Melvin was already without long reliever Spencer Bivens, who threw a season-high 3 1/3 innings in Saturday’s 11-5 loss. Right-hander Tristan Beck, another multi-inning reliever, contributed two innings before backup catcher Logan Porter pitched the eighth.

The Los Angeles Dodgers watched the rival San Francisco Giants acquire superstar Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox. The Dodgers should make a quick statement and acquire one of these three players in blockbuster trades.

The Giants' part of the deal reportedly includes pitchers Jordan Hicks and Kyle Harrison. Designated hitter Devers, 28, had bristled at his demotion from third base.