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Criswell (0-1) allowed three runs on six hits over 1.1 innings and took a loss against the Padres on Friday.

Criswell coughed up a leadoff double to Fernando Tatis in his first big-league inning but forced three straight groundouts to escape the inning unscathed. However, he gave up five straight hits in the second inning, including a two-run triple by Jurickson Profar, before he was removed. The 25-year-old righty posted a 3.77 ERA in 90.2 innings with Triple-A Salt Lake and Double-A Rocket City this season.

Otto allowed just two hits while striking out seven over five scoreless innings in a no-decision versus Houston on Friday.

The right-hander recorded a 3.20 ERA between Double-A and Triple-A to begin the season, but he was just about untouchable in his major-league debut. Unfortunately for Otto, Texas' bullpen let a four-run lead slip away in the seventh, denying the starter a win. The 25-year-old could be a candidate to stay in the rotation with Texas missing three regular starters on the COVID-19 injured list. If he gets another start, it would likely be a home date versus Colorado next week.

Maton (3-0) allowed two runs on three hits and struck out two in one inning to earn the win Friday versus Texas.

The right-hander had an ugly sixth inning, but Houston rallied for all five of its runs in the seventh to put Maton in line for the win. It was his first decision since he joined Houston at the trade deadline. The 28-year-old has struggled mightily in his last 11 appearances, giving up nine runs (eight earned) in his last 11.1 innings, so he should be expected to mostly work in a low-leverage spots in a deep Houston bullpen.

Pressly allowed two hits in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 5-4 win over Texas.

The save was Pressly's 20th in 22 chances this year. The 32-year-old has excelled in his first full season as a closer, with a sparkling 1.90 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 65:9 K:BB across 52 innings. He's allowed just one run on six hits and a walk while striking out 10 in eight innings in August, although he's picked up just two saves, a win and a blown save in eight appearances for the month.

Colome struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning and earned a save over the Brewers on Friday.

Colome quickly worked a perfect ninth inning Friday, throwing 10-of-13 pitches for strikes and earning his eighth save of the year. He coughed up four runs and blew two saves over his last two outings and he's now 8-for-14 in save chances this season. Colome is sporting a 4.44 ERA and a 41:20 K:BB over 48.2 innings.

Littell allowed a run on one hit in 1.2 innings, taking a blown save in Friday's 6-5 loss to Atlanta.

The right-hander allowed two inherited runners from Tony Watson to score on a Jorge Soler in the seventh inning. Littell has allowed runs in back-to-back appearances after starting August with an 8.2-inning scoreless streak. He has a 2.93 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 37:19 K:BB through 46 innings overall, while adding two saves and five holds in a versatile role.

Reyes recorded the save with a scoreless ninth inning allowing one hit with two strikeouts in a win over Pittsburgh on Friday.

It took only 12 pitches total for Reyes to close the door in the ninth to help secure a 4-3 win over the Pirates. This was a nice bounce-back showing for the right-hander who had previously recorded two blown-saves across his last four outings.

Cisnero (3-4) worked around a walk to pitch a scoreless inning of relief and earn the win Friday against the Blue Jays.

Cisnero handled the eighth inning of a 1-1 game and picked up the win when the Tigers scored in the bottom half of the frame. The righty has been solid this year with a 2.72 ERA and 1.19 WHIP. He also has four saves. Gregory Soto earned the save Friday and leads the team with 16, and Michael Fulmer is also a notch ahead of Cisnero in the bullpen pecking order, keeping the latter's fantasy value capped for the time being, though he's still been able to contribute here and there.

Minter (2-4) allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning to earn the win Friday versus San Francisco.

Minter was the beneficiary of Atlanta's four-run rally in the bottom of the seventh inning, as it put the team ahead for the first time in the contest. Since he was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Aug. 10, the southpaw has logged 6.2 scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and three walks while striking out 11. He's lowered his overall ERA to 4.05 with a 1.33 WHIP and 48:17 K:BB in 40 innings, and he's also picked up 21 holds in 48 outings.

Smith allowed a solo home run and struck out one in one inning to earn the save in Friday's 6-5 win over San Francisco.

Luckily for Smith, he was called on to protect a two-run lead, as he allowed a solo shot to Wilmer Flores before retiring the next three batters in order. Atlanta's closer is up to 29 saves on the year, and he's converted eight of 10 chances in 13 appearances in August despite yielding eight runs in 12.1 innings. The left-hander has a 3.83 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 68:21 K:BB through 54 innings overall.