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Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with four RBI and one run scored in Sunday's win against San Diego.

Interestingly, Mountcastle did not log an extra-base hit, instead plating four runners on a pair of two-run singles. The 27-year-old hasn't homered since July 6, but he has been productive for fantasy managers as part of a potent Orioles offense. The first baseman owns a .270 average with 12 home runs, 50 RBI and 46 runs scored in 96 games played this season.

Cano picked up his fourth save of the season Sunday against the Padres, allowing one earned run on three hits while striking out zero batters in one inning.

With Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel yielding five runs (three earned) and throwing 49 pitches across two appearances Thursday and Friday, Cano slotted in for the save opportunity Sunday. Cano was shaky, allowing the bases to be loaded with just one out, but a pair of groundouts ended the game, giving Cano his first save since June 16. Kimbrel remains the presumptive closer, but the 30-year-old Cano has pitched well this season and would be the top replacement option if Kimbrel's struggles continue. Cano owns a 2.88 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 40:19 K:BB with 24 holds in 40.2 innings.

Suarez came away with a no-decision in Sunday's win against the Padres, allowing three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out two batters in 4.2 innings.

Suarez was staked a 6-0 lead in the third inning, but a rocky fifth frame prevented the veteran from earning his sixth win of the season. The 34-year old was not sharp with his command, throwing just 55 percent of his pitches for strikes while registering an ugly 2:3 K:BB. Suarez has struggled mightily over his last three starts, pitching to a 10.03 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB in 11.2 innings. The right-hander will look to bounce back in his next start, tentatively scheduled for next weekend in Cleveland.

Diaz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Diaz accounted for the Astros' lone scoring play, taking reliever Alex Vesia deep in the sixth inning. Diaz has hit safely in seven of his last nine games, going 11-for-33 (.333) with four extra-base hits and eight RBI in that span. The catcher has a .288/.313/.427 slash line with nine homers, 57 RBI, 44 runs scored, 17 doubles, three triples and one stolen base over 94 contests this season.

Arrighetti (4-9) allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out eight over six innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Dodgers.

Arrighetti produced a baseline quality start, but he faded late by giving up a solo shot to James Outman in the fifth inning and a two-run blast to Gavin Lux in the sixth. This was the first time in four starts Arrighetti was tagged for multiple home runs. On the bright side, he's gone at least six innings in four of his last six starts, and he's limited opponents to three runs or less in three of those games. The rookie right-hander is at a 5.58 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 104:47 K:BB through 92 innings over 19 starts this season. He's tentatively projected to make his next start at home versus the Rays.

Povich is expected to be called up from Triple-A Norfolk to start Game 2 of the Orioles' doubleheader with the Blue Jays on Monday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Povich was sent down to Norfolk right before the All-Star break, but he'll make his return to the major-league roster Monday. The left-hander has produced a 6.27 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 24:18 K:BB over 33 innings in seven starts with Baltimore this season. Povich will look to take advantage of his latest opportunity with the big-league club while also getting another crack at Toronto's lineup, which scratched across six runs on five hits against the southpaw in his major-league debut June 6.

Noel went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's win against the Phillies.

Noel tied the game in the fourth inning with a three-run shot off Phillies starter Kolby Allard, his sixth home run of the season. The 23-year-old had been slumping since the All-Star break, batting just .143 with one home run, one RBI and one run scored in eight games before Sunday's breakout. The rookie has enjoyed a nice start to his career, batting .250 with six home runs, 11 RBI and seven runs scored in 23 games played.

Margot went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored Sunday against the Tigers.

Margot earned the starting nod for the second consecutive game and just the third time since the All-Star break, recording three hits for the third time this season. Margot has mostly found himself on the short side of a platoon recently but was inserted into the lineup to give Byron Buxton a breather. He took advantage with his first three-hit game in over a month and has now accumulated seven hits in his last 21 at-bats.

Clase struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning to pick up his 33rd save of the season Sunday against the Phillies.

Clase needed just seven pitches to secure the one-run victory for the Guardians, notching his fourth save in six days. The 26-year-old has been utterly dominant this season, pitching to a 0.73 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 42:6 K:BB in 49.1 innings. Clase is now tied with Ryan Helsley for the league lead in saves with 33.

Smith will sit Sunday against the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Smith will head to the bench with left-hander Carlos Rodon on the mound. Romy Gonzalez will take over at first base and bat sixth versus New York.