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Baker (3-1) allowed two runs on a hit and two walks with one strikeout in two-thirds of an inning versus the Angels on Thursday, taking the loss.

Adley Rutschman's two-run home run in the seventh inning put the Orioles ahead, but Baker put two runners on in the eighth. Austin Voth and Danny Coulombe each allowed an inherited runner to score, both charged to Baker. Prior to Thursday, Baker had allowed just one run over his last 20 appearances combined. He's now at a 2.57 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 27:13 K:BB through 21 innings this season. The right-hander's earned high-leverage work with the Orioles down a couple of key arms, but it's unclear if Baker will maintain that role once Mychal Givens (knee) and Dillon Tate (forearm) are back from the injured list.

The Giants selected Walker's contract from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday.

Walker will join the Giants ahead of their three-game series with the Marlins. The right-hander has produced an impressive 0.89 ERA and 0.84 WHIP with 23 strikeouts over 20.1 inning s in 15 appearances, including three starts, with Sacramento this season. Walker will help replace Ross Stripling (back), who was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday. This will be Walker's first career stint in the big leagues and he could be asked to make a spot start or two.

Anderson (2-0) walked one and struck out one in a scoreless eighth inning Thursday to pick up the win in a victory over the Rangers.

The 32-year-old right-hander continues to look good in a comeback campaign. Anderson managed to work only 22.1 innings over the prior three seasons while dealing with multiple injuries, but so far in 2023 he's posted a 2.95 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 21:3 K:BB through 18.1 frames with a save and six holds. His velocity remains down over two mph from his 2019 big-league debut and he might never rack up an elite strikeout rate north of 40 percent again, but Anderson has still been very effective in a setup role ahead of Atlanta closer Raisel Iglesias.

Floro earned a save against the Nationals on Thursday, walking one batter in a scoreless inning of work.

Floro came on in the ninth to preserve Eury Perez's first big-league win, and he succeeded in doing so despite issuing a leadoff walk. It was the third save over the past five days for Floro, who has taken over as Miami's primary closer with A.J. Puk (elbow) on the 15-day IL. Given his success since moving into the role, Floro could be trusted with additional opportunities even after Puk returns.

Robertson earned a save against the Rays on Thursday, allowing one hit and striking out one batter in one scoreless inning.

Robertson faced a tough task against the heart of Tampa's order while nursing a one-run lead in the ninth frame, and he was able to close out the contest despite allowing a one-out double to Randy Arozarena. Robertson threw eight of 11 pitches for a strike, five of which were of the swinging variety. The right-hander earned his third save in May and now has eight on the campaign.

Estevez earned a save against the Orioles on Thursday, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out two batters over one inning.

Estevez didn't have his breeziest outing Thursday, but he benefitted from Adam Frazier getting thrown out trying to stretch a single into a double and fanned Ryan Mountcastle for the final out with a pair of Orioles on base. With that, Estevez remained perfect with a 10-for-10 mark on save opportunities this season, and he has given up a run in only three of 20 outings on the campaign. The right-hander is one of only two pitchers (along with Alexis Diaz) to have racked up double-digit saves without blowing any chances so far this season.

Sandlin (2-1) struck out one over 1.1 perfect innings to earn the win Thursday over the White Sox.

Sandlin kept the game tied by getting the last out of the sixth inning, and he stayed in for the seventh after the Guardians took the lead. He's pitched 6.1 scoreless innings over five appearances in May, allowing just one hit while striking out six and walking none. The right-hander had a shaky start to the year, but he's now at a reasonable 3.71 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB with one blown save over 17 innings this season. He's likely to remain in a low-leverage role since the Guardians have one of the strongest bullpens in the league.

Marinaccio picked up the save with a clean inning Thursday against the Blue Jays.

Marinaccio needed just seven pitches to retire the Blue Jays in the ninth inning and pick up his first save of the season. The Yankees' closer role is up for grabs, as six different players have converted a save. Wandy Peralta gave up a walk-off homer Wednesday. Michael King converted a save earlier this week, but he threw 21 pitches Wednesday. Clay Holmes pitched in each of the previous two games. Add it all up and the more rested Marinaccio got the call and delivered. Marinaccio has a 4.74 ERA and 1.26 WHIP and will presumably not get regular save opportunities.

The Padres recalled Weathers from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.

With Seth Lugo (calf) landing on the injured list Thursday, Weathers will take Lugo's spot in the rotation. The 23-year-old Weathers holds a 3.42 ERA and 1.14 WHIP through 23.2 frames in the majors this year and also has not allowed a run in eight minor-league innings.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Hamilton (groin) will be out for approximately four weeks, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Hamilton was enjoying a breakout season before landing on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right groin strain. He holds a 1.23 ERA and 1.09 WHIP through 22 innings and is now looking at an extended stay on the IL. In Hamilton's absence, the Yankees will likely turn to Ron Marinaccio and Jimmy Cordero more often in high-leverage relief situations.