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Robles (0-1) allowed one run on a hit while striking out one in one inning to take the loss against the Astros in Game 1 of the ALCS on Friday.

Robles tossed two scoreless innings across his first two postseason appearances in 2021, but he's now given up three runs in 1.2 innings across his last pair of outings. The right-hander has recorded a 7.36 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 3.2 innings across four relief appearances during the playoffs.

Webb elected free agency Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

The 31-year-old lefty tosses 16.1 innings for the Cardinals this season but struggled significantly, giving up 24 runs while posting a 14:19 K:BB. Prior to this season, however, he owned 3.69 ERA in 105 innings at the highest level, so he could still generate a bit of interest over the winter.

The Astros added Taylor to the ALCS roster ahead of Game 1 on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Taylor will serve as another lefty relief option to potentially face the likes of Kyle Schwarber, Rafael Devers and Alex Verdugo in the championship series. He posted a 3.16 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 42.2 innings during the regular season, recording five holds along with five blown saves.

Barnes was left off Boston's ALCS roster, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Manager Alex Cora clearly didn't trust Barnes in any high-leverage situations against Tampa Bay in the ALDS, as the righty's only appearance came with a 14-6 lead in Game 2. The All-Star closer's omission from postseason rosters would've seemed unfathomable in early July, but a brutal second half drastically changed his role in Boston's bullpen.

Lakins (elbow) was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Lakins missed the second half of the 2021 campaign after he underwent elbow surgery, and he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster heading into the offseason. The right-hander has a chance to return in time for spring training in 2022 after he posted a 5.79 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 28 innings across 24 appearances (one start) this season.

Burdi was claimed off waivers by the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

Burdi was sent down by the Orioles in early September, and he'll land another spot on a 40-man roster heading into the offseason after he was waived by Baltimore. The right-hander made seven relief appearances with the Orioles and White Sox this year and posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in 10 innings.

Nolin elected free agency after he was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Nolin made his return to the majors during the 2021 campaign and posted a 4.39 ERA and 1.69 WHIP in 26.2 innings across 10 appearances (five starts). The 31-year-old will now be free to seek out other opportunities during the offseason.

Kelly (1-0) allowed one hit and no walks in two-thirds of a scoreless inning to earn the win over the Giants in Game 4 of the NLDS on Tuesday.

Kelly has made three relief appearances since the start of the postseason, and he was rewarded with his first playoff win of 2021 on Tuesday. Across 2.1 innings since the playoffs began, the right-hander has posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.71 WHIP.

Smith allowed one hit and recorded two strikeouts during a scoreless ninth inning to secure the save in Game 4 of the NLDS versus the Brewers on Tuesday.

The veteran left-hander surrendered a leadoff single to Eduardo Escobar, but he retired the next three batters with minimal issue, including a pair of whiffs, to finish out Atlanta's series victory. Smith notched saves in all three of Atlanta's victories over Milwaukee, allowing two hits with three strikeouts and a walk across three scoreless frames in a strong start to the postseason.

Doval logged two perfect innings while striking out one en route to the save in Monday's Game 3 win over the Dodgers in the NLDS.

Doval finished the regular season with 17 straight appearances without allowing an earned run, striking out 27 in 17.1 innings over that stretch. He will be a trendy mid-round closer option in 2022 redraft roto leagues.