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Mlodzinski threw three scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing two hits and no walks to earn the save Wednesday against the Mariners.

Mlodzinski continues to serve in a bulk-relief role, this time following Braxton Ashcraft while finishing off a blowout win for the Pirates. He earned his second save in the process and has not been charged with an earned run in each of his last three appearances. However, Mlodzinski's fantasy relevance remains limited because he's pitching about once a week on a starter's schedule, yet with lesser volume and win potential.

Freeman went 2-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Freeman has earned his most consistent playing time of the season since being activated from the injured list June 14. Since rejoining the active roster, he's started eight of 10 games while going 10-for-32 with four RBI and nine runs scored. Freeman also has two three-hit performances in his last three contests.

Castro went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Castro has swung the bat well for all of June, with this marking his sixth multi-hit effort in 18 starts. He's hit .324 with 14 RBI, 14 runs scored and two stolen bases in that span. Castro has established himself as a key part of Colorado's lineup, as he's served as the leadoff hitter against lefties across the last month, and he's primarily hit second against righties for the past two weeks.

Manaea did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Cubs, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out four over three innings.

Manaea wasn't helped by the defense behind him, as the Mets committed two infield errors while he was on the mound. He allowed back-to-back doubles to open the second inning to bring in the first run against him, then five straight Cubs reached base in the fourth -- one via an error -- to force his early exit. Despite the short outing, Manaea still generated 10 swinging strikes. He has now posted a 3.86 ERA and 22:5 KBB in five outings as a starter or bulk reliever, with Wednesday's showing being the most earned runs he's allowed in that role so far. The 34-year-old is set for a road outing against Toronto next time out.

Carrigg went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Carrigg played a key role in the Rockies' win, driving in a run with a single in the seventh inning before doubling in an additional run one frame later. The performance continued a strong homestand for Carrigg, as he's tallied at least one hit in five straight games while also tacking on three runs and a pair of doubles in that span. Carrigg has performed well in his first 58 plate appearances in the majors, striking out at only a 20.7 percent clip while hitting .271 and maintaining a 139 wRC+.

Bolte went 1-for-2 with a double, a walk and a hit-by-pitch in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Giants.

Bolte worked out of the leadoff spot since Zack Gelof (hand) was unavailable. This was just the second time Bolte has hit higher than fifth in the order. He has the speed for a leadoff role -- he's up to nine steals on 12 attempts this season -- and his 10 percent walk rate also makes him a good fit. The outfielder has hit .308 with an .809 OPS, two home runs, 10 RBI, 12 runs scored and six doubles over his first 38 MLB contests.

Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Giants.

Muncy opened the scoring with his eighth-inning blast. The infielder has handled a short-side platoon role since returning from a broken hand earlier in June. He's now batting .230 with a .725 OPS, five homers, 18 RBI, 20 runs scored, two stolen bases, six doubles and two triples over 38 games this season. Muncy could see an uptick in playing time if Zack Gelof (hand) or Jacob Wilson (shoulder) miss more action after sustaining injuries this week.

Alvarado (3-3) allowed two runs on two hits over two-thirds of an inning to take the loss and a blown save Wednesday versus the Giants.

Alvarado gave up ninth-inning solo shots to Rafael Devers and Victor Bericoto. This was Alvarado's first blown save of the season, though he's also 11 days removed from his last converted save. He's allowed five runs over 5.1 innings in his last four appearances, including four homers. Overall, Alvarado has a 6.20 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 25:7 K:BB through 20.1 innings with two saves and four holds. If his struggles persist, he could pitch his way out of the high-leverage role he earned earlier in June.

Jump allowed three hits and a walk while striking out nine over five scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Giants on Wednesday.

Jump's nine strikeouts reset his season high for the third start in a row. He's also kept runs off the board in three of his six career starts so far. The 23-year-old now has a 2.04 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 35:10 K:BB across 35.1 innings. He's also yet to allow a home run, which is particularly useful in a hitter-friendly home park. Jump's next projected start will be the biggest test of his young career, as he is lined up for a home start against the Dodgers.

Bericoto went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Athletics.

Bericoto has played sparingly in his time on the big-league roster. The outfielder was in the starting lineup Wednesday, and he delivered some heroics with a walk-off blast versus Elvis Alvarado in the ninth inning. Two of Bericoto's four hits have been solo shots. He's firmly in a reserve role at this time.