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Weber earned a 10th-inning save against Cincinnati on Saturday, striking out one batter in a perfect frame.

The Yankees scored three runs in the top of the 10th, then turned to Weber to close things out in the bottom of the frame. He needed just 10 pitches to do so, throwing seven strikes and retiring the side in order. The save was Weber's first this season and second in his career. Though New York's closer situation remains unsettled, Weber isn't expected to see many additional chances in that role.

Criswell was called up from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports.

Criswell will return to the majors after being sent down April 22. The right-hander has surrendered five runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out 10 batters over 6.2 frames in two appearances with Tampa Bay this season. Criswell has been more effective with Durham, posting a 3.38 ERA over 29.1 innings in seven appearances, including six starts. It's possible that he's asked to make a spot start in the near future, but he'll replace Ryan Thompson on the major-league roster nonetheless.

Romano blew the save in Saturday's 6-5 loss to Baltimore, allowing one run on three hits and zero walks while striking out one over one inning.

Romano entered in the eighth inning with two runners on and a three-run lead. He proceeded to surrender a three-run home run to the first batter he faced -- Ryan O'Hearn -- but stayed in the game and recorded three outs before getting pulled in the ninth with a runner on first. Romano is now 10-for-13 in save chances this year and boasts a 3.32 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 24:6 K:BB over 20 appearances (19 innings). Despite the poor outing, Romano remains locked in as Toronto's go-to closer.

Martin retired all three batters he faced in the eighth inning for a hold in Saturday's 4-2 win over San Diego.

Martin has excelled since returning from the injured list earlier this month. Saturday's effort was his fifth hold in six scoreless outings since May 1, during which the right-hander has allowed three hits and one walk while striking out seven.

Nelson (4-1) retired all three batters faced, striking out one, and was credited with the win over the Pirates on Saturday.

Nelson bridged the sixth and seventh innings for the Diamondbacks and benefitted from Pavin Smith's two-run home run to earn his fourth win of the season. The left-hander has pitched well in a middle-relief role for a second consecutive season. Nelson sports a 1.50 ERA over 18 innings (21 appearances) after pitching to a 2.19 ERA in 2022.

Floro struck out two in 1.1 perfect innings Saturday to record his fifth save of the season in a 1-0 win over the Giants.

The right-hander completed the combined shutout after Braxton Garrett, JT Chargois and Tanner Scott held San Francisco in check for 7.2 innings. Floro is a perfect 4-for-4 in converting save chances since A.J. Puk (elbow) landed on the injured list, and on the season the Marlins' fill-in closer has a 2.49 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 20:5 K:BB through 21.2 innings.

Finnegan struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his ninth save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Tigers.

The right-hander fired eight of 10 pitches for strikes as he breezed through the final frame. Finnegan had a rough start to the season, but since getting stung for eight runs in his first three appearances, the 31-year-old has posted a 1.93 ERA and 15:6 K:BB over his last 14 innings -- albeit with a 1.50 WHIP that suggests he's been more lucky than good.

Helsley (2-2) allowed two runs on three hits and struck out two over one inning, earning the win Saturday over the Dodgers.

Helsley also hit a batter in the eighth inning, but he was able to work around that. He ran into trouble in the ninth, but Giovanny Gallegos was able to close out the contest. Helsley's no stranger to getting more than three outs in an appearance, so it wasn't a surprise to see him begin the ninth. His scoreless streak came to an end at 8.1 innings, and he now has a 3.38 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 24:6 K:BB through 18.2 innings on the year. He's converted five of his eight save chances and added two holds.

Hernandez will start Sunday's game versus the White Sox, Pete Grathoff of The Kansas City Star reports.

Hernandez opened Wednesday's game versus the Padres and went two scoreless innings, striking out four and giving up two hits. He shouldn't be expected to work much deeper than that Sunday, so it's unlikely he'll be able to qualify for a win in what will probably amount to a bullpen game.

Gallegos earned a save against the Dodgers on Saturday, striking out one batter in a perfect ninth inning.

Interestingly, Ryan Helsley, who leads St. Louis with five saves, was summoned in the eighth inning of a tie game. He finished one scoreless frame before putting three straight batters on to begin the ninth, leading to Gallegos' entrance. The latter righted the ship for the Cardinals, allowing a sacrifice fly but nothing more to close out the win. Though Helsley has pitched well and likely remains atop the pecking order, it's worth noting that Gallegos has now logged three of St. Louis' past four saves.