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Pressly recorded the save in Friday's 6-3 win over the Padres, allowing a walk in the ninth inning.

Pressly entered in the ninth with a three-run lead and worked around a one-out walk to Fernando Tatis to lock down his 23rd save of the season. He's now recorded saves in each of his last four appearances and has permitted just one run in 11 innings dating back to the beginning of August.

Clarke (1-2) allowed one run (zero earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out two across one inning, taking the loss to the Mariners on Friday.

Clarke entered the top of the 10th inning in a tied game, but the runner on second base scored on a single by Jarred Kelenic to give Seattle the lead. It was the second time in Clarke's last three appearances that he took the loss without giving up any earned runs. The 28-year-old has a 4.36 ERA and 1.45 WHIP with 39 strikeouts in 43.1 innings this season.

Ramirez fired a perfect 10th inning while striking out one to earn the save in the win over the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Ramirez entered the 10th inning with a one-run lead and a runner on second base. He retired the side in order, picking up his second save of the season. The reliever has a 3.86 ERA and 0.80 WHIP with 24 strikeouts in 18.2 innings. He does not normally pitch in save situations, but extra-innings allowed him to receive another rare opportunity.

Norris is dealing with a cut on his throwing hand following Friday's loss to the Cardinals, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Norris apparently dealt with a similar issue earlier in the season but hasn't been forced to spend time on the injured list. The Brewers will likely monitor his status in the near future but is currently considered day-to-day.

Tate (0-6) took the loss in extra innings versus the Yankees on Friday. He allowed an unearned run on one hit in one-third of an inning.

Tate was able to get Aaron Judge to ground out to end the 10th inning with a runner on third. In the 11th, Judge came around to score on a walkoff single by Giancarlo Stanton after Baltimore's offense came up flat. Tate has taken losses in three straight appearances, allowing five runs (four earned) in 1.1 innings in that span. He's struggling in higher-leverage assignments, with an ERA now at 4.69 across 55.2 innings this season.

Topa (elbow) will likely be placed on the injured list after he left Friday's game against the Cardinals, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Topa was initially diagnosed with right elbow discomfort after his early departure, but he'll get an MRI on Saturday to determine the extent of the issue. While manager Craig Counsell said that the right-hander will likely require a trip to the injured list, a better idea of his status will likely be revealed based on the results of his MRI.

Holmes (6-2) allowed a hit and struck out one in one inning to earn the win Friday versus Baltimore.

The right-hander kept Baltimore off the board in the 11th inning, setting the stage for Giancarlo Stanton's walkoff single in the Yankees' half of the frame. Holmes has yielded only three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk while striking out 12 in 12.1 innings since he joined the Yankees at the trade deadline. He's added three wins and three holds in that span, although there's little chance he works his way into a more prominent role with Aroldis Chapman entrenched as the closer. Chad Green and Jonathan Loaisiga are more likely to get ninth-inning duties if Chapman falters.

Hentges pitched a perfect inning in relief during Friday's 8-5 loss to Boston.

The southpaw last started Aug. 26, allowing four runs (two earned) versus Texas. Logan Allen took Hentges' regular turn through the rotation Wednesday, suggesting the latter isn't currently set for work as a starter. With Aaron Civale (finger) also nearing a return from the 60-day injured list, Hentges could either be ticketed for a move to the bullpen or a demotion to Triple-A Columbus -- given his 7.18 ERA, 1.91 WHIP and 54:30 K:BB through 57.2 innings this season, he could benefit from more work in the minors.

Ottavino (4-3) struck out both batters he faced to earn the win Friday over Cleveland.

While the 35-year-old has converted saves in his last three appearances with Matt Barnes on the COVID-19 injured list, Ottavino was called upon to finish the seventh inning after Nathan Eovaldi ran out of steam. Ottavino did so with just 10 pitches (six strikes), and Boston's five-run rally in the bottom of the seventh inning put him in line for the win. The right-hander owns a 3.35 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 60:30 K:BB across 53.2 innings while adding 11 saves and 20 holds. While he's not a traditional closer at this time, he should remain in the mix for high-leverage situations whenever they arise.

Kittredge struck out two batters in a scoreless ninth inning and earned a save over the Twins on Friday.

Kittredge allowed one Twin to reach base via error but still needed only nine pitches to finish off the 5-3 win. He's been dominant of late, recording a save in each of his last four outings while allowing just one hit and striking out 10 batters through 5.2 innings. Kittredge has converted all six of his save chances this season and is now sporting a 1.29 ERA.