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Bowman was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.

Bowman had thrown six scoreless innings at St. Paul with a 7:2 K:BB. Bowman had Tommy John surgery in September 2020 and ended up missing the next two seasons. He returned in 2023 to post a 3.99 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with a 58:30 K:BB in 58.2 innings in Triple-A while making three appearances with the Yankees in the majors. He'll likely be used in low-leverage situations and may quickly head back to Triple-A.

Bernardino struck out two over 1.1 scoreless innings in Friday's 7-0 loss to the Angels.

Bernardino has thrown 3.1 scoreless innings since being called up from Triple-A Worcester earlier in the week. He was surprisingly left off the Opening Day roster, but the left-hander pitched well for Boston in 2023 and could stick in a bullpen that has a dearth of southpaws.

The Orioles optioned Heasley to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

Heasley was hit around by the Brewers' lineup during Friday's blowout loss, allowing six earned runs on seven hits and a walk across two innings. He'll look to get back on track in the minors, but with a 5.67 career ERA, it's unlikely the 27-year-old is trusted with important MLB innings anytime soon. His departure from the active roster will make room for Yohan Ramirez, who was traded to Baltimore from the Mets on Thursday.

Yates allowed a walk and struck out one over a hitless and scoreless ninth inning in Friday's 12-8 win over Houston.

The Rangers raced to a big lead before the Astros made a late push to force manager Bruce Bochy to deploy his trusted arms -- David Robertson, then Yates -- to close out the game. Bochy told Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com that closer Jose Leclerc was temporarily being moved to low-leverage situations after Leclerc pitched the sixth inning Friday, when Texas was leading, 12-3. Yates has not allowed a run over five appearances and could be in the mix for save opportunities along with Robertson.

Robertson worked a 1-2-3 eighth inning in Friday's 12-8 win over the Astros.

Texas was rolling before Houston's five-run seventh inning forced manager Bruce Bochy to use a couple of his trusted arms, including Robertson and Kirby Yates. Both relievers figure to be in the mix for saves following Bochy's decision to move Jose Leclerc to low-leverage situations, as reported by Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com. Wilson described to move as temporary, but there could be permanence if Robertson or Yates seize the opportunity. Robertson has allowed one run on four hits and three walks while striking out eight over 8.1 innings. Yates has not allowed a run in five outings (five innings).

Faedo logged two scoreless innings of relief in Friday's 8-2 win over the Twins. He walked one and struck out two.

Faedo now has a strong 2.16 ERA across five appearances (8.1 innings). The righty has covered two full innings in three of his five outings, which has given the Tigers a nice boost out of the bullpen. Faedo may not have a ton of fantasy value in his current long-relief role, though he could move up the bullpen pecking order if he continues to pitch well.

Fairbanks walked one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his third save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Giants.

The right-hander once again had some trouble finding the plate, throwing only nine of 18 pitches for strikes, but he avoided any damage. Fairbanks is still trying to regain his usual velocity and topped out at 97 mph with his fastball Friday, and his 9.00 ERA and 8:6 K:BB through five innings are more than a little worrisome. Even so, he has yet to blow a save chance in 2024, and his spot at the head of the Tampa Bay bullpen doesn't appear to be in immediate jeopardy.

Waguespack came away with a no-decision in Friday's 2-1 win over the Giants, allowing one unearned run on four hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out four.

Making his first start of the season, Waguespack wasn't stretched out enough to qualify for the win -- he got lifted after 71 pitches (45 strikes) -- but he certainly pitched well enough to earn one. The 30-year-old right-hander has had a bumpy beginning to 2024, posting a 5.40 ERA and 11:10 K:BB through 10 innings, but this performance may keep him in the mix for further spot starts or bulk relief assignments.

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said after Friday's game that Leclerc will be working low-leverage situations temporarily, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

Leclerc took his first blown save and second loss of the season Tuesday and said afterward that he's still working to refine his mechanics. The Rangers will have him iron out his issues in lower-leverage spots before revisiting a return to the ninth inning -- the club was said to be pleased with Leclerc's scoreless sixth inning during Friday's win in Houston. Veteran David Robertson has a 1.08 ERA in eight appearances so far this season and is an obvious candidate to step into the closer role, though Kirby Yates worked the ninth Friday in a non-save situation.

Stanek picked up the save Friday against the Cubs. He pitched one inning, allowing one run on one hit with no walks and no strikeouts.

Stanek collected the save after Mariners manager Scott Servais elected to use Andres Munoz in the eighth inning. However, Munoz was tasked with retiring the heart of the Cubs lineup (Seiya Suzuki, Cody Bellinger and Christopher Morel), leaving the bottom of the order for Stanek in the ninth. Stanek will likely see additional save chances this season, as it has become clear Munoz is Servais' reliever of choice for high-leverage situations instead of filling a traditional closer role.