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Alexander (0-3) took the loss during Friday's 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, allowing four runs on three hits and two walks with one strikeout in 2.1 innings.

Alexander was victimized by home runs during each of his first two innings that got Detroit into a deficit it would not recover from. After a decent debut against Boston on April 12, the 27-year-old has surrendered nine runs through seven innings across three starts. He's currently slated to pitch during next weekend's series in Houston, though Alexander probably won't stick in the rotation once Casey Mize (elbow) and Matt Manning (shoulder) return if he continues to bleed runs.

Frias allowed one run on one hit and two walks over 1.2 innings in Friday's 6-2 win over St. Louis.

Frias was called up from Triple-A Reno after Arizona was short a couple of relievers that were added to the COVID-19-related injury list. He had been starting for the Aces, so his length came in handy Friday when starter Madison Bumgarner was pulled after five innings.

Jansen struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his sixth save of the season in a 6-3 win over the Rangers.

The long-time Dodgers closer hasn't missed a beat since signing with Atlanta in the offseason. Jansen is a perfect 6-for-6 in save chances to begin the year with a 37.5 percent strikeout rate that would be his highest mark since 2017 if he can keep it up.

Iglesias recorded two outs to convert a save chance against the White Sox on Friday. He walked one batter and struck out another.

Iglesias entered the game with one out and two runners on base. After issuing a two-out walk to Jose Abreu, he retired Luis Robert to escape the bases-loaded threat and preserve the 5-1 victory. The 32-year-old is 6-for-6 in save opportunities with a 0.96 ERA this season.

Herget yielded one run on one hit over three frames during Friday's win over the White Sox. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.

Herget gave up a run on an error in the first inning but turned in an otherwise-clean performance. It was his longest outing of the season as he improved his K:BB to 12:0 through 11.1 frames. The 6-foot-3 righty should move back to the bullpen following his spot start Friday.

Diaz struck out the side to earn a save over the Phillies on Friday.

Diaz needed just 13 pitches (11 strikes) to retire the heart of Philadelphia's lineup in order. The Mets used five pitchers in the combined no-hitter, beginning with Tylor Megill's five scoreless frames. Diaz has now converted three straight saves, lowering his season ERA to 1.80 through 10 innings.

Rogers picked up his eighth save of the season after getting two outs without allowing a baserunner or recording a strikeout Friday against the Pirates.

The save situation was created after Craig Stammen gave up a couple hits to start the ninth inning while the Padres were up 7-3. Rogers shut the door for his eighth save of the month, which slots him third in the majors behind Josh Hader and Jordan Romano.

Strahm earned a save over the Orioles on Friday. He struck out one batter and walked another.

Strahm took over for Hansel Robles with a runner on second and two outs in the ninth inning. After walking Anthony Santander, he struck out Chris Owings to finish the 3-1 victory. He's now sporting a 3.52 ERA with one save and seven strikeouts through 7.2 innings this season.

Bender got two outs while allowing one hit to pick up his fifth save of the season Friday against the Mariners.

It didn't seem like there would be a save situation until Shawn Armstrong gave up three runs while recording just one out to start off the top of the ninth inning. Bender has now converted three straight saves without allowing a run after scuffling out of the gates to start the season.

Hernandez (2-1) gave up three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five in five innings Friday against the Mariners. He picked up the win.

He hung in for 97 pitches and was able to go just deep enough to qualify for the win. It wasn't the greatest outing from Hernandez, but it was his second best start out of four starts this season, and he probably did enough to hold his spot in the rotation for another turn. He lines up for a favorable home start against Arizona on Wednesday.