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Norris is dealing with a cut on his throwing hand following Friday's loss to the Cardinals, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Norris apparently dealt with a similar issue earlier in the season but hasn't been forced to spend time on the injured list. The Brewers will likely monitor his status in the near future but is currently considered day-to-day.

Tate (0-6) took the loss in extra innings versus the Yankees on Friday. He allowed an unearned run on one hit in one-third of an inning.

Tate was able to get Aaron Judge to ground out to end the 10th inning with a runner on third. In the 11th, Judge came around to score on a walkoff single by Giancarlo Stanton after Baltimore's offense came up flat. Tate has taken losses in three straight appearances, allowing five runs (four earned) in 1.1 innings in that span. He's struggling in higher-leverage assignments, with an ERA now at 4.69 across 55.2 innings this season.

Topa (elbow) will likely be placed on the injured list after he left Friday's game against the Cardinals, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Topa was initially diagnosed with right elbow discomfort after his early departure, but he'll get an MRI on Saturday to determine the extent of the issue. While manager Craig Counsell said that the right-hander will likely require a trip to the injured list, a better idea of his status will likely be revealed based on the results of his MRI.

Holmes (6-2) allowed a hit and struck out one in one inning to earn the win Friday versus Baltimore.

The right-hander kept Baltimore off the board in the 11th inning, setting the stage for Giancarlo Stanton's walkoff single in the Yankees' half of the frame. Holmes has yielded only three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk while striking out 12 in 12.1 innings since he joined the Yankees at the trade deadline. He's added three wins and three holds in that span, although there's little chance he works his way into a more prominent role with Aroldis Chapman entrenched as the closer. Chad Green and Jonathan Loaisiga are more likely to get ninth-inning duties if Chapman falters.

Hentges pitched a perfect inning in relief during Friday's 8-5 loss to Boston.

The southpaw last started Aug. 26, allowing four runs (two earned) versus Texas. Logan Allen took Hentges' regular turn through the rotation Wednesday, suggesting the latter isn't currently set for work as a starter. With Aaron Civale (finger) also nearing a return from the 60-day injured list, Hentges could either be ticketed for a move to the bullpen or a demotion to Triple-A Columbus -- given his 7.18 ERA, 1.91 WHIP and 54:30 K:BB through 57.2 innings this season, he could benefit from more work in the minors.

Ottavino (4-3) struck out both batters he faced to earn the win Friday over Cleveland.

While the 35-year-old has converted saves in his last three appearances with Matt Barnes on the COVID-19 injured list, Ottavino was called upon to finish the seventh inning after Nathan Eovaldi ran out of steam. Ottavino did so with just 10 pitches (six strikes), and Boston's five-run rally in the bottom of the seventh inning put him in line for the win. The right-hander owns a 3.35 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 60:30 K:BB across 53.2 innings while adding 11 saves and 20 holds. While he's not a traditional closer at this time, he should remain in the mix for high-leverage situations whenever they arise.

Kittredge struck out two batters in a scoreless ninth inning and earned a save over the Twins on Friday.

Kittredge allowed one Twin to reach base via error but still needed only nine pitches to finish off the 5-3 win. He's been dominant of late, recording a save in each of his last four outings while allowing just one hit and striking out 10 batters through 5.2 innings. Kittredge has converted all six of his save chances this season and is now sporting a 1.29 ERA.

Topa exited Friday's game against the Cardinals with right elbow discomfort, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Topa was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, and he allowed two runs in one inning in Wednesday's win over the Giants. He gave up four runs in two-thirds of an inning prior to his departure in Friday's series opener, but the severity of his injury isn't yet clear.

Snead was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.

Snead spent nearly two weeks with the Triple-A club after he was sent down Aug. 23, and he allowed an unearned run in two innings across two minor-league appearances since then. The southpaw has recorded a 2.35 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 7.2 innings across seven appearances with the Blue Jays this year and will be pitch mainly in low-leverage situations.

Paredes was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Paredes was called up Wednesday but didn't make an appearance with the major-league club. The right-hander hasn't entered a big-league game since mid-June and will head back to the minors as part of a move after outfielder Jose Siri's contract was selected Friday.