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Frias allowed one run on one hit and two walks over 1.2 innings in Friday's 6-2 win over St. Louis.

Frias was called up from Triple-A Reno after Arizona was short a couple of relievers that were added to the COVID-19-related injury list. He had been starting for the Aces, so his length came in handy Friday when starter Madison Bumgarner was pulled after five innings.

Jansen struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his sixth save of the season in a 6-3 win over the Rangers.

The long-time Dodgers closer hasn't missed a beat since signing with Atlanta in the offseason. Jansen is a perfect 6-for-6 in save chances to begin the year with a 37.5 percent strikeout rate that would be his highest mark since 2017 if he can keep it up.

Diaz struck out the side to earn a save over the Phillies on Friday.

Diaz needed just 13 pitches (11 strikes) to retire the heart of Philadelphia's lineup in order. The Mets used five pitchers in the combined no-hitter, beginning with Tylor Megill's five scoreless frames. Diaz has now converted three straight saves, lowering his season ERA to 1.80 through 10 innings.

Rogers picked up his eighth save of the season after getting two outs without allowing a baserunner or recording a strikeout Friday against the Pirates.

The save situation was created after Craig Stammen gave up a couple hits to start the ninth inning while the Padres were up 7-3. Rogers shut the door for his eighth save of the month, which slots him third in the majors behind Josh Hader and Jordan Romano.

Bender got two outs while allowing one hit to pick up his fifth save of the season Friday against the Mariners.

It didn't seem like there would be a save situation until Shawn Armstrong gave up three runs while recording just one out to start off the top of the ninth inning. Bender has now converted three straight saves without allowing a run after scuffling out of the gates to start the season.

Hernandez (2-1) gave up three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five in five innings Friday against the Mariners. He picked up the win.

He hung in for 97 pitches and was able to go just deep enough to qualify for the win. It wasn't the greatest outing from Hernandez, but it was his second best start out of four starts this season, and he probably did enough to hold his spot in the rotation for another turn. He lines up for a favorable home start against Arizona on Wednesday.

Llovera's contract was selected from Triple-A Sacramento prior to Friday's game against the Nationals, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The Giants have multiple relievers on the COVID-19 injured list, so Llovera will provide reinforcement for the bullpen. He's struck out 14 and walked two over 10.2 scoreless innings through six appearances at Triple-A this season.

Junis was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

This is noteworthy because Junis had logged 10 shutout innings with 10 strikeouts through his first two appearances, so the move wasn't necessarily deserved. Alex Cobb (groin) is expected to join the rotation early next week, so the Giants will add bullpen reinforcements for the weekend.

Underwood (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment Friday with Low-A Bradenton, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

With Pittsburgh sending Underwood to the lower levels, it would seem he will need several appearances before potentially being activated. Once healthy, he could earn a high-leverage role in the bullpen.

Kranick (forearm) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

He gave up four runs (three earned) over 6.2 innings over three rehab appearances. Kranick could rejoin the big club as either a starter or multi-inning reliever.