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Puk picked up the save Friday against the Nationals, allowing one hit over a scoreless inning. He struck out one and did not issue a walk.

Puk hasn't given up an earned run in his last seven appearances (6.2 innings), posting 10 strikeouts and three saves during that stretch. Overall, the left-hander is 8-for-9 in save chances and holds a 2.29 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 25:3 K:BB across 20 games (19.2 innings). He missed nearly a month on the injured list with an elbow issue, but he's been sharp since his return to MLB, allowing just one unearned run across five innings.

Romano struck out out three batters over 1.1 perfect innings of relief to record his 29th save of the season in Friday's 2-1 win over the Rangers.

The right-hander fired 14 of 18 pitches for strikes in an impressive performance, fanning Josh Jung, Jonah Heim and Mitch Garver to lock down his 10th straight successful save chance. Romano has a 1.74 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB in 10.1 innings since his last blown save May 20, and he's firmly on pace to top the career-high 36 saves he collected in 2022.

Lamet (1-4) took the loss Friday as the Rockies were routed 8-1 by Atlanta, surrendering eight runs on five hits -- including three home runs -- and five walks over four innings. He struck out five.

The right-hander had neither control nor command, throwing 46 of 89 pitches for strikes and catching far too much of the plate when he did find the strike zone, and Atlanta pushed multiple runs across the plate in three of Lamet's four frames. The 30-year-old has a 10.80 ERA and 18:10 K:BB through 15 innings over four starts since moving into Colorado's rotation, and it's fair to wonder how much longer the team will stick with him before shifting him back to the bullpen. If he does get another start, Lamet's next turn would project for a road series next week in Cincinnati.

Rogers (3-2) allowed one walk and struck out one in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the extra-innings win over the Dodgers on Friday.

Rogers worked the 10th inning and kept the game tied before the Giants pulled ahead in the 11th. He's now on a 10.1-inning scoreless streak with a 20:3 K:BB over that impressive span. The southpaw has effectively shaken off his slow start to the year and now has a 2.96 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 32:12 K:BB with three holds and a save through 24.1 innings. He's still seeing high-leverage assignments, though not necessarily in areas where he can rack up holds.

Junis recorded one strikeout in a perfect 11th inning to earn the save in Friday's 7-5 win over the Dodgers.

The Giants currently have a routine bullpen day in their rotation, and this was it, leaving few arms available by the 11th inning. Junis was able to protect a two-run lead with ease, earning the first save of his major-league career in the process. He was effective in late May, but he's given up five runs over 9.2 innings across four appearances in June while typically working in lower-leverage spots. For the season, Junis owns a 4.12 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 48:16 K:BB over 39.1 innings as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen. He also has one hold and a 3-3 record.

Doval allowed a run on three hits and a walk while striking out one over one inning, taking a blown save in Friday's 7-5 extra-innings win over the Dodgers.

Doval allowed four straight batters to reach base, but he was able to limit the damage to one run. The slip-up ended his run of 15 straight save conversions, but he's still 18-for-20 in save chances this season as one of the most effective closers in baseball. Doval has a 2.03 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 44:14 K:BB through 31 innings this season, and it would likely take an extended run of poor pitching for his ninth-inning role to be challenged.

Manaea allowed four runs on four hits and a walk while striking out six over 3.2 innings in Friday's 7-5 extra-innings win over the Dodgers. He did not factor in the decision.

Manaea has had a couple of good long-relief outings and a couple of shaky ones over his last four appearances, with Friday's being in the latter category. The Dodgers did all their damage against Manaea in the fifth inning. The southpaw is now at a 5.84 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 63:21 K:BB over 49.1 innings through 15 appearances (six starts) this season. With Alex Wood (back) likely to return Saturday, the Giants will have only one opening in their rotation, which Manaea has been filling with his long-relief assignments lately. He's tentatively projected to face the Padres at home in his next outing.

Sewald struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 3-2 win over the White Sox.

Sewald's now on an 8.2-inning scoreless streak with a 15:4 K:BB over that span. The right-hander continues to hold the edge for saves over Andres Munoz, who also struck out two in a perfect inning for a hold Friday. Sewald owns a 2.54 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 40:9 K:BB through 28.1 innings, and he's converted 13 of 14 save opportunities.

Fairbanks recorded two outs to earn a save over the Padres on Friday.

Fairbanks entered the game with one out and the bases jammed. He forced Fernando Tatis to ground into a double play just two pitches after replacing Shaun Armstrong on the mound. Fairbanks has snagged two saves in as many days since returning from the injured list. He's converted seven of his eight save chances while registering a 1.35 ERA across 13.2 innings this season.

The Twins are expected to call up Headrick from Triple-A St. Paul before Saturday's game against Detroit, John Shipley of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Headrick will likely be used as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen Saturday while Jose De Leon opens the game. Though he's logged a 4.23 ERA at Triple-A this season, Headrick boasts a strong 21.9 K-BB%. He could stick around in the bullpen beyond Saturday's game since he had success in his first trip to the majors in May, when he logged a 3.24 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 8.1 innings over three relief appearances.