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Leclerc picked up the save Friday against the Tigers, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out three and walking one over one inning.

Leclerc was called in to save the game in the ninth, but had a few scares after allowing a walk from Jeimer Candelario and a two-run home run from Riley Greene, putting the Tigers within one run of a tie. Brett Martin has not had a save since July 11 and Jonathan Hernandez's last one was Aug. 15. The Rangers lack stability in the closer role, but Leclerc is not doing himself any favors fighting for saves with outings like the one he had Friday.

Otto (6-8) earned the win against the Tigers on Friday, allowing four runs on five hits while striking out three and walking two over five innings.

Otto's outing Friday was not pretty, but it did the job. He threw 48 of 80 pitches for strikes across four frames, but was able to pick up the win thanks to an offensive outburst from his team. The righty has only completed six innings five times in 20 starts, whether by design or because of his performance. Friday's four-run clunker raised Otto's ERA to 4.79.

Tate retired the only batter he faced to pick up the save in a 2-0 win over the Astros on Friday.

Tate was called on in relief with men on first and second and two out in the bottom of the ninth. He made quick work of former teammate Trey Mancini by striking him out on three pitches to notch his third save of the season. Closer Felix Bautista was taking a day of rest after throwing 18 pitches for the win in Thursday's game. This was Tate's first scoreless appearance in his last four.

Alexander (3-8) took the loss to the Rangers on Friday, allowing seven runs on eight hits while striking out three and walking one over three innings.

Alexander had a rough day Friday, getting knocked around for seven earned runs across three frames. He threw 43 of 68 pitches for strikes and was relieved Garrett Hill for the fourth inning. Alexander was mostly done in by home runs, three in total. He allowed a solo homer in the first inning, a three-run shot in the second and a two-run blast in the third. This was his worst start of the season, though he turned in a quality start in two of his three previous outings. Alexander's ERA shot up from 4.03 to 4.83 after Friday's debacle.

Clase (2-3) allowed an unearned run on one hit without recording an out, taking the loss in extra innings versus the Mariners on Friday.

Clase gave up the game-winning hit to Mitch Haniger on the third pitch of the 11th inning, bringing home the phantom runner. This ended Clase's 7.1-inning scoreless streak. The right-hander still has a 1.20 ERA with a 0.66 WHIP and 57:6 K:BB through 52.2 innings while racking up 29 saves this year as the unquestioned closer for Cleveland.

Peralta allowed a run on two hits and struck out two in one inning to earn the save in Friday's 3-2 win over the Athletics.

It wasn't the sharpest of outings, but Peralta was able to protect a two-run lead. This was the second straight appearance in which he's earned a save. As a high-leverage lefty, he could be in line for some matchup-based opportunities in the ninth inning while Clay Holmes (back) and Scott Effross (shoulder) are on the injured list. Peralta has pitched to a solid 2.57 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 40:17 K:BB through 49 innings this year while adding three saves, eight holds and a 2-3 record in 48 appearances.

Yarbrough (1-8) allowed five runs on eight hits over 3.1 innings Friday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Red Sox.

Yarbrough took over in the second frame after a scoreless inning by opener JT Chargois and he promptly gave up a run. The 30-year-old lefty then gave up two more runs in each of the fourth and fifth innings. Yarbrough had tossed 8.1 scoreless frames over his previous two outings, but his ERA now sits at 4.87 through 16 appearances. He'll likely take the mound at home against the Yankees next week.

Saucedo (hip) resumed a rehab assignment at Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Saucedo recently had his rehab assignment paused due to left shoulder fatigue, but he returned to action at Buffalo on Friday and struck out the side on 15 pitches. The southpaw has had rehab assignments paused twice since landing on the injured list in late April, so the Blue Jays will likely exercise caution before clearing him to rejoin the major-league club.

Howard (shoulder) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Saturday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

The 26-year-old was placed the injured list with a right shoulder impingement syndrome Aug. 10, and he resumed throwing in a bullpen session last week. Howard is expected to throw 30-35 pitches Saturday and could begin a rehab assignment next week if all goes well.

Reyes had his contract selected by the Angels on Friday.

The Angels have three players who are unvaccinated and can't travel into Canada for this weekend's three-game set in Toronto, including two relievers, and Reyes will join the team as bullpen depth. The right-hander last pitched in the majors in 2019 and has a 3.92 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 52:28 K:BB in 38 appearances with Triple-A Salt Lake this year.