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Alzolay (2-3) allowed three runs on five hits across five innings to record the win Monday against the Nationals. He struck out three and did not issue a walk.

Alzolay wasn't particularly sharp, allowing home runs to Trea Turner and former teammate Kyle Schwarber, but he was still able to outduel Jon Lester. It was Lester's offseason departure that created one of several openings in the Chicago rotation, and the 26-year-old Alzolay has helped fill the void. He now has a 4.62 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 39 strikeouts across seven starts (37 innings). Alzolay will look to build on the win his next time out Saturday against St. Louis.

Abreu was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Monday's game against Texas. He allowed two walks and struck out four in three innings prior to his demotion.

Abreu provided the Yankees with some long relief after starter Gerrit Cole surrendered five runs in five innings. Abreu has given up one run on four walks and struck out seven across five frames with the big club in 2021 and should have a good chance to surface again with the Yankees later on.

Diaz picked up the save after allowing one walk in a scoreless ninth inning Monday against the Braves.

Diaz issued a walk to Freddie Freeman with one out in the ninth inning, but he was able to quickly retire the next two batters to nail down the save. The right-hander is a perfect 6-for-6 in save situations this season despite an unimpressive 3.86 ERA across 16.1 innings.

Rogers picked up the save after allowing a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Monday against the Reds.

Rogers gave up a single to begin the frame, but he induced a ground ball for a double play and retired the final batter on a flyout to center field. The right-hander has been locked in of late, piecing together 10 consecutive scoreless outings, giving up five hits and fanning three over that stretch (10 innings). Rogers was called on to get his second save in as many days after Jake McGee blew a save and took a loss in his two most recent outings.

White was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

White has appeared in just four games in the month of May, surrendering eight runs (one earned) while fanning three over four innings of relief work. He'll head to the minors to make room for the activation of David Price (hamstring) off the injured list.

Cabrera, who fired 1.2 scoreless innings during which he allowed three hits and a walk while recording two strikeouts in a loss to the Padres on Sunday, now has five consecutive scoreless appearances spanning 6.2 innings.

The left-hander has whittled his ERA and WHIP down to 2.21 and 1.08, respectively, in the process and is also now up to six holds for the season. Cabrera has also already matched 2020's tally of 19 appearances and projects to continue in a high-volume later-inning role, making him a valuable commodity in formats that count holds.

Diekman was charged with his second blown save in a win over the Twins on Sunday, allowing two earned runs on three hits and a wild pitch and recording one strikeout over one-third of an inning.

The veteran left-hander was uncharacteristically poor for the second time in as many days, getting his outing off on the wrong foot by allowing a double to Max Kepler and a subsequent two-run home run by Andrelton Simmons. Diekman has now allowed earned runs in back-to-back appearances for the first time all season and has seen his ERA quickly rise from 2.12 to 3.57 in the process.

Trivino (2-1) was credited with the victory in a win over the Twins on Sunday, firing 1.1 scoreless innings during which he allowed a hit and no walks.

Trivino continued his recent solid stretch of pitching with an efficient 17-pitch outing that saw him lower his ERA to 3.27. The right-hander has generated four consecutive scoreless appearances and should continue seeing a fantasy-friendly mix of hold and save chances, along with the occasional decision.

Tapia was designated for assignment Monday.

Tapia made a pair of appearances for the Mariners in early May, throwing two scoreless innings. He'll make way on the 40-man roster for the Mariners to select Brady Lail's contract.

Vesia was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Vesia made three relief appearances during his stint in the majors and allowed five runs (three earned) on a hit and five walks while striking out seven in four innings. His removal from the major-league roster was part of a transaction to make room for Albert Pujols and Yoshi Tsutsugo.