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Thornton allowed two runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out seven over 6.1 innings Friday in a no-decision against Boston.

Thornton surrendered a run in the third and another in the seventh before departing with a three-run lead. Unfortunately, his team couldn't hold on for the victory. The 25-year-old right-hander has now turned in back-to-back quality starts, and he sits with a 4.25 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 87:38 K:BB over 82.2 innings.

Hand allowed a run on two hits but managed to lock down the save Friday night against the Tigers.

Hand entered the ninth with a two-run lead, though he did surrender a run on an RBI single to right field prior to slamming the door. Heading into Friday's contest, the 29-year-old hadn't yielded a run in 14 straight appearances, proving his dominance this season out of the closer's role. Hand owns a 1.11 ERA and 0.77 WHIP with a 47:8 K:BB over 32.1 innings this season.

Chapman picked up the save after allowing a hit and a walk while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning Friday night against Houston.

Chapman entered Friday's contest with a three-run lead, though the Astros put up a fight before falling 4-1. The leadoff batter walked to begin the frame, and the tying run stepped to the plate with two outs, but Chapman managed to fan the final hitter to secure the victory. The 31-year-old southpaw continues to rack up the saves, as he now sits with 21 on the season after converting nine of his last 10 opportunities.

Santiago agreed to a minor-league contract with Chicago on Friday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Santiago became a free agent Wednesday after being designated for assignment by the Mets, as his time on the open market didn't last long. He struggled to a 6.75 ERA with six strikeouts over eight innings this season with New York, and he'll report to Triple-A Charlotte after linking back up with Chicago -- the team he made his big-league debut with in 2011.

Manaea (shoulder) felt strong during Thursday's 60-pitch simulated game, and he could embark on a rehab assignment within the next week, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Manaea fared well in his sim game, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the southpaw head out on a rehab stint shortly. He's been on the injured list since the beginning of the 2019 season after undergoing shoulder surgery in September of 2018, so he'll likely require a lengthy stay in the minor leagues before being activated.

Scott was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Scott spent a couple weeks in the majors in April but was sent back to the minors with a 6.75 ERA and 12:8 K:BB over 6.2 innings. The 24-year-old figures to fill a low-leverage bullpen role for the Orioles as long as his control issues persist.

Phillips was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

Phillips was recalled from Norfolk prior to Thursday's game and returns to the minors after allowing one run on two hits over one inning. The 24-year-old has a 7.79 ERA, 2.13 WHIP and 25:15 K:BB in 16 games in the majors this season.

Smith was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Friday.

Smith had only just been sent down Monday. He's thrown five innings for Cleveland this season, allowing three runs while posting a 9:5 K:BB. Mike Clevinger (ankle) landed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Scott was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

Scott has struggled since being called up in early June with a 7:6 K:BB and eight runs allowed over 7.2 innings. The 27-year-old will make his way back to Tacoma, where he has a 5.88 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 44:19 K:BB this season.

Gibaut allowed two runs on two hits and a hit batsman in one inning against Pawtucket on Thursday. He struck out three batters.

The earned runs were the first Gibaut has given up through six total appearances this season -- Palm Beach hung a six-spot on the righty while he was rehabbing a lat injury with High-A Charlotte, but none of those were earned. His first three appearances back with Triple-A Durham were spotless outside of one walk issued. Gibaut is on the Rays' 40-man roster and could get his first major-league callup later this season when the team needs a fresh bullpen arm or two.