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Jansen recorded the save Friday against the Mets after tossing a scoreless inning, striking out one.

Jansen has recorded the save in each of his last three appearances and has converted each of his last five chances as well, as he seems to have bounced back from a stretch of three straight blown saves in late July. The veteran reliever has given up just three earned runs across nine innings (eight appearances) this month, which translates to a 3.00 ERA -- but he has also has an excellent 0.89 WHIP and 11.0 K/9. Jansen owns a 2.92 ERA and is 26-for-31 in save chances this season.

Thompson was recalled from Triple-A Iowa ahead of Saturday's start against the Royals, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Thompson had been stretching out as a starter at Triple-A Iowa recently, and he posted a 0.68 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB in 14.2 scoreless innings across his last four outings. The right-hander will make his second major-league start at home against the Royals on Saturday, and he should have the chance to claim a long-term spot in the rotation if his success from the minors carries over to the big leagues. Right-hander Jake Jewell was sent down to make room for Thompson on the active roster.

Finnegan walked a batter and struck out a batter while throwing a scoreless ninth frame to pick up his fifth save of the year in a 4-1 win over the Brewers on Friday.

Finnegan had to work around a leadoff walk and was able to retire the next three batters he faced to secure the save. The 29-year-old has picked up all five of his saves since July 29 and owns a 0.93 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 5:2 K:BB over 9.2 innings since then. Although the Nationals are in tank mode, Finnegan should see the bulk of what few save opportunities remain.

Hernandez (0-1) took the loss Friday as the Marlins were downed 5-3 by the Reds, giving up five runs (four earned) on five hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out six.

The right-hander settled down after allowing two runs in the first inning, but Hernandez ran out of steam in the fifth and served up homers to Tyler Naquin and Joey Votto before getting the hook. He pounded the zone all night, with 54 of his 68 pitches going for strikes, but that also left him vulnerable to hard contact as only one of the five hits off him was a single. Hernandez has a 4.50 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB through 10 innings in his two starts since coming off the injured list.

Gilbert completed five innings against Colorado on Friday, allowing four runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out two. He did not factor in the decision.

The southpaw's bid for a second straight no-hitter fizzled quickly Friday when Brendan Rodgers singled with one out in the bottom of the first inning. Gilbert got out of that frame unscored upon but gave up four runs between the second and fourth innings and departed after the fifth having thrown 85 pitches. The rookie induced only six swinging strikes and punched out just two batters, making for an unfriendly fantasy outing. Gilbert's next turn in the rotation is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday at Pittsburgh.

Kelly (undisclosed) walked two batters and notched one strikeout over one-third of an inning in a rehab appearance with Low-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday.

Pitching for the first time since going on the IL without an injury designation Aug. 10, Kelly hurled 16 pitches before departing with a pair of runners on base. Manager Dave Roberts previously indicated that the right-handed reliever could be activated as soon as Sunday, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, though it's possible the Dodgers could elect for Kelly to make another rehab appearance given his rust Friday.

Hartlieb was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Hartlieb was sent down Monday, but he'll provide an additional arm out of the Mets' bullpen after right-hander Jake Reed (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. The 27-year-old has made three relief appearances with the Mets this year, and he's allowed seven runs on seven hits and six walks while striking out five in 4.1 innings.

Phillips was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right quadriceps strain Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Phillips made his Dodgers debut Thursday and allowed a run on three hits and no walks while striking out one in 2.1 innings to earn the win over the Mets. However, he apparently suffered a quad injury that will prompt a trip to the injured list. It's not yet clear when the right-hander will be able to return.

Alvarado (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Friday, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports.

Alvarado has been dealing with a left shoulder impingement for a week and a half, but he felt good after Friday's bullpen session. The southpaw will throw another bullpen Sunday and will be re-evaluated afterward.

Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

The right-hander was sent down Wednesday, but he'll return to the major-league roster after Jake Reed (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. Diaz has made six relief appearances in the majors since Aug. 1, and he's recorded a 5.40 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 6.2 innings during that span.