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Melancon gave up four runs on four hits over one inning in a rehab appearance at High-A San Jose, broadcaster Joe Ritzo reports.

This rehab appearance was going to be a big one in determining how ready Melancon was to return to the majors. Expect an update later this week but after this rough outing, the Giants may choose to slow Melancon's rehab down to make sure he's fully healthy and ready to contribute down the stretch.

Iglesias allowed no runs on one hit and one walk to earn his 19th save Friday against the Cardinals.

Iglesias was protecting a one-run lead and put a pair of runners on base with just one out before recording a fly out and strike out to nail down the victory. He's been an outstanding fantasy option, as he boasts a 1.84 ERA along with a 1.01 WHIP while blowing just a single save in 20 opportunities.

Floro was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers on Friday, JP Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.

Floro was claimed and then optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City after being designated for assignment by the Cubs on Monday. He's spent most of the 2017 season with Triple-A Iowa, posting a 3.88 ERA and 1.29 WHIP. During three appearances with Chicago, Floro was battered around, allowing seven earned runs in just 9.2 innings.

Robles (hand) will undergo tests to determine the specific nature of his injury, Adam Rubin of the NY Post reports.

Robles experienced right hand numbness while dealing with cramping in his midsection during Thursday's games, and will be examined in the next 24 hours to figure out a course of action. The reliever should be considered day-to-day until the results from his MRI are released.

De La Rosa was sent down to Triple-A Reno on Friday.

With Anthony Banda coming up for Friday's start, De La Rosa will take his place in Reno. The reliever has appeared in just nine games for the Diamondbacks this season, posting a 4.70 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 7.2 innings. It seems likely that De La Rosa will return to the big-league bullpen in the near future.

Torres has a 4.31 ERA and 1.56 WHIP with 43 strikeouts across 54.1 innings.

Torres was a reliable piece out of the bullpen in 2016, but has been prone to implosions throughout this season. The 34-year-old has given up three runs or more on four occasions in 2017, and is unlikely to see consistent high-leverage usage the rest of the way.

Hernandez struck out the lone batter he faced to collect his first 2017 hold as a member of the Diamondbacks in the team's 10-8 win over the Cubs on Thursday.

Hernandez entered the contest in the top of the seventh inning after starter Zack Greinke was pulled upon allowing the first batter of the inning, Javier Baez, to reach base on an infield single. Though Baez was able to steal second off Hernandez, the reliever got the job done in his team debut, striking out Ben Zobrist before giving way to Andrew Chafin. While Hernandez was used for matchup purposes Thursday, he seems more likely to make full-inning appearances more often than not with his new (and former) team, likely forming a key part of the bridge to closer Fernando Rodney.

Wilson recorded a blown save, his first with the Cubs, in Thursday's loss to the Diamondbacks. He allowed two inherited runners to score in an inning of work.

Wilson wasn't tagged with any earned runs, but he wasn't overly effective in this one. After Carl Edwards walked the first two batters of the inning, Wilson was summoned to face Brandon Drury, who promptly singled to load the bases. Jake Lamb followed with another single to score two runs. Wilson was able to escape without further damage, however. He hasn't been great so far with his new team, as he allowed a run on two walks and a hit in his debut Wednesday, and the Cubs are hoping for better results moving forward.

Blach (7-7) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out four over eight innings in Thursday's 11-2 win over the Athletics.

The Giants' offense afforded Blach a 7-0 lead after the first two innings and the southpaw took it from there. Though his ERA sits at a pedestrian 4.24 on the year, Blach has now compiled five quality starts in his previous six outings. The 26-year-old has been a consistent, reliable innings eater for the Giants all season and will look to replicate Thursday's impressive outing in his upcoming scheduled start against the Cubs on Tuesday.

Rodney pitched around two walks by striking out the side in a scoreless ninth inning to collect his 24th save of the season during Thursday's win over the Cubs.

While there have been a few implosions, and Rodney's 4.79 ERA is an eyesore, the veteran continues to pad the saves column. He's now fired six consecutive scoreless appearances and collected a win and three saves during that stretch, so Rodney remains a serviceable fantasy asset in all settings.