Closer roles shift for Athletics and Diamondbacks bullpens

MLB teams continue to shuffle ninth-inning assignments as the season enters its final stretch. Elvis Alvarado has emerged as the primary closing option for the Athletics after handling the final frame in four consecutive appearances. In Arizona, Juan Morillo is securing save opportunities for the Diamondbacks, recently recording back-to-back saves despite sharing time with Brandyn Garcia. The Orioles remain in a committee-based approach, with Andrew Kittredge taking the majority of recent high-leverage innings as Ryan Helsley works back from injury. Meanwhile, the Marlins await the return of Pete Fairbanks from the injured list, leaving Calvin Faucher and Michael Petersen to handle closing duties in the interim. Teams are prioritizing these late-inning adjustments to manage fatigue and performance as rosters remain in flux.

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