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Robertson earned his 10th save of the year Friday against the Red Sox, retiring the side in order in the ninth inning.

Robertson was tasked with protecting a one-run lead and got the job done in straightforward fashion, needing just eight pitches to get a flyout and a pair of groundouts. The outing lowered his ERA to 1.80. Just how many more saves he'll record for the Cubs is unclear, as the 37-year-old is on an expiring contract and should be a trade target for several contenders.

Wilson will be recalled to start Saturday against the Brewers, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Wilson may be asked to soak up several innings after the Pirates were rocked for 19 runs Friday, with the bullpen covering 7.1 frames. The 24-year-old righty was far from impressive in six starts and three relief appearances before being sent down, struggling to an 8.29 ERA.

Sims will undergo season-ending surgery to address a herniated disc in his back, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Sims entered the season looking like the favorite to close games for Cincinnati, but he'll finish it with just a single save to his name. Elbow troubles limited him to just six appearances, in which he gave up seven runs in 6.2 frames, before he returned to the injured list with back problems. He attempted to pitch through the issue, but it got bad enough that he was in serious pain and couldn't feel his foot. Undergoing surgery now at least gives him plenty of time to get ready for spring training.

Chapman is expected to pitch any time in the last three innings for now, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Chapman wasn't at his best in the early part of the season, posting a 3.86 ERA and 15:10 K:BB in 14 innings. He was activated off the injured list Friday after missing nearly six weeks with an Achilles injury and returns to find Clay Holmes established in the closer role, as Holmes has saved 14 games while posting a 0.49 ERA. Chapman could reclaim his job if he pitches well enough to earn it, but it looks like he won't be used exclusively in the closer role right out of the gate.

Hendriks (forearm) said Friday that he'd be activated off the injured list Monday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Hendriks hasn't pitched in three weeks due to a forearm issue. He threw a bullpen Friday, which he said felt completely normal, but while he believes he could be activated already, the team will give him a few more days. He should immediately reclaim the closer role upon his return.

Hatch will start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Hatch has spent the season with Triple-A Buffalo, where he owns a 5.12 ERA through 12 starts. He's thrown 35.2 career innings at the major-league level, mostly in relief, posting a 3.79 ERA but a 4.76 FIP.

Bruihl was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Bruihl's latest stint in the big-league bullpen lasted just one day. He struck out one and walked one without allowing a hit or a run in 1.1 innings Thursday against the Padres but will return to the minors to make way for Ian Gibaut's arrival.

Taylor (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Taylor has been out with elbow inflammation since early June. He didn't have a clear timetable for his return, but he'll now be ineligible for activation before early August.

Kelley was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Friday.

Kelley will return to the majors after he was sent down Tuesday, replacing Adrian Houser (elbow) on the active roster after he was placed on the 15-day injured list. Kelley has produced an unimpressive 6.88 ERA and 1.29 ERA with 16 strikeouts over 17 innings in 14 appearances with the Brewers this season.

Mills was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

The right-hander was acquired from Seattle earlier in the week in the Carlos Santana trade, and he will now join the major-league team after just one appearance with the Royals' Triple-A affiliate. Mills pitched to a 4.15 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 6:3 K:BB over 8.2 innings with the Mariners earlier this season. He will start off low on the ladder with Kansas City.