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Bachman (shoulder) tossed a scoreless inning Saturday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, allowing one hit and striking out one batter.

Bachman is making his way back from offseason shoulder surgery, and he appears to be past the mid-back spasms that slowed his throwing progression in late April. The right-hander is likely looking at several minor-league outings before the Angels consider activating him from the injured list. All 11 of Bachman's big-league appearances last season came in relief, and he could fill a similar role upon his return to the big club unless a spot opens up in the team's rotation.

Cisnero (shoulder) started a throwing progression May 9 and advanced to throwing off a mound last Sunday, MLB.com reports.

Cisnero landed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation April 28. Angels manager Ron Washington said at the time that the injury isn't considered serious, and the righty reliever has been making steady progress toward a return. Cisnero struggled prior to being placed on the IL, posting a 7.07 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB through 14 innings.

Phillips (hamstring) retired all three batters he faced -- including two by strikeout -- in a rehab outing with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Sunday.

Phillips needed just 11 pitches to get through the frame. The appearance was the first for the closer since he went on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain May 5. Phillips will likely get in one or two more rehab outings before he's deemed ready to return to closing duties with the Dodgers.

Kinley tossed a perfect inning and earned a save against the Phillies on Sunday.

Kinley needed just nine pitches to quickly close out the 5-2 victory. It was his second save of the year and first since May 15. Jalen Beeks has blown his last two save chances and allowed a run in three straight outings. His grip on the closer role doesn't seem very secure right now. Kinley has produced a 2.45 ERA with a 10:2 K:BB over his last 11 innings.

Hader allowed a solo home run and struck out one batter during Sunday's win over Oakland.

Hader entered a non-save situation and eventually finished off the 5-2 win, but not before coughing up a solo shot to Shea Langeliers. That homer snapped Hader's 8.1-inning scoreless streak and his seven-inning hitless streak. The veteran southpaw owns a 4.13 ERA with a 38:9 K:BB and seven saves this season.

Hamilton (illness) is expected to be activated from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Hamilton was eligible to return for Sunday's series finale in San Diego, but the team will ultimately end up giving him a couple extra days off before he is added to the active roster ahead of New York's three-game series on the road against the Angels beginning Tuesday. Yoendrys Gomez was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, opening a spot on the 26-man roster for Hamilton.

Gomez was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Padres.

Gomez will return to Triple-A after tossing a scoreless inning with three strikeouts in the team's 8-0 victory over San Diego on Friday. The right-hander was filling in for Nick Burdi (hip) on the major-league roster, but with Ian Hamilton (illness) set to be activated from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of the team's series in Anaheim on Tuesday, Gomez was the odd man out with New York.

Jansen pitched a flawless ninth inning and picked up the save Sunday against Milwaukee. He struck out two.

Jansen notched his ninth save of the season, preserving a 2-1 Boston lead in the ninth inning. The right-hander continues to have a firm grip on the Boston closer role, as no other Boston reliever has registered more than two saves this season. The 36-year-old veteran is now 9-for-10 in save chances this season with a 3.06 ERA.

Rogers (0-1) suffered the loss Sunday, allowing three runs on four hits, a walk and a hit-by-pitch while only recording one out against the Mets.

Rogers was filling in for a resting Camilo Doval, who had pitched the previous two games of the series. It was the second time in four days Rogers was called upon to fill in for the Giants' regular closer, but Sunday's outing was not nearly as successful as Thursday's, blowing the save and allowing the Mets to walk it off after entering the ninth with a two-run lead. Rogers' ERA ballooned by over a run, from 2.19 entering the game to 3.24 following the outing.

Foley was charged with the blown save Sunday against the Blue Jays, allowing three earned runs on two hits and one walk in 0.2 innings of work.

The right-hander was called upon with one out in the eighth inning and two runners on base. He allowed a single and a walk before Daulton Varsho took him deep to give the Blue Jays a two run lead. Despite the rocky appearance, Foley should remain the Tigers' closer for the time being. He is now 11-for-13 in save chances this season with a 3.54 ERA.