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Bachar

Possibly stretching out to start, Bachar was literally perfect in one full revolution around the Rays’ order. He mixed five pitches and his fastball held firm around 94 mph. That was his only pitch that induced a swing-and-miss though and still only reaching 49 pitches, it still feels like it’ll be a little while if he can work up to a full starter’s workload.

Bachar gave up no hits, walked one and struck out three. It was his first appearance as an opener. He still has a 0-0 record in 19 total appearances this year. Bachar had eight wins and three saves last year, but now the Marlins could see him as more of a multi-inning reliever going forward.

Just when it looked like Calvin Faucher was working his way up to being the Marlins’ preferred closer, he pitched the eighth inning of this game while Bachar took the ninth and nabbed the save. He became the fifth different member of this bullpen to be credited with a save since the All-Star break and was entrusted with the top of the Astros’ order in the ninth inning, dispelling any ideas that Faucher was used earlier for matchup purposes.

Bachar is back from paternity leave after missing three games to be with his family. The 30-year-old righty will be available for Monday’s series opener against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. He’s emerged as a key cog in Miami’s relief mix this season, recording a strong 3.15 ERA and 48/21 K/BB ratio across 45 2/3 innings (32 appearances).

Bachar will be away from the team for up to three days while welcoming a new member to the family. Freddy Tarnok was recalled from Triple-A to take Bachar’s place on the roster.

After Calvin Faucher and Ronny Henriquez pitched the seventh and eighth innings, respectively, the Marlins took a two-run lead in the bottom of the eighth. Bachar was then summoned to close out the game against the Brewers. He tossed a clean ninth to convert his first save of the season. Henriquez had recorded the previous three for the team and should continue to be in line for most save chances in Miami. However, it’s been a fluid situation all season.

The Marlins played with an open spot last night after putting Ryan Weathers on the IL, so Bachar comes up without a countermove today. He had a 4.73 ERA in 26 2/3 innings out of the Marlins pen before being sent down on May 24. He’d since allowed one run and struck out six in three innings in Triple-A.

Bachar worked 2 2/3 innings during Friday’s loss to the Angels, so he’ll head back to Jacksonville with Jansen Junk providing a fresh arm for the Fish in their series against the Angels.

Bachar was claimed off waivers earlier this week from the Padres and will join Miami’s bullpen mix this weekend with several pitchers heading to the injured list.

Bachar was designated for assignment Sunday and the Marlins will give the 29-year-old a look in the organization.