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Vest was placed on the injured list Friday without an injury designation.

The Tigers also didn't specify which list Vest was placed on, which usually means the player is on the COVID-19 IL. Assuming that's the case, the 26-year-old will be unavailable until he clears the league's testing protocols.

Carlton's contract was selected by the Tigers on Friday.

Carlton made four relief appearances for the Tigers last season, giving up two runs in 3.2 innings while striking out one batter and walking four. In 15 innings for Triple-A Toledo this season, he owns a 3.60 ERA and a 30.2 percent strikeout rate.

Richan (undisclosed) was released by the Tigers on Friday, Emily Waldon of Baseball America reports.

The 25-year-old began the season on the injured list at Double-A Erie with an unspecified injury, and he's now been let go after appearing in three rehab games at Single-A Lakeland. He made eight starts for Lakeland last year and had a 3.72 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 26:9 K:BB over 29 innings.

Webb was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Friday.

The 28-year-old was added to the big-league roster Wednesday, though he didn't see game action during his brief time in the majors. Webb struggled in five relief outings for Reno after being claimed off waivers by Arizona in April, posting a 12.46 ERA, and he'll continue to travel with the Diamondbacks for now as a member of the taxi squad.

Holderman (1-0) gave up an unearned run on one hit in the 10th inning Thursday but was credited with the win in a 7-6 victory over the Cardinals.

In his third career big-league appearance, Holderman got the call in the top of the 10th and allowed the phantom runner to score from third base on a groundball double play, but the rookie was rewarded for his effort when Pete Alonso walked it off in the bottom of the frame with a two-run blast. Holderman was one of the surprises of spring training for the Mets, and he's shown that performance was no fluke by posting a 0.00 ERA and 3:1 K:BB through his first three MLB innings after strong numbers at Triple-A Syracuse. Given the injuries in the Mets' rotation, the 26-year-old's ability to work longer stints -- three of his nine appearances for Syracuse were two innings, including his final two before his promotion -- could prove vital as manager Buck Showalter patches together his staff.

Smith gave up a hit without a walk or a strikeout over 1.2 scoreless innings Thursday to record his 10th hold of the season in an extra-inning win over the Cardinals.

After Chris Bassitt put two runners aboard with one out in the seventh inning and the Mets ahead 5-3, Smith got the call to put out the fire, although he did allow one inherited runner to score. The 28-year-old reliever is blossoming in a high-leverage role, as he came into 2022 with only seven career holds. Smith also carries a 1.53 ERA and 0.96 WHIP through 17.2 innings with a career-high 29.4 percent strikeout rate.

Mantiply pitched a scoreless inning of relief to earn his fourth hold in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Cubs.

Mantiply recorded the final two outs of the seventh inning then retired the first batter in the eighth before letting Ian Kennedy shepherd the lead to closer Mark Melancon. Two of the three batted balls Mantiply allowed had exit velocities over 100 mph, but those were easily handled infield grounders. The left-hander has allowed only one run over 15.2 innings, fanning 13 and walking one.

Pressly struck out all three batters he faced in the ninth inning of Thursday's win over the Rangers.

Pressly was set to enter in a save situation, but the Astros scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning. Even so, he was impressive while striking out the side on just 14 pitches. Pressly has made four appearances since coming off the injured list, with his last three being scoreless. Overall, he has a 3.68 ERA with a 6:2 K:BB across 7.1 frames.

Graveman allowed one hit in a scoreless eighth inning to record a hold Thursday against the Royals.

Graveman was tasked with protecting a three-run lead. He allowed a leadoff single but induced a groundout and double play to avoid any danger. It was a bounceback effort for Graveman, as he allowed three earned runs on four hits in his previous outing. For the season, Graveman owns a 2.79 ERA with an 18:5 K:BB and nine holds across 19.1 frames.

Hendriks allowed two hits and struck out one across a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Royals.

Hendriks was tasked with protecting a three-run lead, but he made things interesting by allowing two of the first three batters he faced to reach base. However, he ultimately escaped the jam to tally his 12th save of the campaign. Hendriks has turned in three consecutive scoreless appearances and has a 3.93 ERA with a 28:5 K:BB across 18.1 frames for the season.