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Pérez passed through waivers unclaimed after struggling to an inflated 6.19 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and 9/11 K/BB ratio across 16 innings of work this season. The 30-year-old lefty has the ability to elect free agency or stick around as organizational depth.

Cronenworth put the Padres ahead early, taking Zac Gallen deep for a three-run blast in the first inning. They would prove to be the winning runs in the contest as neither team could bring another run in over the rest of the game. The 32-year-old infielder is hitting .183/.285/.270 with three homers, 15 runs scored, and 10 RBI across 145 plate appearances.

Miller was summoned in the ninth inning with a three-run lead to close out the game against the D-backs. He worked a clean frame on 14 pitches, striking out two batters to secure the win for the Padres and his 23rd save of the season.

Márquez loaded the bases with no outs in the first inning and somehow came out of it with just one run allowed on a walk. He then settled in nicely, scattering three more baserunners over four scoreless innings, ending his day after five with four strikeouts. The 31-year-old right-hander holds a 5.02 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and a 24/18 K/BB ratio across 37 2/3 innings. His next turn in the rotation is scheduled to come Sunday against the Blue Jays in San Diego.

Gallen’s woes continued against the Padres on Tuesday. San Diego got to him for four runs in the first inning, including a three-run homer by Jake Cronenworth. He’d settled in to give the Diamondbacks five more scoreless frames, ending his day after six with five strikeouts. The 30-year-old right-hander will take a 6.34 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, and a 61/31 K/BB ratio across 98 innings into a start against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Boyd allowed three hits, walked two and struck out seven. He’s 2-0 with a 1.72 ERA in three starts since coming off the IL and 4-1 with a 4.31 ERA in eight starts overall this season. He’ll finish off the first half for the Cubs with a start in Cincinnati on Sunday.

It’s his third save in 221 career relief appearances. The 32-year-old has a 2.63 ERA in 27 1/3 innings over 22 appearances since being called up by the Cubs two months ago, and he’ll remain an option in the ninth until Daniel Palencia returns.

He gave up six hits, walked three and struck out three. Baz came into the night averaging 3.12 runs allowed and 5.94 innings in his 17 starts, but this is actually the first time he’s turned in a three-run, six-inning outing. Although he’s been adequate with his 4.12 ERA, he fell to 4-9 tonight and the Orioles dropped to 5-13 in his starts. He’ll face the Royals on Sunday.

Amala also scored three runs last Wednesday, though the Cubs scored 23 runs against the Padres in that game. Tonight, he scored three of their five runs. Amaya is hitting .234/.362/.363 on the season and has been splitting time evenly with Carson Kelly of late after serving as more of a backup early on.

The Astros won this game 6-3 despite being outhomered three to one and outhit 11 to six. Altuve has homered in back-to-back games and also has a triple, a double and three walks during his current four-game hitting streak.

Imai appeared to be dealing with a finger issue that led to a visit from a trainer at one point. It’s the third time in five starts that Imai has failed to make it out of the fourth. In the other two outings during the span, he allowed three runs with a 21/1 K/BB over 12 innings. The talent is there, but the consistency probably won’t be until maybe next year. He’ll be available to start Sunday against the Rangers, but it’s unclear if he’ll get the nod.