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Alvarez didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Marlins, allowing two hits and three walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out six.

Alvarez was excellent Sunday, as he held Miami to just a pair of singles, though he ultimately came away with a no-decision as the Nats' bullpen imploded in a six-run ninth inning. Alvarez has now gone 10 straight appearances without a win despite posting a 2.41 ERA across his last seven outings (37.1 innings). Overall, the southpaw is 2-6 with a 3.47 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 86:41 K:BB across 90.2 innings this season. Alvarez is tentatively lined up for a road matchup with the Dodgers his next time out.

The Giants placed Hentges on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a left forearm strain.

Hentges presumably sustained the injury during or coming out of his most recent appearance Tuesday, when he tossed a scoreless inning of relief against the Reds. Reds. The Giants will likely send Hentges in for an MRI to determine the severity of his forearm strain, but given the nature of the injury, the southpaw could be at risk of missing the rest of the season. He holds a 3.27 ERA and 1.61 WHIP over 33 innings on the campaign.

The Angels demoted Martin to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

After just four days with the big-league squad, the Halos are sending Martin back to Salt Lake. During his time in Triple-A this season, including with Durham in the Rays' system, the right-hander owns a 3-1 record, 2.79 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 55:27 K:BB over 48.1 innings. Los Angeles recalled Blake Weiman to take Martin's spot on the 26-man roster.

The Angels called up Weiman from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Weiman will get his second stint in the majors this month. In eight games with the big-league club, Weiman owns a 3.00 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 8:1 K:BB over nine innings. The Angels optioned Trevor Martin to Salt Lake to free a spot on the active roster for Weiman.

The Angels promoted Farris from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Farris will make his way back to the big-league club, where he has appeared in 26 games this season. Over 47.1 innings, the 25-year-old owns a 1-3 record, 4.18 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 49:23 K:BB. Los Angeles placed George Klassen (back) on the IL to make room for Farris on the active roster.

The Angels placed Klassen on the 15-day injured list Sunday with left low back inflammation.

The 24-year-old rookie sports a 2-2 record, 3.67 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 24:21 K:BB over 27 innings this season. The Halos recalled Mitch Farris from Triple-A Salt Lake to provide bullpen depth during Klassen's absence.

Rice is out of the lineup for the Yankees' series finale against Boston.

Despite recording multi-hit performances in three of his last four games, Rice will sit out Sunday's pivotal matchup with the Red Sox. Paul Goldschmidt will lead off and play first base, while Luis Garcia will slot in as the DH and cleanup for New York.

Neto is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Phillies, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Despite recording at least one base hit in 10 of his last 11 games, Neto will sit out Sunday's matchup as the Angels look to avoid the sweep. Oswald Peraza will play shortstop and bat eighth for Los Angeles.

Edwards (hand) was removed from the game after colliding with Jorbit Vivas at second base in the fifth inning, per Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio Network.

After having his left wrist/hand area tangled up while trying to tag Vivas at second base, Edwards was removed from the game. Edwards has played every game this season for the Marlins and is in jeopardy of missing his first game as Miami wraps up its series with the Nationals on Monday. Griffin Conine replaced Edwards in the bottom of the fifth while Javier Sanoja moved over to second base.

Manager Dave Roberts said Smith (neck) is expected to rejoin the Dodgers when MLB rosters expand Tuesday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

The veteran catcher started up a rehab assignment Aug. 25 and has gone 3-for-13 with two doubles and a homer through four rehab games. Smith has been out since early June due to a neck injury, but it appears he's ready to rejoin the Dodgers for the final month of the season. Before landing on the injured list the 31-year-old was in the midst of an underwhelming campaign with what would be a career-worst .720 OPS in 52 contests.