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Ottavino was credited with a hold in Friday's 6-2 victory over the Royals, striking out one and walking one over one scoreless inning.

The right-hander continues to be virtually lights out coming out of the bullpen for the Yankees, as he's conceded just one earned run and four hits over his 10 innings to leave him with a minuscule 0.90 ERA to go along with 15 strikeouts. He picked up his third hold of the season in this contest, and so far he looks like he'll provide excellent ratios and high strikeout totals this year, much like he did with Colorado last season.

Braiser posted one strikeout and didn't allow a baserunner to record his fourth save in a 6-4 victory against the Rays on Friday.

It was a nice way to rebound after Braiser blew his first save of the year Wednesday. Even with that blown save, Braiser has strong numbers -- 1.93 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and nine strikeouts in 9.1 innings. He's also recorded a hold and has walked only two batters.

Stanek didn't give up a hit and walked one batter in two innings as an opener against the Red Sox on Friday.

The right-hander was very efficient, recording six outs on just 14 pitches. Stanek has a sparkling 1.59 ERA and 0.79 WHIP but his limited role hurts his fantasy value. He has made nine appearances -- including five starts -- but has thrown only 11.1 innings. Stanek also doesn't have a decision or save, but does have two holds.

Junis (1-2) took the loss Friday after allowing five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out two over 5.1 innings against the Yankees.

Junis gave up a two-run blast in the third inning, a solo homer in the fifth and two more runs in the sixth before exiting the contest with his team down by three. The 26-year-old right-hander has yet to figure things out this season, and he's surrendered four or more runs in each of his last three outings. Following an unimpressive showing, Junis has accrued a 6.26 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with 26 strikeouts over 27.1 frames in 2019.

Martin was called up from Triple-A Nashville on Friday.

Martin spent all of 2018 at Double-A Frisco and struggled with a 7.28 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and 96:29 K:BB over 89 innings. However, the 23-year-old started much better this season at Nashville with only one run allowed over eight innings while recording 10 strikeouts. Martin figures to begin in a low-leverage bullpen role as he gets set for his major-league debut with the Rangers.

De Leon (elbow) was moved to the 60-day injured list Friday.

De Leon remains without a clear timeline in his recovery from last spring's Tommy John surgery, but this transaction confirms that his return won't come until late May at the earliest. He'll make way on the 40-man roster for Casey Sadler, whose contract was purchased from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move.

Pagan was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Friday.

Pagan was up for just three days, allowing one run in three innings across two appearances. Casey Sadler was promoted to take his place on the roster.

Beeks surrendered three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out one over three innings Thursday in a no-decision against the Orioles.

Beeks was called upon in the third inning to serve as Tampa Bay's primary pitcher, but he dug a hole for his team by allowing a pair of runs in the third an another in the fourth on a solo blast to left field. Fortunately for Beeks, the Rays would answer with some offense of their own to get him off the hook for the loss. Following Thursday's disappointing outing, the 25-year-old lefty sports a 4.40 ERA with 13 strikeouts over 14.1 innings.

Giles allowed a hit and struck out two batters to earn his sixth save of the season in a 7-4 victory against the Twins on Thursday.

Throwing 11 strikes out of 16 pitches, this is the type of work owners want to see out of Giles. He started the season strongly but had allowed three runs in the last 2.1 innings prior to Thursday. He is 6-for-7 in save opportunities with a 3.00 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 14 strikeouts in nine innings over 11 appearances this season.

De Leon is scheduled to throw in a game at extended spring training Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

De Leon will make a second appearance in Port Charlotte after throwing an inning in an extended spring game with no issues last week. The right-hander is trending in the right direction, though he remains without a concrete return timeline as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery that he underwent last March.