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After 30 games without a save, the Braves have recorded them in back-to-back games. This wasn’t supposed to be a save situation, but Enyel De Los Santos got into trouble in a 7-3 game in the ninth, giving up hits to two of the three batters he faced. Iglesias came in and allowed an RBI double with two outs before Francisco Lindor grounded out to end the game. It’s his first save since May 16. Dylan Lee, who got the final four outs Monday, is probably still the favorite for saves in Atlanta for the moment. Iglesias figures to get Tuesday off after working consecutive days.

According to manager Kevin Cash, that will keep DeLuca out 6-8 weeks. The 27-year-old was placed on the IL before Sunday’s game after suffering the hamstring strain during Friday’s game against New York. Assuming no significant setbacks, that puts DeLuca back in Tampa Bay before the end of July.

Henderson went five scoreless innings while striking out seven in a win over the Dodgers on Friday, but he didn’t exit that outing unscatched. The 24-year-old is scheduled to face the Cardinals on Wednesday, but Murphy suggests that may not be in the cards, no pun intended. Fantasy managers who are looking to use Henderson for that outing will want to stay tuned for updates.

Gray was away from the team for the weekend while helping take care of something bigger than baseball. The 30-year-old is up with Gabriel Gonzalez heading back to Triple-A St. Paul to make room.

Gonzalez, 22, gets sent back down as expected with Tristan Gray back from paternity leave. The outfielder will likely get another chance with Minnesota before the campaign comes to a close, and has some long-term fantasy upside.

Nishida gets the promotion after impressing in Charlotte with a .342/449/.392 slash over 32 games in Triple-A. The 25-year-old is a versatile player capable of playing all three outfield spots and the middle infield, but the lack of power makes him a tough sell from a fantasy perspective.

Kelenic is not all that long removed from being considered among the top prospects in baseball, but to say it hasn’t worked out — with the exception of about half a season with Seattle — is an understatement. The 26-year-old will hit the waiver wire, and if he goes unclaimed, he can report back to Triple-A Charlotte or test free agency.

It was assumed that 27th man Grant Wolfram would be returned to Triple-A after Sunday’s doubleheader, but he’ll stick around and Suárez will go back on waivers for the third time this season. Suárez pitched four scoreless innings today, giving him a 2.75 ERA in 19 2/3 innings over the course of seven relief appearances.

Griffin allowed three hits and one walk, lowering his ERA to 3.63 on the year. He began the season on an unsustainable pace before allowing 14 earned runs in his past two starts. Then he blanked one of baseball’s best offenses in their own park. Griffin’s ERA is now right in line with his 3.75 xFIP, and he next lines up for a home start versus the Padres.

Pérez struck out two and walked two. His top-prospect days are well behind him at 35 years old, but he’s managed to carve out quite the sustainable career following some early struggles. The soft-tossing southpaw will be a difficult start in Cincinnati next time out.

The theft was his eighth of the season. While Wood’s stolen-base attempt rate is slightly below last year, he’s making up for it with extra times on base. He’s also been more efficient on the base paths. He’s currently 8-for-9 after going 15-for-22 last year. He’s becoming a true fantasy superstar in his age-23 campaign.