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Martin allowed a run on two hits and struck out one in one inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over Washington.

Will Smith had pitched three of the last four days and blew a save Saturday versus Washington, so Martin was brought in for Sunday's save chance. He gave up an RBI double to Ryan Zimmerman but worked out of trouble to convert his first save of the year. Martin has a 3.90 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB across 30 innings this season. Richard Rodriguez worked 1.1 scoreless innings for a hold, but it's unclear if the workflow Sunday is indicative of the current bullpen hierarchy in Atlanta or just a product of the matchups.

Luetge (4-2) allowed two unearned runs on two hits and a walk while striking out two in one inning to take the loss against the Mariners on Sunday.

Luetge was somewhat unlucky in his outing, as Abraham Toro reached on a fielding error to lead off the inning before he gave up a walk and a double. However, the runs that came across during the inning were the only two runs of the game, so the southpaw was forced to settle for his first loss since June 30. Luetge hasn't allowed any earned runs in 10.2 innings across his last nine outings, and he's posted a 2-1 record during that time.

Sewald (7-3) struck out four in 1.2 scoreless innings to earn the win over the Yankees on Sunday.

Sewald took the loss in his last outing when he allowed three runs in two innings, but he returned to form Sunday. The right-hander has now held the opposition scoreless in seven of his last eight appearances, and he's picked up two wins, a save and two holds during that time.

Andriese (hamstring) tossed a scoreless sixth inning Sunday in his first rehab appearance for Triple-A Worcester, scattering two hits while striking out one.

Andriese is expected to remain with Worcester and make at least one or two more rehab appearances before being activated from the 10-day injured list. Before being shut down with the hamstring issue in early July, Andriese compiled a 6.03 ERA and 1.77 WHIP across 37.1 innings out of the Boston bullpen this season.

Howard is scheduled to make his second start with the Rangers on Wednesday in Seattle, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Howard tossed 2.1 innings in his Texas debut Aug. 5 against the Angels, surrendering three runs on three hits and two walks to take a loss. As was often the case during his time with the Phillies this season, Howard effectively worked as a piggyback starter in his first outing with his new team, as Taylor Hearn covered four innings in long relief behind him. The Rangers could opt for the tandem-starter approach again Wednesday, which would make Howard less likely than Hearn to factor into any decision.

Melancon saved Sunday's 2-0 win against the Diamondbacks, allowing one hit with two strikeouts in the ninth inning.

Melancon worked around a Kole Calhoun leadoff double to nail down the save, whiffing two Snakes along the way. The save was the veteran's first since July 29 and he now sports a 2.25 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 40:18 K:BB ratio in 48 innings.

Montero was removed from Sunday's loss to the Twins due to shoulder soreness, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Montero left the game with a trainer in the top of the eighth inning after throwing 24 pitches. Whether the issue requires a trip to the injured list remains to be seen, but the right-hander will be evaluated Monday during the Astros' scheduled day off.

Montero exited Sunday's game against the Twins in the top of the eighth inning with an apparent injury, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Montero threw 24 pitches to begin his outing and retired the first two batters he faced. However, he apparently felt something and exited the game following a brief visit with trainers. The nature and severity of the right-hander's injury aren't yet known.

Hentges will start Monday's game against the Reds, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Hentges will make his ninth start of the season with Cleveland employing a bullpen game. The left-hander made his last start July 7 and covered 4.1 innings, but he's unlikely to pitch that deep Monday given he's covered single frames in each of his past two outings.

Wantz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Wantz was promoted from Triple-A on Friday and will return there without making an appearance for the big-league club. The right-hander has spent most of the season at Salt Lake, where he has a 3.10 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 28:7 K:BB over 29 innings.