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Fulmer worked around a hit to pitch a clean inning and record a hold in Tuesday's win over the Red Sox. He struck out three.

Fulmer got the seventh inning in this one and after allowing a leadoff single, the righty settled in and struck out the side, allowing him to pick up his fifth hold of the season in the 4-2 win. Since returning from the injured list last week, Fulmer has pitched four scoreless innings with eight strikeouts, though he's yet to see a save opportunity. Gregory Soto shut things down Tuesday for his 12th save of the season. Both pitchers should remain in the mix for saves depending on matchups.

Cisnero pitched a clean eighth inning in Tuesday's win over the Red Sox to record his 15th hold of the season.

The 15 holds easily pace the team, as Cisnero has established himself as a reliable setup man, though it appears Michael Fulmer and Gregory Soto have the inside track on save opportunities at the moment. Fulmer pitched the seventh in this one, while Soto ended the game to earn his 12th save of the season. Cisnero should remain in the mix, but his fantasy appeal is limited by the other two relievers for the time being.

Wells (1-2) was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after being charged with the loss Tuesday against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. He allowed six runs on seven hits with two strikeouts and zero walks over 2.1 innings.

Wells gave up a run on two hits across the first two frames, but things fell apart in the third as New York tallied five runs on five hits, an error and a hit batsman. The Orioles have two scheduled off days within the next week, and the young lefty will make his way back to the minors with a 7.64 ERA across 17.2 innings this season.

Soto allowed one hit while striking out two Tuesday, closing out the Tigers' 4-2 win over the Red Sox for his 12th save of the season.

Soto allowed a two-out single to Jarren Duran and nothing more Tuesday night, as he struck out Rafael Devers to end the game and earn his 12th save of the season. After a couple of tough outings to close out July, the left-hander's August has gotten off to a much better start.

Alvarado earned the save against the Nationals on Tuesday after tossing a perfect inning with a pair of strikeouts.

The left-hander turned in an effective outing, sending Tres Barrera and Riley Adams down on strikes while protecting a one-run lead. The Phillies have had their share of ninth-inning woes this season, and despite Alvarado's sharp performance Tuesday, the recently acquired Ian Kennedy is expected to get the bulk of the save opportunities moving forward. On the year, Alvarado has compiled a 4.58 ERA and 1.70 WHIP with four saves.

Barnes tested negative for COVID-19 and is expected to be activated from the injured list Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Barnes was placed on the specialized injured list Tuesday, but he'll quickly rejoin the Red Sox after producing a pair of negative test results. The 31-year-old will immediately slot back into the closer's role after missing Tuesday's 4-2 loss to Detroit.

Jackson will make his Triple-A debut for Oklahoma City in Round Rock on Tuesday.

The right-hander was impressive at Double-A Tulsa this year, earning his promotion with a 3.27 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 75:20 K:BB over 63.1 innings. Jackson is unlikely to see the majors this season, given he's about to receive his first taste of Triple-A, but it remains a possibility if he continues to pitch well.

Uceta was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right back strain.

Uceta was promoted from Triple-A Saturday and immediately delivered a scoreless inning with two strikeouts against the Diamondbacks, but he's now sidelined by the back injury. Brusdar Graterol was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

Graterol was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

The 22-year-old was demoted over the weekend but will quickly rejoin the Dodgers with Edwin Uceta (back) landing on the injured list. Graterol has 10 big-league appearances in 2021 with six runs allowed on nine hits and a 6:3 K:BB over nine innings.

Manager Derek Shelton said that Banda is expected to be activated Wednesday, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Banda was claimed off waivers from the Mets on Monday, and with the southpaw out of minor-league options, he must be added to the big-league roster if Pittsburgh intends to keep him under control. Banda will join the Pirates' bullpen having posted a 7.36 ERA and 2.05 WHIP across 7.1 major-league innings this season.