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Smith recorded the save in the second game of a 1-0 doubleheader win against the Cardinals on Sunday, throwing a perfect seventh with two strikeouts.

Smith came in for the game's final inning and retired all three batters he faced to notch his 13th save of the season and protect a one-run lead. He's been a bit rocky thus far in 2021 with a 4.08 ERA, but a 3.03 FIP suggests better appearances lie ahead.

Iglesias (4-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk over 1.1 innings Sunday, striking out two and taking a loss against Detroit.

Iglesias worked through a perfect ninth inning but coughed up a two-run, go-ahead single in the 10th. The 6-foot-2 righty has given up a run in each of his last four outings, boosting his season ERA to 4.30 through 29.1 innings. It was his first loss since April 23 and he's blown just one of his last 11 save chances.

Fulmer allowed one walk and struck out three batters in a scoreless 10th inning Sunday, earning a save over the Angels.

Fulmer put runners on the corners after a two-out walk to Shohei Ohtani but escaped with the 5-3 lead intact and picked up his sixth save of the season. It was a strong bounce-back outing after he gave up two runs in a close save Wednesday. The 28-year-old righty is now 6-for-7 in save chances with a 3.55 ERA this season.

Young (2-5) took the loss in Sunday's 9-8 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks with three strikeouts in three innings.

Young got through the game's first two innings unscathed but allowed five runs in the third and two in the fourth before being removed. This was only Young's second start since joining the rotation for bottom-feeding Arizona, as he doesn't offer much upside.

Boxberger allowed one hit over a scoreless ninth inning Sunday and picked up a save against Colorado.

Boxberger worked around a two-out single by Trevor Story to finish off the 7-6 win Sunday. The 33-year-old has now converted all three of his save chances this season, including two in June. He owns a 3.03 ERA and a 31:8 K:BB through 29.2 innings.

Bard (3-4) gave up one run on three hits over one inning in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Brewers.

Bard was called into a 6-6 game in the ninth, so it wasn't a save situation for the 35-year-old. He gave up the go-ahead run on a single by Daniel Vogelbach with one out. He's given up four runs in his last five appearances, raising his season ERA to 4.20 through 30 innings.

Jansen saved Sunday's 9-8 win over Arizona, striking out one in a clean ninth.

Initially, it appeared Jansen would have the afternoon off but the Diamondbacks scored six runs in the bottom of the eighth to make it a one-run game, necessitating the closer's services. He only needed seven pitches, throwing six for strikes, to put away the heart of Arizona's order. He has now recorded a save in six straight appearances.

Hand struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save against the Mets on Sunday.

Hand capped off a dominant week Sunday, as he's now earned four saves and a win across his last five appearances dating back to Monday. The southpaw tossed five scoreless innings during that time, and he's now recorded a 2.73 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 29.2 innings this year.

Axford agreed to sign with the Blue Jays on Sunday, Jamie Campbell of Sportsnet reports.

Axford's deal is pending a physical, but the 38-year-old could be on track to return to the mound in the near future. He underwent surgery to remove a bone spur in his throwing elbow in August of 2019 and failed to land a contract in 2020. Per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca, the right-hander's deal is a minor-league agreement. As a result, Axford will likely report to Triple-A Buffalo to begin his time with the organization.

Kimbrel pitched a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts to earn the save in Sunday's 2-0 win over Miami.

Kimbrel needed only 12 pitches to lock down his 20th save of the season. The right-hander has thrown 10.1 consecutive scoreless innings over his last 11 appearances, all of which have ended in a save. For the year, he's 20-for-22 in save chances with a 0.61 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 49:9 K:BB in 29.1 innings.