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Suter is slated to start Saturday's game against the Marlins in what's expected to be a bullpen day, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Suter hasn't recorded more than 11 outs in any of his prior 53 appearances on the campaign, so despite drawing the start Saturday, he's unlikely to pitch deep enough into the contest to qualify for a win. Atlanta hasn't designated a bulk reliever to pitch behind Suter, but Elieser Hernandez hasn't been used since being called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday and could be called upon to cover multiple innings out of the bullpen.

Hagenman struck out two and allowed one run on five hits and one walk over four innings of relief in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Nationals.

Called up from Triple-A Syracuse prior to Friday's contest, Hagenman was put to work right away out of the bullpen. The Mets had Jefry Yan cover the first 1.2 innings to open the contest, then two other relievers were called upon to record four outs before Hagenman entered the game in the bottom of the fourth. The right-hander pitched effectively during his time on the mound, but since he entered the contest with a three-run deficit that proved insurmountable for the Mets, he wasn't able to scoop up a win. Given that he tossed 70 pitches Friday, Hagenman is unlikely to be available for the final two games of the season.

The Giants recalled Lonsway from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.

Lonsway gave up three runs (two earned) over two innings during his MLB debut Aug. 29, but he'll get another opportunity to pitch for the big club as the team beefs up its bullpen depth down the stretch. Yunior Marte was optioned to Sacramento in a corresponding move.

The Giants optioned Marte to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.

The Giants won't need Marte for the rest of the year following his start Friday, so they'll send him down in order to bring in more bullpen depth in the form of Seth Lonsway. The 23-year-old Marte will finish the year with a 4.44 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over 24.1 innings after making the jump from Double-A directly to MLB in late August.

Cruz was removed from Saturday's game against the Tigers due to an apparent injury, Dominic Campbell of SI.com reports.

Cruz's knee seemed to be bothering him after his foot got stuck in the grass while he made a sliding catch in the first inning, and he was eventually taken out of the game in the third. The Pirates should provide more information on his status in the near future, but with just one game left on the schedule after Saturday, Pittsburgh may opt to keep him on the sidelines no matter what.

Stowers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta due to an abdominal injury, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

Saturday will mark the third consecutive game that Stowers hasn't started as he battles abdominal pain, and with the Marlins' season set to end Sunday, the team may decide to keep him out as a precaution. Stowers' absence Saturday will allow Deyvison De Los Santos to start at first base.

Davidson went 1-for-3 in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Dodgers.

Davidson hit a single in the seventh inning, accounting for one of San Francisco's three hits Friday. He's recorded a hit in each of his first four big-league games, slashing .308/.357/.308 with two runs scored and a stolen base in 14 plate appearances. The 24-year-old figures to continue receiving regular opportunities over the Giants' final two games of the year.

Hentges threw a scoreless inning while striking out one in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Dodgers.

Hentges recorded his third straight scoreless outing while throwing eight of his 11 pitches for strikes. The 30-year-old southpaw has been productive of late, turning in a 1.69 ERA and 6:2 K:BB in 5.1 innings over his last six appearances. On the campaign, he owns a 3.28 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 39:25 K:BB in 35.2 innings across 44 outings.

Dubon isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Miami.

Dubon went 0-for-3 on Friday to snap what had been a 12-game hitting streak, and he'll now get a day off Saturday while Mike Yastrzemski starts in left field and Dominic Smith works as the DH.

Freeman isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.

Freeman will get a chance to regroup Saturday after turning in just a .522 OPS in 45 plate appearances while starting each of the Dodgers' last 10 games. Enrique Hernandez will start at first base and bat eighth while Freeman sits.