minors this year, and he posted a 3.28 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 71.1 innings.

Alzolay (hamstring) played catch Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Alzolay exited his previous start Friday against the Marlins with a left hamstring strain. His expected return date remains unclear, but the fact that he's throwing again in some capacity just three days later certainly appears to be a good sign.

Ramirez was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.

Ramirez joined the Mariners' bullpen for their weekend series against the Blue Jays and allowed two runs on two hits and no walks while striking out three in two innings during his lone appearance. He'll head back to the minors after Paul Sewald was reinstated from the paternity list.

Sewald was reinstated from the paternity list Monday.

Sewald was away from the team since Thursday, but he'll rejoin the active roster and take the place of right-hander Yohan Ramirez in the bullpen. The 31-year-old has taken on a setup role since the Mariners traded for Diego Castillo at the end of July, and he's recorded two holds with a 5.40 ERA and 0.60 WHIP in 6.2 innings across six appearances since then.