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Sewald (0-1) allowed three runs on three hits in one inning during Friday's 8-7 loss to the Rays. He struck out one and was charged with a blown save and a loss.

Sewald was tasked with preserving a one-run lead in the ninth inning but he coughed up a one-out, three-run blast to Manuel Margot. He had thrown six perfect innings with eight strikeouts to begin the year but he saw his ERA jump to 3.86 after Friday's outing. It was Sewald's first save chance of the season and his performance likely won't earn him many more opportunities in the near future.

Fleming yielded two runs on four hits and three walks over 2.2 innings in Friday's victory against Seattle. He struck out one batter and did not factor in the decision.

Fleming entered the game in the third inning after Matt Wisler allowed two runs in two frames as the opener. The former let four of the first five batters in the fourth inning reach base, with the lone out being Abraham Toro's RBI sacrifice fly. The 25-year-old saw his ERA rise slightly from 6.32 to 6.38. Fleming is expected to face the Angels on the road next week.

Raley tossed a clean inning and earned a save over the Mariners on Friday.

Raley entered the game to protect an 8-7 lead after Ryan Thompson served up a solo home run to Eugenio Suarez to lead off the ninth inning. The 33-year-old southpaw needed just nine pitches to retire three straight batters and pick up his second save in as many days. Raley has registered a 2.25 ERA with three saves and a 10:1 K:BB through eight innings this season.

Iglesias struck out one batter in a perfect inning while earning a save over the Nationals on Friday.

Iglesias needed just six pitches to finish off Friday's 3-0 win, including a three-pitch strikeout of Keibert Ruiz to end the contest. It was his first appearance since nearly blowing a save against the White Sox on May 1, but he's now converted all seven of his save chances this season. The veteran righty is sporting a 2.53 ERA and 14:2 K:BB through 10.2 frames.

Brieske (0-2) allowed three runs on five hits and three walks over five innings Friday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Astros.

All three runs against Brieske came in the second inning when he coughed up back-to-back homers to Chas McCormick and Martin Maldonado. He's now tossed exactly five innings in each of his first three career MLB starts. The 24-year-old rookie saw his ERA climb to 4.20 with a 9:7 K:BB. Brieske is currently in line to face the Athletics at home next week.

Montero struck out one batter in a perfect inning and notched a save against Detroit on Friday.

With Ryan Pressly (rest) getting Friday off, Montero jumped back into the closer role and earned his third save over his last four appearances. The 31-year-old needed just 14 pitches (nine strikes) to retire the Tigers in order. He's now allowed just one run while posting a 17:3 K:BB through 12.1 frames on the year.

Pressly (rest) is unavailable out of the Astros' bullpen Friday against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

This is a fairly fluid situation in the ninth inning, so it's worth noting that while Rafael Montero may get the save chance, Pressly was not considered a viable option after throwing 21 pitches in his first game off the injured list Thursday. Granted, that was a blown save, so Pressly's role is still up in the air going forward.

Hendriks struck out three and walked one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to pick up the save against the Red Sox.

He was tasked with protecting a two-run lead, and apart from walking Christian Vazquez, he was perfect, striking out Franchy Cordero, Jackie Bradley and Jarren Duran to pick up his eighth save of the season. Hendriks wasn't stellar out of the gate this season, but he now has five straight scoreless appearances under his belt and four saves over that stretch.

Guerra cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The former shortstop prospect turned reliever showed signs of promise a few years ago with San Diego, but it's been mostly a struggle for him in his new role. He gave up three home runs and walked four in 7.1 innings in the majors this season.

Moran was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

He struck out five and did not allow a run in 2.2 innings, pitching Wednesday and Thursday. The Twins will call up Cole Sands to provide a fresh arm out of the bullpen.