Kimbrel earned a save against the Rangers on Friday, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

Kimbrel was called upon to protect a 2-1 lead in the ninth inning and did so with two strikeouts and a groundout. The veteran has rebounded from a blown save June 19 with two straight scoreless conversions. On the season, he is 18-for-22 in save chances with a 2.45 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 44:12 K:BB over 29.1 innings.

Fairbanks earned a save against the Nationals on Friday, walking one in a scoreless ninth inning.

Fairbanks was asked to protect a 3-1 lead in the ninth inning and worked around a one-out walk to secure his 13th save of the season. The closer has rebounded from a blown save June 20 to nail down three consecutive scoreless saves. He is now 13-for-15 in save chances with a 3.14 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 30:13 K:BB over 28.2 innings this season.

Santos (lat) will start a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.

Santos threw a live BP session Friday without a setback, paving the way for a minor-league rehab stint. Considering that he's been out since spring training, Santos should require several rehab appearances before being reinstated. It's unclear if he'll be able to return prior to the All-Star break.

Speier (shoulder) is set to throw off a mound Saturday, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.

Speier will pitch off a mound for the first time since being being placed on the IL on June 1, marking a significant step in his recovery from a shoulder strain. He'll likely need to complete a few bullpen sessions before being sent on a minor-league rehab assignment.

The Mariners optioned Bolton to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

Bolton appeared in two games for the big club after being recalled June 14, allowing three runs (one earned) on five hits and one walk while striking out three over 2.1 innings. Bolton will cede his spot on the 26-man roster to southpaw Jhonathan Diaz.

Foster (elbow) was transferred to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Foster made three appearances in the Arizona Complex League, allowing one run on four hits across three innings. The 27-year-old will take the next, and possibly final, step in his rehab by pitching at Triple-A. Foster hasn't pitched in the majors since Sept. 2022 due to Tommy John surgery. He could be cleared in late July.

Brentz cleared waivers and was assigned to Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Friday.

Brentz was dropped from the Royals' 40-man roster Monday, and after going unclaimed he'll stick in the organization. The 29-year-old has surrendered 29 earned runs over 17.2 combined innings across Double-A and Triple-A this season.

The Orioles recalled Krook from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Krook will supply some short-term depth for the Orioles' bullpen with Corbin Burnes hitting the paternity list. Krook hasn't appeared in an MLB game this season and owns a 3.71 ERA across 26.2 innings with Norfolk in 2024.

Long (2-1) walked one and struck out four over 1.2 scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday over the Guardians.

Long worked in the sixth and seventh innings after a strong start from Michael Wacha. The Royals pulled ahead 2-1 in the sixth inning, and Long did his part to keep the score there. The southpaw has been scored on in just three of his 14 appearances this season, pitching to a 1.98 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB over 13.2 innings in a low-leverage role. The Royals' bullpen has been a weak spot this year, so it's possible Long could find himself in a more prominent role if he continues to have success.

The Red Sox recalled Horn from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Horn was acquired via trade from the White Sox back in April and has posted a 1.69 ERA and 19:9 K:BB over 16 frames during his time at Worcester. The left-handed reliever will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game.