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Sewald struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Athletics.

Sewald hadn't seen a save chance since May 4, and he came into this outing with three runs allowed over his last 3.2 innings. That lack of closing opportunities has led to a light workload for the closer this month. He's converted 10 saves this season while pitching to a 3.32 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 28:5 K:BB over 21.2 innings.

Bautista blew the save in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Yankees. He allowed a solo home run while striking out three over one inning.

Bautista got off to a strong start to the ninth, striking out Gleyber Torres and going up 0-2 on Aaron Judge, but he was bested by the reigning AL MVP, who swatted a solo home run to tie the game up at 5-5. The long ball was the first one Bautista has allowed since April 1 and broke a streak of six consecutive scoreless appearances (7.1 innings). Despite the blown save, Bautista remains a strong closing option, considering he owns a 1.50 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 18.0 K/9 through 24 innings.

Graveman picked up the save Tuesday against the Guardians, working around a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning.

Graveman has thrown nine straight scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and four walks in that span. His ERA is down to 3.10 with a 1.03 WHIP and 20:9 K:BB through 20.1 innings this season. Graveman has taken over the closing job in Chicago, going 4-for-4 in save chances, though he'll likely fall back into a setup role with Liam Hendriks (illness) returning as soon as this weekend.

Thielbar (oblique) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

The 36-year-old southpaw reportedly reached the mid-80s and was satisfied with his intensity. Thielbar will throw another bullpen session within the next few days, at which point the Twins will determine his next steps. Thielbar has been on the injured list since May 5 with a right oblique strain.

Oakland activated May (personal) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

May is ready to give it a go again after missing several weeks because of anxiety-related issues. If those are behind him, the 33-year-old reliever would have a clear path toward claiming a high-leverage role in the Oakland bullpen. But, he is probably more of a wait-and-see type in fantasy, all things considered.

The Blue Jays transferred White (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

White has been on the injured list since before Opening Day and was pulled off his rehab assignment Thursday due to shoulder fatigue. He resumed throwing Sunday, but White is likely still a couple weeks away from his season debut. His transfer clears a spot for Ernie Clement to join Toronto's 40-man and big-league rosters.

The Blue Jays optioned Hatch to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Hatch was solid through his two appearances since being recalled last week. He threw 1.1 scoreless frames with three strikeouts and will now return to the minors, where he holds a less-impressive 4.91 ERA and 1.41 WHIP through 22 innings.

Cimber (back) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

A right rhomboid strain has held Cimber out since the end of April, but after throwing an extra bullpen session Monday, the 32-year-old righty will return to Toronto's bullpen. Cimber has allowed five earned runs through 10 innings this season, with three of them coming in his last two appearances.

Kahnle (biceps) will make one more rehab appearance Thursday with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

Kahnle has made two scoreless appearances so far and, presuming Thursday's outing goes well, figures to be cleared to rejoin the Yankees' bullpen. The right-hander has been out all season with right biceps tendinitis.

The Royals selected Wittgren's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Wittgren earned a look by posting a 1.25 ERA and 19:6 K:BB over 21.2 innings with Omaha. The veteran reliever will provide the Royals with a fresh bullpen arm.