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Martin earned the save in Friday's 7-5 extra-inning win over the Tigers, allowing one unearned run while logging a strikeout in the 10th.

After Kenley Jansen blew a save in the ninth inning, the Red Sox responded with three runs in the top of the 10th, setting up Martin for the save chance. The right-hander would allow the free runner to score, but Martin would hold the Tigers there, earning his second save on the campaign. The 38-year-old Martin sports a 2.72 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 41:2 K:BB across 36.1 innings while working primarily in a setup role this season.

Jansen (4-2) blew the save but picked up the win in Friday's 7-5 extra-inning win over Detroit, allowing a run on two hits in the ninth. He struck out two.

Called in to protect a one-run lead, Jansen gave up a leadoff single to Zach McKinstry before Jake Rogers laced a one-out double, tying the game at 4-4 and sticking Jansen with his fourth blown save this year. However, he'd wind up with the win after Boston responded with three runs in the top of the 10th. It's the first blown save in over a month for Jansen, who had allowed just two runs on two hits in his last 10 innings prior to Friday. The veteran closer has converted 25 of 29 save chances this year with a 2.98 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 56:15 K:BB across 48.1 innings.

Clase picked up a one-inning save in Friday's 10-8 victory over the Pirates, working around a solo homer while striking out one.

With this 13-pitch effort, Clase reached the 40-save plateau for the third time in his career, and he trails only Ryan Helsley (41) for the MLB lead. It wasn't a clean appearance though, as the Cleveland closer allowed his second homer of the season on a leadoff solo shot by Andrew McCutchen, snapping a streak of nine straight scoreless appearances. Overall, Clase sports a stellar 0.71 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and 55:8 K:BB across 63.1 innings this season.

Holmes earned the save in Friday's 6-3 victory over St. Louis, pitching a scoreless inning with no strikeouts.

The 31-year-old reliever made quick work of the Cardinals in the ninth, working around an inning-opening error by Anthony Volpe to retire the side on just eight pitches. Despite suffering two blown saves in August, he has pitched to a 1.93 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 15:4 K:BB with seven saves across 9.1 innings this month. He continues to lead MLB in blown saves (10), but his 29 saves puts him in the top five.

The Angels placed Fulmer on the 15-day injured list Friday due to right elbow inflammation, retroactive to Aug. 27.

Fulmer allowed two runs and struck out eight batters over six innings during his last start Saturday, but he appears to have come away from the outing with elbow problems. He'll be forced to sit out until at least Sept. 11, and the 30-year-old may not have a rotation spot waiting for him when he returns -- the Angels are calling up top prospects Samuel Aldegheri and Caden Dana from Double-A Rocket City to bolster their rotation.

The Angels transferred Marte (illness) to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Marte was placed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 10 due to a viral infection, and with Friday's shift to the 60-day IL, he won't be eligible to return during the 2024 regular season. The right-hander logged a 2.33 ERA in 19.1 big-league innings this season, a huge improvement on the 8.14 ERA he generated in 24.1 innings over the prior three years. The 28-year-old should be healthy in time for spring training.

Leasure (shoulder) completed a bullpen session Friday and is scheduled to throw another Tuesday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Leasure has been on the shelf since July 20 with a right shoulder impingement, but has completed a pair of bullpen sessions and has a third on tap. It's unclear if the White Sox plan on sending Leasure on a rehab assignment, but the 25-year-old should be expected back in the first half of September.

Erceg is dealing with soreness and swelling in his pitching hand, but the issue isn't viewed as serious, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Erceg injured his hand trying to field a comebacker Thursday against the Astros and was removed from the contest, but he's considered just day-to-day. While he's sidelined, save opportunities could open up for James McArthur, Sam Long or John Schreiber.

The Tigers transferred Faedo (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Faedo was placed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 25 with a strained right shoulder, and the injury is severe enough to keep him sidelined for the remainder of the regular season. He's been administered a PRP injection but is expected to have a normal offseason. In 57.1 innings with the Tigers this year, Faedo logged a 3.61 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP.

The Tigers designated Wentz for assignment Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Wentz struck out three over two scoreless frames in Thursday's loss to the Angels, but he had mostly struggled of late with a 5.66 ERA since July 1. The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the return of Casey Mize (hamstring) from the 60-day injured list.