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Cyr pitched a perfect inning, striking out one batter against St. Louis on Friday.

Cyr's first appearance as a Dodger came in the ninth inning with his team up 5-0. The right-hander retired the side in order on just 12 pitches, with his first out being a punchout of Nolan Arenado. Cyr pitched well in stints with Oakland and Philadelphia last season and could stick around in Los Angeles' bullpen, though he'll likely work in low-leverage situations for the time being.

Marte was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Marte made the Phillies' Opening Day roster but is already on his fourth separate stint with the team this season. He's given up 10 earned runs in five MLB innings this year while posting a 6:6 K:BB, but his 3.38 ERA and 16:3 K:BB in 10.2 Triple-A frames suggests that he should be able to handle low-leverage innings in the majors. Erich Uelmen was optioned in a corresponding move.

Alexander (4-0) walked one without allowing a hit or a run in two-thirds of an inning to earn the win Friday over the Marlins.

The left-hander inherited a runner on second base with one out when he relieved Anthony DeSclafani in the sixth inning. Alexander then walked Joey Wendle but retired the next two batters to end the threat with the Giants down 2-1, and they rallied ahead with a three-run inning to put Alexander in line for the victory. With one run allowed over his last 6.1 innings, the 33-year-old is emerging as a sort of fireman in the San Francisco bullpen. He has a 4.96 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB across 16.1 innings but has also picked up four holds and appears to have the trust of manager Gabe Kapler in a variety of situations. Alexander is unlikely to compete for saves.

Mantiply (hamstring) will throw off flat ground Saturday, the Arizona Republic reports.

This will mark Mantiply's first activity since being placed on the injured list May 9 with a strained right hamstring.

Rogers picked up the save Friday against the Marlins. He struck out two over 1.1 perfect innings.

Rogers has allowed just one run over eight innings pitched this month. In fact, four of the right-hander's six total runs allowed this year came in the same series against the Padres in late April. He's been quite effective against the rest of the league, as evidenced by his 2.31 ERA and 0.99 WHIP. Closer Camilo Doval pitched three of the previous four days and should remain San Francisco's top option for saves.

Chavez will start Saturday's game against the Mariners, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Chavez will act as an opener in what will be a bullpen day for Atlanta. The veteran right-hander will not go deep enough to qualify for a win and he shouldn't be streamed for fantasy purposes.

Puk (elbow) has upped his throwing distance to 90 feet, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

The left-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with left elbow nerve irritation, but the fact he's already resumed throwing is a positive sign. Puk could be back as the Miami closer before the end of May.

Underwood left Friday's game against the Diamondbacks with right forearm tightness, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Underwood allowed two earned runs before leaving in the seventh inning while getting just one out. Yohan Ramirez has taken over on the mound for Underwood against the Diamondbacks.

Jackson (elbow) will pitch again Saturday in a rehab appearance for Triple-A Sacramento.

Jackson has made two relief appearances thus far on his rehab assignment, not allowing a run with two strikeouts over two innings. The right-hander is making steady progress after missing all of 2022 while recovering from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. The Giants will likely want to see Jackson work in back-to-back games before activating him, but he could be a late-inning option for the club before the month of May ends.

Szapucki is undergoing surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Szapucki has been on the 60-day injured list since the start of the season due to what was originally diagnosed as shoulder trouble, and the surgery will all but assuredly put an end to the season. The left-hander will have a chance to compete for a roster spot in 2024 if he's healthy, but the track record of pitchers recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome is spotty at best.