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Barria (4-10) took the loss Friday as the Angels fell 6-4 to the Astros, coughing up six runs on eight hits -- including four home runs -- over 2.2 innings. He struck out one.

Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and Alex Bregman all took the right-hander deep in the first inning, before Correa launched an encore in the third. Barria has lost three straight starts and seven straight decisions, but he'll get one more chance to get back in the win column in 2019 when he takes a 6.43 ERA and 71:25 K:BB through 78.1 innings into Thursday's rematch with the Astros back in Anaheim.

Pressly worked a perfect inning while striking out two to record a hold in Friday's 6-4 win over the Angels.

Pressly returned to active duty Friday after recovering from knee surgery that kept him out of action since Aug. 20. He slotted back into his normal role as part of the setup crew for closer Roberto Osuna.

Giles didn't allow a baserunner and struck out two during the ninth inning to record his 21st save in a win over the Yankees on Friday.

The 28-year-old gave up a run in his prior outing, but he pushed his ERA back below 2.00 with his latest scoreless inning. Giles has pitched very well over the last month, posting a 2.08 ERA with six saves and no blown opportunities in his last 13 appearances. Overall, Giles is 2-3 with a 1.98 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 79 strikeouts in 50 innings this season.

Pagan blew the save after surrendering two runs on two hits while striking out one over one inning Friday against the Red Sox.

Pagan was called on in the top of the ninth inning with a two-run lead, but he'd give up a two-run homer to tie the game on the way to his eighth blown save of the 2019 campaign. Fortunately, his team would plate the winning run two innings later. The 28-year-old has now given up three runs in his last two outings (three innings), though he owns a 2.43 ERA and 0.83 WHIP with 92 strikeouts over 66.2 innings this year.

Lakins will serve as the opener for Saturday's game against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Lakins figures to toss the first inning or two before handing the ball to the primary pitcher. The Red Sox have yet to announce who will work in that role.

May tossed a perfect ninth inning Friday, striking out all three batters he faced to earn his second save of the year in a 4-3 win over the Royals.

Both Taylor Rogers and Sergio Romo had made four appearances in the last week, so May was called on for this save. He did not disappoint, whiffing Ryan O'Hearn, Whit Merrifield and Adalberto Mondesi in order. May has allowed three runs over 9.2 innings in September, right in line with his season ERA of 3.08. He's recorded a 76:25 K:BB and 15 holds in 61.1 innings this year.

According to manager Bob Melvin, Trivino has been dealing with an oblique and rib injury after "taking a spill" a week ago, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Trivino hasn't pitched since Saturday against Texas, and this injury explains why. Melvin did note that his right-hander has been feeling better in recent days, though his availability for Friday's matchup remains in question.

Hand (arm) is available to pitch Friday against the Phillies, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

This is big news for the Indians, who have been without their closer for close to two weeks now. An MRI on Hand's tired arm was negative, and the lefty "looked himself" in a bullpen session Wednesday per manager Terry Francona, clearing the way for his return.

Pressly (knee) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Astros have their setup man -- one of the best in the game -- back in time to shake the rust before the postseason begins. Earlier in the year, Pressly set a major-league record with his 39th consecutive scoreless appearance (dating back to 2018), but his performance was up and down over the summer as he tried to battle through his knee issue.

Covey (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Sept. 16.

Covey's stint on the injured list does not run through the final day of the regular season, so he technically has a chance to pitch again before September comes to a close. However, with the White Sox out of playoff contention, it's likely he will not pitch again until 2020.