Wentz (2-2) took the loss Friday against the Rangers, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and one walk in 4.1 innings. He struck out six.

Wentz set a season high in strikeouts, and he also managed to throw a season-high 81 pitches. The 27-year-old left-hander appears close to being fully stretched out to take on a starter's workload, which should enhance his streaming appeal in deeper leagues when he's set for a favorable matchup. Wentz owns a 5.56 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 42:23 K:BB across 45.1 frames, and he's next tentatively lined up to face a Royals team with an .888 OPS versus left-handed pitching since the start of July.

Helsley was awarded the save Friday against the Padres, allowing one hit and striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

Called upon to protect a three-run lead, Helsley worked around a single to notch his 21st save of the season and second in as many nights. While the 31-year-old has had some hiccups this year, converting 21 of 26 save opportunities, he's been sharp recently, giving up just one earned run across his last 10 appearances, as the Cardinals continue to lean on him in high-leverage spots.

Halvorsen threw a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Friday's 6-5 win over the Orioles. He did not record a strikeout.

Halvorsen was asked to preserve a one-run lead in the ninth and did so on only 11 pitches. While a five-run blowup against the Red Sox on July 9 still lingers, the 25-year-old has converted five straight save chances and posted seven scoreless outings in nine appearances since last blowing a save June 19. For the year, he's 10-for-13 in save opportunities with a 4.89 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 35:18 K:BB across 38.2 innings.

Ginkel tossed a perfect 11th inning to earn the save in Friday's 1-0 extra-innings win over the Pirates. He did not record a strikeout.

Ginkel was called upon to protect a one-run lead and needed only six pitches to retire the heart of the Pirates' order. The 31-year-old has allowed just two earned runs in eight July appearances, closing out two games in that span. He owns an ugly 7.66 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 27:13 K:BB across 24.2 innings but should continue to see save chances with Shelby Miller (forearm) on the injured list.

Mears "wrenched" his back while warming up Friday and is getting imaging, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports.

The back injury may explain why Mears struggled in his relief outing Friday, as he gave up three runs (two earned) on one hit and two walks over two-thirds of an inning versus Miami. Though he decided to take the mound after hurting his back, the Brewers are concerned enough about the issue to send him in for testing. Mears has been one of the team's top setup men this season, notching 13 holds while posting a 2.95 ERA with a 34:7 K:BB over 39 innings spanning 44 appearances.

The Giants recalled Beck from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday.

Though he made one start for the Giants in 2024, Beck has pitched exclusively in relief at the big-league level in 2025, logging a 5.68 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 19 innings over 10 appearances. Beck will provide the Giants with a fresh arm in the bullpen in the short term, and if goes unused Friday and Saturday, he could be a candidate to cover multiple innings or possibly make a spot start in Sunday's series finale versus the Mets. With Landen Roupp (elbow) going on the injured list Friday, the Giants now have two open spots in the rotation, as the team previously optioned Hayden Birdsong to Triple-A earlier in the week.

Hodge (shoulder) is slated to pitch for Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Hodge has been on the shelf since July 9 due to a right shoulder impingement, but he's been cleared to start a rehab assignment. It's unclear how many rehab appearances he'll require, but Hodge should rejoin the Cubs in the near future.

The Padres recalled Marinaccio from Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

With Marinaccio joining the big club, Kyle Hart has been optioned to Triple-A. Marinaccio was briefly with the Padres earlier this month but didn't appear in a game. He hasn't pitched in the majors since 2024. Marinaccio owns a 5.06 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 39:14 K:BB across 37.1 innings of work with El Paso this season.

The Mets transferred Kranick (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

Kranick is set to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on his pitching elbow. He pitched in 24 games out of the bullpen for the Mets this season, logging a 3.65 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 25:5 K:BB across 37 innings. Kranick could end up missing most of the 2026 campaign.

The Mets optioned Carrillo to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

Carrillo made his MLB debut earlier this month and pitched in three total games after he was recalled, turning in a 13.50 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 4:2 K:BB across 4.2 innings of relief. Jose Castillo had his contract selected and will take Carrillo's spot in the bullpen.