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Foley issued a walk and struck out one batter in a scoreless inning Friday. He earned a save in the win over Minnesota.

Foley worked around a two-out walk to finish off the 5-4 win. He's now converted all six of his save chances and is riding a 10-inning scoreless streak to open the 2024 campaign. The 28-year-old has produced a 10:6 K:BB during that span. However, four of those walks have come over his last 2.2 frames.

Duran (oblique) threw a 21-pitch live batting practice session Friday and felt no discomfort, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Duran was supposed to throw 20 pitches Friday, but manager Rocco Baldelli noted that the right-hander "wanted an extra [pitch], so that tells you he's feeling good." It's another positive step for Duran, and he appears close to starting a rehab assignment. He began the season on the 15-day IL due to a right oblique strain he sustained in spring training.

The Twins reinstated Staumont (calf) from the 15-day injured list Friday and optioned him to Triple-A St. Paul, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

A left calf strain has kept Staumont on the sideline since Opening Day. He made three rehab appearances at St. Paul and will remain with the Saints after allowing three runs across 3.2 innings, though he could return to the majors if the Twins find themselves in need of a fresh bullpen arm later in the season.

White was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

The 24-year-old will take the roster spot of Jack Leiter, who was sent down after making his MLB debut Thursday. White hasn't pitched well in three starts for Round Rock this season with a 7.30 ERA across 12.1 innings, but he should fill a bullpen while up with the Rangers.

Winckowski is a likely candidate to start Sunday in Pittsburgh, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Manager Alex Cora held off officially naming Winckowski his starter for that day, perhaps in case he is needed in relief before then. He would be filling in for Garrett Whitlock (oblique) and could be asked to make an additional start while Whitlock recovers. Winckowski was stretched out as a starter in spring training, but all seven of his appearances so far in 2024 have come in relief with his longest outing being 2.2 innings, so he may not provide much length Sunday.

Morris was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre by the Yankees on Friday.

He's taking the roster and bullpen spot of the injured Nick Burdi (hip). Morris was acquired via trade from the Guardians over the offseason and has posted a 1.93 ERA and 11:6 K:BB across 9.1 frames with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season.

Burdi was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday, retroactive to April 17, with right hip inflammation.

It's not clear when or how Burdi suffered the injury, but he will be sidelined for at least the next two weeks while he recovers. Burdi hasn't given up a run for the Yankees this season, putting up an 8:5 K:BB over 6.1 innings of work.

Bolton (illness) fired a scoreless relief inning in Triple-A Tacoma's loss to Las Vegas on Thursday, issuing a walk and recording two strikeouts.

Bolton jumped into game action for the first time since April 5 and was exceedingly sharp, firing 11 of his 14 pitches for strikes. The right-hander appears to be over his recent bout with kidney stones, and given his success Thursday, he could well be activated when first eligible Sunday as previously suggested by general manager Justin Hollander.

Snider (knee) allowed an earned run on two hits over one inning in a relief appearance for Triple-A Tacoma against Las Vegas on Thursday. He struck out two.

Snider landed 13 of 19 pitches for strikes in his first time on a mound since taking a comebacker to his left knee against the Brewers on April 7. He'll likely make one more rehab appearance before potentially being activated when first eligible Tuesday.

Jacques was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

It had been reported that Jacques was being optioned, but as it turns out he's being removed from Boston's 40-man roster instead. Cam Booser is up to take his spot on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters.