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Hearn didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Mariners, giving up two unearned runs on three hits and a walk over 3.2 innings. He struck out three.

The 26-year-old still isn't fully stretched out and got the hook after 52 pitches (34 strikes), but after Kyle Seager took him deep in the first inning for a two-run blast, Hearn settled down and gave the Rangers a chance to rally. The lefty wraps up July with a 0.57 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB through 15.2 innings over eight appearances, and he should remain in the rotation as long as he remains effective.

Yarbrough didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Red Sox, giving up five runs on four hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out four.

Two-run shots by Xander Bogaerts in the first inning and Bobby Dalbec in the fifth accounted for most of the damage off Yarbrough. The southpaw hadn't served up multiple homers in a start since June 3, but he's allowed a steady rain of balls to fall into the seats this season -- his 1.42 HR/9 is by far a career-worst performance in that category. Yarbrough will carry a 4.58 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 94:21 K:BB through 114 innings into his next outing.

Iglesias recorded two strikeouts and didn't allow a baserunner over 1.1 frames to record the save in Saturday's 1-0 win against Oakland.

The right-hander entered with two outs in the eighth inning and the tying run on second base, but he quickly escaped the jam and retired the side in order in the ninth. Iglesias continues to pitch well for the Angels after a rough start to the season, and he has a 1.93 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 51:5 K:BB in his past 27 outings. Overall he's 22-for-27 in save chances this season and features a 38.6 percent strikeout rate.

Barria (2-0) earned the win Saturday versus the A's after giving up four hits and a walk over 6.2 innings. He recorded three strikeouts.

Barria surrendered only two hits through six frames, and he was pulled with two outs in the seventh after Oakland loaded the bases on two singles and an error. It was the right-hander's second straight turn through the rotation, and he's pitched well in both outings with only two runs allowed across 13.2 innings to notch a pair of victories.

Bard pitched the ninth inning in Saturday's 5-3 win against San Diego, allowing one run on two hits but escaping with the save.

Bard entered in the ninth to protect a three-run lead and surrendered a leadoff double to Jurickson Profar, who eventually came around to score, but Bard was ultimately able to secure the victory. The 36-year-old hasn't quite lived up to his 2020 comeback with a high 4.43 ERA, but at least he has 16 saves, ranking 16th in baseball.

Garcia lasted only one inning in a start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday after giving up four runs on six hits -- including three homers -- and one walk.

Garcia was the leading candidate for a big-league rotation spot early in spring training and has made two starts for the big club this season, but he hasn't shown any progression in the minors. The right-hander has posted a 7.41 ERA along with a problematic 61:39 K:BB across 54.2 innings at the Triple-A level. Given the Yankees' recent addition of Andrew Heaney and the eventual return of both Luis Severino (elbow) and Corey Kluber (shoulder), Garcia may not get another shot in the majors this season.

White started Saturday's 8-3 win against Arizona, allowing two runs on two hits and a walk with five strikeouts in 3.2 innings. He didn't factor into the decision.

White made a spot start Saturday as Los Angeles is in a bit of a transition period following a number of roster moves at trade deadline, and he performed as well as LA could have hoped, permitting both runs on a Kole Calhoun two-run home run in the fourth. He's pitched well this season with a 3.75 ERA in 24 innings though it'll be tough for White to remain in the rotation once Los Angeles has all its starters available.

Chavez (2-2) worked around a walk in a scoreless inning of relief, picking up the win in Saturday's 8-1 victory over the Brewers.

The journeyman reliever has rattled off 10 straight scoreless appearances. He has also now garnered wins in two straight outings. The 37-year-old will bring a 1.38 ERA into Sunday's game.

Clase secured his 13th save of the season Saturday against the White Sox, allowing two hits with one strikeout in 1.2 innings.

Clase entered the game with one out in the eighth inning with Cleveland on top 12-11, and he recorded the final five outs of the contest. It was just the third time in 45 appearances this season Clase has had to work more than a single inning, but he came through with his sixth consecutive scoreless appearance. The 23-year-old has posted a sparkling 1.85 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 43.2 innings in 2021 while converting 13 of 17 save opportunities.

Diaz (4-4) earned the victory Saturday against the Reds, walking one and striking out a pair in a scoreless inning of work.

Diaz entered a 4-4 game in the 10th inning and immediately uncorked a wild pitch that advanced baserunner Jonathan India to third, followed by a walk to Jesse Winker. Diaz settled in after that, fanning Kyle Farmer and Joey Votto and inducing a Tyler Naquin lineout. Brandon Drury secured the win for Diaz and the Mets in the bottom of the inning, singling home Kevin Pillar for the walkoff victory. Diaz has posted a .380 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 42.2 innings this season while nailing down 23 of 27 save chances.