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Hendriks allowed two hits and struck out two batters over a scoreless ninth inning to earn a save over Kansas City on Friday.

Hendriks coughed up a leadoff double to Salvador Perez and eventually found himself in a bases-loaded jam with two outs. He forced Nicky Lopez to fly out and earned his sixth save in eight chances on the year. The 32-year-old righty lowered his season ERA to 3.55 over 12.2 frames.

Lowther will start Saturday's game against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Lowther made his major-league debut April 25, allowing one hit and no walks while striking out one in a scoreless relief inning. The southpaw will now make his first big-league start at home against the Red Sox.

Clase (2-2) allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and failed to record an out Friday, taking the loss versus Cincinnati.

He committed a throwing error that led to Cincinnati's first run, and his balk led to a second run. Mike Moustakas added an RBI single before Phil Maton relieved Clase and finished the inning. The 23-year-old hadn't given up an earned run in 14.1 innings entering Friday, but he had allowed three unearned runs. Clase now has a 1.26 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB in 16 outings. He's gone 6-for-7 on save chances and is unlikely to lose his spot at the top of Cleveland's closer pecking order after one bad outing.

Finnegan (2-0) allowed no hits and one walk while striking out one in a scoreless seventh inning to earn the win against the Yankees on Friday.

Finnegan tossed an immaculate inning Wednesday, and he was brought on during a 3-3 matchup Friday. He was able to pick up his second win of the season after the Nationals scored six runs in the top of the eighth inning. Finnegan has posted a 3.29 ERA and 18:6 K:BB in 13.2 innings this year, but his fantasy value is limited by his low-leverage role.

Yarbrough was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday due to side effects from the vaccine, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Yarbrough tentatively lines up to make his next start Tuesday, and he'll be eligible to return from the injured list as soon as his side effects subside. Kevan Smith was called up to serve as catching depth after Francisco Mejia (ribs) was scratched from Friday's lineup.

Suter exited Friday's game against the Marlins due to right calf cramps, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

Suter left Friday's spot start with a trainer after just 2.1 innings, but his calf issue likely won't force him to miss significant time. The left-hander will likely be available out of the bullpen in the near future.

Suter was removed from Friday's game against the Marlins in the third inning with an apparent injury, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Suter was making his first start of the season Friday and allowed one run on four hits and a walk while striking out two in 2.1 innings to begin the game. However, he issued a walk and allowed a single in the bottom of the third inning and left the game with a trainer. The nature and severity of his injury aren't yet known.

Garcia (groin) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Garcia had been sidelined since April 24 due to a left groin strain, but he'll now return to the bullpen. He posted an 8.53 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 6.1 innings to begin the season.

Fleming (2-3) was credited with his second victory in a win over the Angels on Thursday, allowing three earned runs on six hits and a walk. He struck out three.

Fleming got his 15 outs on a relatively efficient 67 pitches, with his one big mistake coming in the form of a Shohei Ohtani two-run home run that he allowed in his first inning on the hill. The versatile southpaw has yet to allow more than three earned runs in any one outing, and Thursday's performance leaves his ERA and WHIP at a solid 2.81 and 1.13, respectively.

Suero (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Rochester, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Suero has been out with a strained oblique since mid-April. He threw 22 pitches in a simulated game Thursday, so he shouldn't be too far from returning to the active roster if he gets through a rehab appearance without issues.