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Manager Craig Counsell said following Saturday's win over the Reds that Boxberger exited the contest with right shoulder stiffness, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Boxberger left after allowing a game-tying homer to Jonathan India in the bottom of the eighth inning. His velocity appeared to be down during the relief appearance, which makes sense given that he is dealing with a shoulder issue. The skipper labeled the right-hander day-to-day, so it remains to be seen if he'll be available for Sunday's series finale.

Boxberger left Saturday's game against Cincinnati due to an undisclosed injury, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Boxberger entered with the Brewers leading 3-2 in the bottom of the eighth, but he quickly exited after allowing a game-tying homer to Jonathan India. Per Nightengale, the right-hander's velocity was down. Milwaukee will likely provide an update following Saturday's game, and until then, the reliever can be considered day-to-day.

Kimbrel allowed a walk and struck out two to earn a save in Saturday's 4-2 win over Arizona.

This was the 33-year-old's first save since June 20 -- his last four appearances all came in non-save situations. Kimbrel shook off the rust with a scoreless inning Friday prior to picking up the save Saturday. He's been excellent this year with a 0.53 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 58:11 K:BB across 33.2 innings. He's now 21-for-23 in save chances.

Alzolay allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two in five innings versus Arizona on Saturday. He did not factor in the decision.

Alzolay was able to put an end to his five-start losing streak, but the Cubs' lack of offense early on didn't make it easy. The right-hander got off the hook when the Cubs pulled ahead in the top of the ninth. The 26-year-old has a 4.59 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 83:24 K:BB through 82.1 innings this season. He lines up for another road start in St. Louis next week.

Munoz (elbow) threw off a mound Saturday.

Munoz had his rehab process from Tommy John surgery paused in March because of a setback. The right-hander appears to have made substantial progress since, however, as he's reached the important milestone of throwing a bullpen session. It's still not entirely clear if Munoz could become an option to join the Mariners' bullpen during the season's final months, but that will likely depend on how he progresses in the coming weeks.

Karinchak allowed a run on two hits and a walk in one inning, earning the save in Saturday's 3-2 win over Oakland.

Karinchak put the first two batters aboard and allowed a run on a sacrifice fly, but he was able to get out of trouble in the end. Emmanuel Clase pitched a clean inning for a hold in Saturday's contest. With both of Cleveland's top ninth-inning options a little shaky lately, manager Terry Francona will have to pick and choose based on matchups. Karinchak still has a 2.61 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 68:23 K:BB across 41.1 innings this year, to go with 10 saves, nine holds and two blown saves.

Perdomo was recalled from Triple-A Nashville prior to Saturday's game against Cincinnati.

With Devin Williams landing on the 10-day injured list with right elbow discomfort, a spot opened up on the 26-man roster for Perdomo to rejoin the Brewers' bullpen. Perdomo spent over a month and a half in the majors in the early portion of the season, but was placed on the injured list in late May with a back strain, and was later optioned to Triple-A when he was activated. The left-hander will resume his big-league campaign with a 7.11 ERA and 19:12 K:BB.

Williams was placed on the 10-day injured list with right elbow discomfort Saturday.

Williams showed no signs of injury late in the first half, allowing just a single earned run in his last 15 appearances. Per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, president of baseball operations David Stearns said that a Saturday MRI revealed no structural damage, and that the right-hander is not expected to require a lengthy absence. The Brewers can backdate the transaction by three days, leaving Williams eligible to return next Saturday, but it's not yet clear if he'll be in contention to do so.

Soto tossed a perfect seventh inning to earn the save in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins.

Soto was charged with a blown save Sunday during his final appearance prior to the All-Star break, but he began the second half of the year on a high note with his eighth save of the season. The southpaw didn't strike out any batters during his perfect inning, but he's now posted a 2.92 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 37 innings across 39 appearances in 2021.

Norris (1-3) struck out two in two perfect innings to earn the win in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins.

Norris entered Saturday's matinee after Jose Urena exited with groin tightness, and he held the Twins without a baserunner in the fourth and fifth innings. The left-hander had posted a 10.61 ERA and 2.46 WHIP in 9.1 innings across his 11 appearances leading up to the All-Star break, but he was effective in his first appearance of the second half and earned his first win of the 2021 campaign.