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Abreu was unavailable for Saturday's game against the Padres due to a leg injury, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

The 24-year-old apparently suffered the injury while shagging flyballs during batting practice. It's unclear if the issue will affect Abreu's availability for Sunday's series finale.

Barnes gave up a run on two hits while striking out one in the ninth inning Saturday to record his 12th save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Marlins.

It's only the fourth time in 23 appearances Barnes has been tagged for a run. The Boston closer has a 2.63 ERA and stellar 41:5 K:BB through 24 innings this season while converting 12 of 13 save chances.

Swanson was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a strained right groin.

The 27-year-old recorded his first save of the season with 1.1 scoreless frames Friday against the Rangers, but he apparently injured his groin during the contest. Swanson will be eligible to be activated June 8, though it's unclear how long he's expected to be sidelined.

Vest (undisclosed) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.

The 25-year-old landed on the COVID IL on May 21 after a potential positive test by a member of the pitching staff, and he'll rejoin the active roster Saturday. Vest has a 4.22 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 15:10 K:BB with five holds across 21.1 innings this season.

Feyereisen earned the save during Saturday's 5-3 win over the Rays by recording one strikeout and not allowing a baserunner during the ninth inning.

Diego Castillo tossed a scoreless eighth inning to line up for the victory, and Feyereisen closed the door in the ninth to nab his second save since being acquired by the Rays last week. Manager Kevin Cash will mix-and-match his options for saves -- four different relievers have recorded multiple saves this season -- and Feyereisen has quickly established himself as a trusted option for his new team. Castillo should be looked at as the primary closer, but Feyereisen is in the mix along with Pete Fairbanks, Jeffrey Springs and Andrew Kittredge.

Lakins was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after Saturday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

The 26-year-old served as the 27th player for Saturday's twin bill and will return to Triple-A after delivering 1.1 scoreless frames in Game 1. Lakins has a 6.75 ERA in 17 appearances in the majors this season.

Hendriks earned the save in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles after pitching a scoreless seventh inning, fanning two.

Hendriks didn't have problems closing things out in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader, as he only needed 14 pitches (10 strikeouts) to get the job done. The right-hander has gone 6-for-6 in save chances this month, and he's yet to allow a run in 11 appearances during May.

Burdi was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte after Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

The 26-year-old was recalled to serve as the 27th man for Saturday's twin bill, and he'll return to Triple-A without appearing in either contest. Burdi allowed one run on three hits with three strikeouts and one walk over three innings during his lone big-league appearance this season.

Garcia (0-2) took the loss Saturday at Detroit and was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barres after the contest. He allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits with three strikeouts and one walk over 4.1 innings.

The 22-year-old was called up ahead of Saturday's contest and will return to Triple-A after a one-day stay in the majors. The right-hander threw 52 of 88 pitches for strikes and was unable to solidify a rotation spot with Corey Kluber (shoulder) sidelined for the foreseeable future. Garcia figures to receive another starting opportunity with the Yankees before too long.

Abreu was optioned back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Abreu didn't even last a full day on the active roster, as he was called up the morning prior to the game. He did get into a game during his few hours with the team, allowing one run in a 3.2-inning relief appearance.