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Tapia was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

The right-hander has been at Triple-A Omaha since behind acquired from the Mariners in late May, and he'll join the Royals for the first time Friday. Tapia has a 4.50 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 22:15 K:BB across 22 innings with Omaha this season.

Helsley secured his seventh hold in Thursday's win over the Cubs, firing a scoreless seventh inning during which he allowed one hit.

The right-hander plowed through his frame on nine pitches (six strikes) despite having to work around a single. The scoreless effort extended a dominant stretch for Helsley, one that's seen him produce an 0.93 ERA and three holds over the 9.2 innings covering his last 11 appearances.

Ponce de Leon (shoulder) fired a scoreless first inning in Triple-A Memphis' win over Louisville on Thursday, allowing one walk.

The recovering right-hander threw 13 pitches overall, seven which found the strike zone. Ponce de Leon has been sidelined exactly one month, so there's likely several more rehab appearances in his future before he's deemed ready for activation.

Llovera was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Llovera had been with the team since Tuesday, allowing one run in two innings of work Thursday against Atlanta in his lone appearance. He'll make way for Alec Bohm to return from the COVID-19 injured list.

Hill earned a hold Thursday versus Miami by retiring the only batter he faced.

The southpaw was brought in to face lefty Magneuris Sierra with two outs in the eighth inning and made quick work of the pinch hitter, getting Sierra to ground out on the first pitch. The outing was Hill's sixth straight without allowing a run or a hit, though he has covered only 3.1 innings over that span. On the season, he has posted a 2.37 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, one save and 13 holds.

Trivino picked up the save Thursday against the Mariners after tossing a scoreless ninth inning, giving up one hit and striking out one.

Trivino has come away with the save in each of his last nine chances and recorded his sixth scoreless outing (over seven appearances) this month. The right-hander, who has gone 16-for-18 in save opportunities this season, has settled in as one of the best late-inning relievers in the American League and currently sports a career-best 1.91 ERA with a 1.15 WHIP through 47 innings (44 appearances).

Manaea (7-6) earned the win Thursday against the Mariners after allowing one run on three hits and three walks while fanning 13 across seven innings.

The 13 strikeouts represented a season high for Manaea, and it was also the third time this season he struck out at least 10 batters. The left-hander has fanned at least six in six straight outings, a span during which he has posted three quality starts with a 3.57 ERA through 35.1 innings. His next start is scheduled for next week on the road against the Padres.

Jansen (1-4) was tagged with the loss and a blown save Thursday against the Giants after giving up four runs on four hits and two walks through two-thirds of an inning. He struck out two.

Jansen has blown his last three save opportunities and it's safe to wonder whether he will continue to be the Dodgers' closer going forward. He was absolutely woeful Thursday and has been struggling of late, giving up eight runs on nine hits and four walks while fanning just three over his last three outings. Even though he has gone 21-for-26 in save chances this season, the fact that he has blown his last three save opportunities isn't an encouraging sign going forward. Plus, he owns a dreadful 12.71 ERA through seven outings (5.2 innings) this month.

Iglesias picked up the save Thursday against the Twins after tossing a scoreless ninth inning, fanning one.

Iglesias notched his fourth straight scoreless outing and continues to be one of the best late-inning relievers in the American League, as he has gone 20-for-23 in save chances this season. The seven-year veteran owns a career-best 0.88 WHIP across 43.1 innings in 39 appearances, and he has also posted a strong 2.08 ERA in eight outings this month.

Jackson gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless seventh inning during Thursday's win over the Phillies.

The right-hander has rebounded in strong fashion from an awful 2020 season. Through 41 appearances and 35 innings this year, Jackson has posted a 2.06 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 36:16 K:BB with a win and 12 holds. He's not likely to work his way back into the closer mix, but the 29-year-old has become a reliable setup man in front of Will Smith.