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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.

Lange struck out two in 1.1 perfect innings to record his eighth save of the season in Friday's 8-6 win over the Nationals.

The right-hander needed only 13 pitches (nine strikes) to shut down the bottom of Washington's order. It's been over a month since Lange allowed a run, as he's reeled off 15 straight scoreless appearances, and the 27-year-old sports a 0.98 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 34.7 percent strikeout rate through 18.1 innings on the season. While little has gone right for the Tigers this season, they do seem to have found an elite high-leverage arm in Lange.

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.

Winckowski picked up the save in Friday's 6-1 win over the Padres. He allowed one walk while striking out two over three scoreless innings.

Winckowski's lone walk in the seventh inning was the only baserunner he allowed in this near-perfect outing. The right-hander has now tossed scoreless appearances in five of his last six games. The second-year hurler is pitching well as a multi-inning reliever this year, and he has a 2.15 ERA and 0.99 WHIP across 29.1 innings.

Estevez picked up the save in Friday's 5-4 victory over the Twins. He struck out two over a perfect inning.

Estevez is now tied for second in the big leagues in saves with 11, which also ties his career high. The former Rockie also sports a 1.29 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, both of which would also represent career highs. The 30-year-old's lowest ERA over a full season is 3.47, which he registered last year.

Graveman pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 2-0 win over the Royals.

Graveman worked the ninth inning after Michael Kopech dazzled with eight innings of one-hit ball. This was Graveman's seventh consecutive scoreless outing, and he's earned a save in three of his last four appearances. Those are his only saves of the season to go with a 3.44 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB through 18.1 innings. He's also picked up six holds and figures to resume a setup role once Liam Hendriks (illness) is cleared to return to the majors.

Clase (1-4) blew a save and took the loss against the Mets on Friday. He allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits while recording two outs (one strikeout).

Clase was tasked with closing out a 9-7 game in the 10th inning and proceeded to hand the Mets a win by allowing three straight hits with two outs. He's given up seven runs (five earned) over his last 3.2 frames, spiking his ERA from 1.86 to 3.52 in the process. After blowing four of his 46 save chances last season, Clase has already blown five of his 20 opportunities in 2023.

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.