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Hendriks (3-3) earned the win Friday over the Twins, allowing one hit in a scoreless inning. He did not strike out or walk a batter.

Hendriks was the beneficiary of the White Sox's rally in the bottom of the ninth inning. This was the first time in four appearances Hendriks didn't allow a run -- he surrendered four runs (three earned) over his last three innings entering Friday. Despite the shaky form lately, he's yet to be truly challenged for the closing gig. The 33-year-old owns a 3.26 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 67:11 K:BB while going 29-for-33 in save chances this year through 47 innings.

Chafin (1-2) pitched 1.1 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win Friday against the Royals. He didn't allow any hits or walks.

Chafin has pitched well this season for Detroit with a 2.76 ERA and 0.96 WHIP, though it took him until September to earn his first win. The lefty's setup role is perhaps more valuable in real baseball than in fantasy, though he can still provide some help with ratios and strikeouts, as he has 55 of them across just 45.2 innings this year.

Soto allowed one hit and struck out three batters in a scoreless ninth inning to earn a save over the Royals on Friday.

Soto coughed up a two-out single to Brent Rooker but worked around it with ease to finish a 5-4 win. The 27-year-old southpaw had given up four runs over his previous two outings, but his strong performance Friday gave him his first save since Aug. 20. Soto lowered his season ERA to 3.56 with a 48:25 K:BB and 24 saves through 48 innings.

Pivetta (calf) will likely be able to make his next start, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Pivetta exited Friday's matchup with a left calf contusion and was limping heavily after the game, but it doesn't appear as though he'll be forced to spend time on the injured list. The right-hander will be monitored over the coming days, but manager Alex Cora believes he will make his next scheduled start on the road against Tampa Bay on Wednesday.

Morris (0-1) allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks over two innings Friday, striking out three and taking a loss against Seattle.

Morris made a start in place of Zach Plesac (hand) for his MLB debut Friday. It wasn't a very clean outing but he showed some signs of the talent that makes him one of Cleveland's top pitching prospects. The 25-year-old forced six whiffs in 54 pitches while his fastball touched the upper-90s. He also coughed up three extra-base hits however, including Cal Raleigh's solo shot. Morris is currently lined up for a start in Kansas City next week but he doesn't appear to be stretched out enough for a full workload yet.

Richards will start Saturday's game against the Pirates, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Richards hasn't made a start since 2020 and hasn't lasted very long in any of his relief appearances this season, so it seems likely that he'll be used as an opener during Saturday's matchup. The right-hander posted a 1.46 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 12.1 innings over 12 appearances in August.

Pivetta was removed from Friday's game against the Rangers due to a left calf contusion, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Pivetta sustained his injury while fielding a grounder in the top of the third inning Friday, and he was replaced to begin the fourth frame. The right-hander will presumably be monitored further before the Red Sox determine his status for his next start. If Pivetta is cleared to pitch, he tentatively lines up to start on the road against Tampa Bay on Wednesday.

Pivetta exited Friday's start against the Rangers after the third inning due to an apparent lower body injury, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Pivetta fielded a grounder to make the second out in the top of the third inning and was able to remain on the mound to finish the frame, but he limped off the field and was ultimately replaced to begin the fourth. Prior to his departure, he allowed a run on four hits and two walks while striking out two in three innings. The extent of his injury isn't yet known, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to make his next start.

Chapman (leg) threw Friday for the first time since landing on the injured list, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

Chapman landed on the injured Saturday due to a leg infection, an issue which developed after he got a new tattoo. He expects to advance to a bullpen session within a day or two. He could potentially add to his nine saves once healthy, but that would require a return to his previous form in addition to a return to full health. It might also require a collapse from Clay Holmes, who returned from a back injury Monday.

Manager Mike Matheny said Friday that he expects Castillo to start Sunday's game against the Tigers, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Castillo was sent down by the Royals on Aug. 20, but he should rejoin the major-league club for Sunday's series finale in Detroit. While the Royals have some off days over the next few weeks that could allow them to use a five-man rotation, Castillo should have a chance to earn additional starts after he posted a 2.81 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in 25.2 innings over 10 appearances (three starts) in the majors earlier this year.