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Barlow issued one walk and struck out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning while earning a save over the Angels on Monday.

Barlow allowed a leadoff walk to Luis Rengifo but had no issue finishing off the 7-4 win. He's now turned in 10 straight scoreless appearances, going 1-0 with seven saves during that span. The 26-year-old is sporting a 1.35 ERA and a 15:4 K:BB on the year.

Graveman allowed three earned runs on four hits while striking out one across one inning Monday against the Royals.

Graveman entered the game with a three-run lead in the eighth inning, though he coughed up the advantage by allowing three singles and a double. He entered the contest having allowed only one earned run across his last 10 frames, and he posted four holds and two saves in that span. Despite his poor outing, Graveman should continue to occupy the top setup role in the White Sox bullpen.

Cimber pitched two-thirds of an inning, retiring both batters he faced while striking out one on his way to a save in Monday's 6-2 win over the Mariners.

With Jordan Romano (illness) unavailable Monday, Cimber was called upon to get the final two outs of the Blue Jays' win over the Mariners. After Ross Stripling gave up an unearned run while registering one out in the ninth, the 29-year-old entered the game and got both batters he faced out, stranding two runners on base. The save was his second of the season while he has five holds operating as a set-up option before Romano who typically gets the ninth frame. Cimber has a 2.35 ERA and 0.85 WHIP with 11 punchouts in 15.1 innings this year.

Kittredge (3-1) allowed a solo home run in the ninth inning to take the loss Monday against Detroit.

Kittredge entered the game in the top of the ninth inning with the score knotted at two. He recorded two outs without incident but then allowed the game-winning home run to Harold Castro. While Kittredge still appears to be Tampa Bay's preferred closer, he has served up three home runs across his last 5.2 innings of work. In that span, he's been charged with two blown saves and a loss. If the team opts to look elsewhere in the ninth inning, Brooks Raley appears to be the likeliest candidate.

Hendriks struck out all three batters he faced and earned a save over the Royals on Monday.

Hendriks needed just 12 pitches in a perfect 10th inning to secure the 5-3 win Monday. He blew his last two save chances after converting the previous nine. The veteran righty lowered his ERA to 4.41 with 10 saves and 26 punchouts through 16.1 innings.

Romano was unavailable to pitch in Monday's game against the Mariners due to a non-COVID-related illness, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Romano will be considered day-to-day moving forward and was spotted pacing the bullpen during Monday's matchup. "He's not gonna stay in the clubhouse, he's a gamer," said manager Charlie Montoyo. "And it's not COVID, so he's not contagious." The team will likely re-evaluate the closer Tuesday morning before determining his availability for the second game of the series.

Fulmer (2-2) allowed one run on a hit and a walk to get credited with a blown save Monday against the Rays, though he was able to earn the win.

Fulmer started the bottom of the eighth inning out with a strikeout, but got into some trouble by allowing a double and a walk with one out. He then tossed a wild pitch, and the lead runner would later score on a sacrifice fly to tie the game at 2-2, though the Tigers would score in the top of the ninth to go back ahead. Fulmer has now blown two saves this season to go with his 3.14 ERA, and while closer Gregory Soto has seemingly been on thin ice lately, the latter did wrap up Monday's contest with a clean ninth inning. For now, Fulmer should stick in a setup role, with Soto the top option for saves in Detroit.

Soto recorded the save Monday against the Rays after allowing one hit and striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.

Soto retired the first two batters on a popout and a strikeout before surrending a single to Harold Ramirez, and he finished the job by getting Mike Zunino on a flyout to center field. He's now recorded a save in back-to-back chances after blowing a save opportunity Friday against the Orioles. Soto owns a 3.18 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with an 11:8 K:BB across 11.1 frames in 2022.

Abreu (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock later in the week, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Abreu landed on the 15-day injured list May 3 due to a sprained ankle, and he's continuing to ramp up his activity. He'll likely get a few relief appearances in the minors before being activated.

Romano will not be available to pitch in Monday's game against Seattle and is currently being evaluated by the team's medical staff, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

The location and nature of Romano's injury remain a mystery at this point, and the Blue Jays will excercise caution by holding him out of the series opener. He'll be considered day-to-day until more information becomes available. Adam Cimber could serve as the team's closer if the situation presents itself Monday evening, as he's seen three save chances so far this season.