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Robertson allowed one run on one hit across an inning of work to blow the save in Thursday's extra-inning loss to the Pirates.

With the Cubs up 7-6 heading into the bottom of the eighth inning, Robertson got the call from the bullpen, but he promptly allowed a game-tying home run to Michael Chavis to start the frame. It was the third blown save of the season for the veteran in 11 opportunities. Despite those hiccups, Robertson has been solid with a 2.03 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 36 strikeouts across 26.2 innings.

Coonrod (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Coonrod was diagnosed with a shoulder strain in late March and has yet to appear in a game this season. He'll likely throw several bullpen sessions before going out on a rehab assignment, so he may not return until mid-July.

Morejon was placed on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation Thursday.

Morejon returned from Tommy John surgery in early June and also spent time on the COVID-19 injured list. He's been effective when available, allowing only two earned runs across 4.2 frames while picking up a win Wednesday. Given his already significant history of arm injuries, this is a concerning development.

Puk allowed two inherited runners to score on two walks and two wild pitches, taking a blown save in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Mariners. He pitched one-third of an inning.

While the runs and the loss went on Zach Jackson's line, Puk was very clearly responsible. Both walks and wild pitches he gave up came with two outs, and the southpaw's struggles are highlighted by the fact he threw only seven of 17 pitches for strikes. Through nine outings in June, Puk has allowed three runs, seven hits, three hit batters and two walks in 8.2 innings. He still has a 1.91 ERA and 1.06 WHIP across 28.1 innings overall, but the shaky showing Thursday wasn't a great first audition for more save chances with Dany Jimenez (shoulder) on the injured list.

Jackson (1-2) was charged with two runs on two walks and one strikeout in two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Thursday versus the Mariners.

After eight innings of two-hit ball from starter Frankie Montas, Jackson ran into trouble in the ninth. He put two batters aboard with walks before A.J. Puk entered the game, and it was Puk who walked two more and threw two wild pitches to allow both inherited runners to score. The loss will go on Jackson's ledger, and both of his defeats this year have been in the only two appearances in which he's allowed multiple runs. The 27-year-old reliever has a 3.90 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 39:23 K:BB across 27.2 innings, though he's also picked up 12 holds as a high-leverage option in the Athletics' closer committee.

Sewald struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Athletics.

After the A's bullpen butchered a save chance, Sewald promptly retired the side in order, and he needed just 11 pitches to convert his fifth save of the season. The right-hander's only blemishes during June came in a pair of games versus the Red Sox -- he's kept runs off the board in his other seven outings this month while continuing to function in a high-leverage role. Sewald has a 2.81 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 25:7 K:BB with four holds and two blown saves through 25.2 innings this year.

Pruitt fired a perfect eighth inning in a loss to the Mariners on Wednesday, recording a strikeout.

The right-hander got through his perfect frame on just 13 pitches, bouncing back from an ugly appearance Tuesday when he gave up four earned runs on four hits, including three home runs, in just one-third of an inning. Pruitt has given up four runs on two occasions overall in June, but he hasn't been scored upon in the 7.2 innings covering his other six appearances during the month.

Hendriks (forearm) began throwing this week and is recovering well, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

After throwing from 60 feet Monday, Hendriks was quoted as saying, "Everything is exactly where we are expecting it to be. Now the challenge on my behalf tends to convince them that I can come back quicker than they are trying to let me." Hendriks is targeting July 1 for his return from the 15-day injured list. In the meantime, Kendall Graveman and Joe Kelly will mix in for save chances, with Kelly recently tallying the first Chicago save in Hendriks' absence.

Tapia was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Tapia was recalled Tuesday and made one one appearance during his time on the roster, allowing two runs in 2.1 innings of relief Wednesday against the Mariners. He's now given up six earned runs in 3.2 major-league innings this season, which doesn't help his case for a return to the roster. Sam Moll returned from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move.

Moll (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Thursday.

Moll played catch on the field prior to Thursday's game against the Mariners, and he'll be available out of the bullpen after spending a few days away from the team due to the league's health and safety protocols. The southpaw has been dominant for the Athletics this year, picking up six holds while posting a 1.27 ERA, 29:13 K:BB and 1.27 WHIP in 21.1 innings over 26 relief appearances.