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Vizcaino notched his first save of the season in Friday's 6-3 victory over the Marlins, surrendering two hits and two walks over 1.1 innings. He also struck out two.

The Braves closer played a pivotal role in staving off a late Marlins would-be rally, striking out Marcell Ozuna with the bases loaded in the eighth. Vizcaino then worked himself into some trouble in the ninth before retiring J.T. Realmuto on a groundout with two on to end the game. The 25-year-old did labor a bit, throwing 35 pitches over his time on the mound. However, he's been solid overall, allowing just three hits and zero runs over his five appearances this season.

Cordero is rehabbing a shoulder injury that will keep him sidelined into May or early June, Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Cordero has been unable to stay healthy this year, as he also missed time this spring with a biceps injury.

Nelson allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and four walks while striking out just one batter over six innings of an 8-4 win against Pittsburgh on Friday night.

It turned out to be a "bend but don't break" outing for Nelson (2-1, 2.79 ERA) who, despite allowing too many baserunners, made just one critical mistake - a pinch hit three-run home run off the bat of Matt Joyce. Luckily, his mates had staked him to a comfortable lead. Nelson is still maturing, so overcoming diversity has to be considered a good sign. He'll take on the Twins at home next time out.

Ellington pitched a scoreless eighth inning, allowing a walk and striking out a batter in Triple-A New Orleans 4-2 victory over Iowa on Tuesday.

Ellington gave up four earned runs on four hits and seven walks in five innings of work this spring. The right hander began 2015 by splitting time between Double-A Jacksonville and Triple-A New Orleans and compiled a 2.44 ERA over 44.1 innings. He was then promoted to the majors in early August and produced a 2.88 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 25 innings. Given his steady progression through the Marlins farm system and his experience gained last year in the majors, he'll likely get another opportunity with the The Fish in 2016.

Ross was tagged with a loss, giving up two hits, a walk, and two earned runs in an inning of work Wednesday against Triple-A Nashville.

Ross is coming off a solid spring training where he gave up a hit, walk, and earned run over four innings of work along with striking out five batters. The 27-year-old had an up and down 2015 campaign that saw him post a 2.61 ERA over 38 innings with Double-A Biloxi and then, after being promoted to Triple-A Colorado Springs, get roughed up for a 6.96 ERA over 32.1 innings. The 6-2 righty will likely spend 2016 with Triple-A Colorado Springs and continue to establish his minor league credentials.

Dillard gave up three earned runs on four hits and three walks in Triple-A Colorado Springs' 7-1 loss to Nashville on Monday. He struck out two in the outing.

Dillard only pitched one inning in spring training and gave up an earned run on three hits. He hasn't pitched in the majors since 2012 when he pitched 37 innings and compiled a 4.38 ERA and 1.595 WHIP. He's coming off a poor 2015 season at Triple-A Colorado Springs where he posted a 5.50 ERA over 54 innings but given his previous experience in the majors, he could be a popular name for a call up if the Brewers have a roster spot to fill.

McGough was claimed off waivers by Baltimore on Friday and he has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk.

Just one day after being DFA'd by the Marlins, McGough has found a new organization after being claimed by the Orioles. McGough, a 26-year-old right-hander, will add depth to the Orioles' organizational depth in the bullpen but his chances of cracking the big league bullpen are slim at this point.

The Giants will call up Law to replace Sergio Romo (elbow) in the bullpen, CSN Bay Area reports.

Law missed a good chunk of the 2014 and 2015 seasons after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Prior to the injury, he was considered one of the Giants' better reliever prospects. Law has the repertoire to be effective at the major league level. He will likely be used in middle relief with Hunter Strickland taking over for Sergio Romo as the club's primary setup man.

The X-rays on Johnson's arm came back negative, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reports.

Johnson's Triple-A debut didn't quite end when he was hit by a comebacker, but he'll have a painful reminder of the night for a bit longer. He is not expected to miss much action.

Jansen picked up his fourth save of the season Thursday, sitting the Diamondbacks down in order in one inning of work.

Entering the seventh inning, it did not appear likely that Jansen would be needed Thursday with the Dodgers failing to push a run across through six innings. However, a five-run rally in the seventh gave the Dodgers the lead and led manager Dave Roberts to bring in his closer to finish off the Diamondbacks. Jansen needed just 14 pitches to get through Thursday's outing, but it's worth noting that he's worked 2.2 innings in the last two nights. If he's called upon for a third straight night Friday, there is some fatigue risk. That said, there's no indication that Roberts would look in anyone's direction but Jansen's on Friday should a save opportunity arise.