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Sewald (3-0) allowed a walk and struck out one in a scoreless and hitless ninth inning to earn the win Friday over the Blue Jays.

Sewald kept the game tied at 2-2 in the top of the inning before Teoscar Hernandez walked it off with a single in the bottom of the frame. This was Sewald's second straight appearance in a non-save situation during the M's homestand, and those outings have come on consecutive days, which may make him unavailable Saturday. He's at a 2.95 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 58:13 K:BB with 19 saves through 39.2 innings this season.

Pressly walked one and struck out one in a scoreless and hitless ninth inning to earn the save in Friday's 6-4 win over the Athletics.

Pressly has put up a pair of scoreless appearances to bounce back from giving up four runs (three earned) over his previous two innings. While he's been a little unsteady since the All-Star break, he's in little danger of losing his closer job. He's 23-for-27 in save chances with a 2.84 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 49:9 K:BB through 44.1 innings this season.

Estevez allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to earn his 22nd save of the season in Friday's 8-5 win over the Pirates.

Estevez went nearly three weeks between saves -- his last came July 2. The Angels went just 4-7 in that time, which explains his limited opportunities. While he's yet to blow a save chance this season, Estevez has allowed five runs over his last 11.2 innings with a 12:8 K:BB in that span. He's at a 2.08 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 47:19 K:BB through 39 innings overall.

Thielbar (oblique) threw a bullpen session Thursday and will pitch live batting practice Saturday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

The Twins are expected to make plans for a rehab assignment after Saturday's throwing session. It's possible Thielbar could return in early August.

Holmes gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning to notch his 12th save of the year Friday versus the Royals.

Holmes gave up a leadoff single to Drew Waters in the top of the ninth, but he promptly retired Kyle Isbel, Maikel Garcia and Bobby Witt to secure a 5-4 victory for the Yankees. It was a nice bounce-back effort from the 30-year-old right-hander, who blew a save last time out against the Rockies. His season ERA is down to 2.33.

Crochet (shoulder) was pulled off his rehab assignment Friday due to a recurrence of left shoulder inflammation, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Crochet had made two rehab appearances and looked to be on track to return to the White Sox bullpen early next week, but now his IL stint seems certain to extend into August. The 24-year-old reliever has been on the shelf since June 20 because of left shoulder trouble.

Barriera (elbow) was activated off the 7-day injured list Friday with Single-A Dunedin, Sam Dykstra of MiLB.com reports.

One of the most exciting pitching prospects in the lower levels of the minors, Barriera has struck out 20 batters over 15.1 innings this season. The Jays have been very cautious with him as he dealt with a shoulder injury to start the year before getting shut down due to an elbow issue.

Fujinami was activated by the Orioles on Friday.

Fujinami will officially join Baltimore's bullpen after being acquired via trade from the Athletics on Wednesday. The right-hander has produced an impressive 1.64 ERA and 0.64 WHIP with 12 strikeouts over 11 innings in his last nine appearances dating back to June 28.

Gillaspie was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Gillaspie will return to Norfolk after being called up Wednesday, failing to appear in a game while with Baltimore. The move will open a major-league roster spot for recently acquired right-hander Shintaro Fujinami, who was activated by the Orioles on Friday.

Thornton was designated for assignment Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the newly acquired Genesis Cabrera. Thornton has pitched well during his brief time in the majors this season but has spent the bulk of the year at Triple-A Buffalo, where he's posted a 4.18 ERA in 22 relief appearances.