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Kinley allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless eighth inning to earn a hold Tuesday against the Nationals.

Kinley entered the game with a 3-1 lead and continued his solid run since the All-Star break. In 16 games -- spanning 16.2 frames -- he's maintained a 1.62 ERA and 0.78 WHIP to go along with an 18:5 K:BB. Notably, Victor Vodnik (shoulder) was unavailable Tuesday night, and Kinley would likely be next in line for save chances should Vodnik remain sidelined.

Vodnik experienced shoulder soreness while warming up to enter Tuesday's game against the Nationals, MLB.com reports.

Vodnik was preparing to enter the game in the ninth inning with the Rockies leading 3-1 but could not pitch. After the game, manager Bud Black termed the decision as cautious and referenced Vodnik's recent workload. Angel Chivilli entered the game and earned his first career save, though Tyler Kinley had already pitched the eighth inning and would likely be the top choice for save chances if Vodnik is forced to miss additional time.

Nunez (forearm) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, striking out a batter and allowing a hit over a scoreless inning.

Nunez has resided on the 15-day injured list for nearly a month with a pronator strain in his right forearm, so he'll likely require another minor-league appearance or two before the Mets activate him. The right-hander has posted a 2.43 ERA and 0.93 WHIP while striking out 45 batters and issuing just eight walks over 33.1 innings out of the New York bullpen this season.

Suarez picked up another save Tuesday night against the Twins after pitching a clean ninth inning and striking out a batter.

Suarez entered in the ninth for the second straight game and converted another save chance. He didn't have to work as hard to pick up three outs in this one, needing just nine pitches compared to 22 on Monday night. He's now converted six saves in a row and sits fourth in baseball with 29 saves for the year. The 33-year-old flamethrower owns a 1.79 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 48:10 K:BB in 50.1 innings this season.

Perez did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's win over the Twins, allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out two over 4.2 innings.

Perez had his worst outing since being acquired by the Padres but still pitched well enough to keep them in the game. He blanked the Twins through three innings before Ryan Jeffers took him deep in the fourth. Things could've taken a turn for the worst in the fifth, but Perez was helped out on a sacrifice fly to left that turned into a double play after Austin Martin was thrown out at home in a rundown. Perez has given up a home run in each of his last four starts but has been an ideal fill-in as the Padres' fifth pitcher while they wait for Yu Darvish (personal) to make his way back to the team. For the year, Perez owns a 4.67 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 86:36 K:BB in 106 innings. He tentatively lines up to face the Mets on Sunday to complete a two-start week.

Machado went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's win over the Twins.

Machado's lone hit of the night was a big one, as he brought the Padres level in the seventh with a two-run blast and also forced Bailey Ober out of the game. He's now reached 20 home runs for a ninth consecutive season (not including the shortened pandemic season) and is six homers away from being the Padres' all-time leader in home runs. Machado is slashing .269/.319/.450 with 43 extra-base hits, 73 RBI, 61 runs, six steals and a 34:96 BB:K in 496 plate appearances this year.

Profar went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Tuesday's win over the Twins.

Profar's bat woke up when it mattered most, as he took Steven Okert deep in the eighth to put the Padres ahead 6-5. It was his first home run since Aug. 4 and and his first multi-RBI game since July 31. He's been a revelation for the Padres this season; the 31-year-old is slashing .290/.387/.474 with 20 homers, 76 RBI, 74 runs, seven steals and a 57:76 BB:K in 521 plate appearances.

Walker picked up his second save of the season in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the White Sox after striking out the side in the ninth inning.

Walker needed just 11 pitches to strike out all three batters he faced in the ninth. He's been nothing short of spectacular since being named the team's new closer Aug. 10, allowing just an unearned run while posting an 11:2 K:BB over five innings. Jordan Hicks picked up the save Monday night and figures to be the fill-in closer whenever Walker is unavailable, but Walker seems to have firm grip on the role for a team that is still in the wild-card hunt. The 28-year-old is putting together an incredible season as a whole, posting a 2.07 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 82:15 K:BB in 65.1 innings to go along with two saves, 22 holds and eight wins.

Ray (3-2) got the win over the White Sox on Tuesday, allowing one run on three hits while striking out nine over 6.2 innings. He did not issue a walk.

Ray turned in arguably his best start since returning from Tommy John surgery. It was his longest outing of the season and also the first time he didn't walk a batter. He also tied his season high with nine strikeouts and retired 12 of the last 14 batters he faced, including two strikeouts in the seventh before he was eventually pulled with two outs. Ray has shown more good than bad since returning from injury, posting a 4.88 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 39:12 K:BB in 27.2 innings. He lines up to face the Brewers on the road to begin next week.

Ramos went 1-for-2 with two walks, two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the White Sox.

Ramos walked with the bases loaded in the third and then added on in the fifth with an RBI single. He now has four RBI over his last three games and has at least one hit in six of his last seven games. Ramos also managed to work multiple walks in a game for the first time since June 14. He continues to provide a spark towards the top of the Giants' order, slashing 280/.339/.488 with 18 homers, 60 RBI, 37 runs, four steals and a 31:104 BB:K in 381 plate appearances.