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Hand retired the only batter he faced to earn the save in Friday's 2-1 win over Philadelphia.

Hand retired Brad Miller on a flyout to close out the game. The closer is now 10-for-12 in save chances this season. He's posted a 3.48 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 20:9 K:BB across 20.2 innings. Hand continues to maintain a strong grip on the closer role in Washington.

Nelson was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

Nelson was recalled by the Yankees on Sunday, and he made two relief appearances during his stint with the major-league club. He allowed four runs on three hits and four walks while striking out five in 3.2 innings. The right-hander could return to the big-league bullpen as a low-leverage relief option at some point this year.

Shaw (1-1) allowed two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out one in one inning to take the loss against the Orioles on Friday.

Shaw had tossed 9.1 scoreless innings across his last 11 relief appearances, but he was slightly less effective Friday and was charged with his first loss of the season. The right-hander has now posted a 1.99 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 22.2 innings across 24 appearances in 2021.

Mejia allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two in three scoreless innings in Friday's loss to the Orioles. He didn't factor into the decision.

Mejia was initially slated to start Wednesday, but his outing was pushed back due to inclement weather. The right-hander only threw 50 pitches in his first major-league start, but he was able to hold the Orioles scoreless to begin the game. Mejia could remain in the rotation while Zach Plesac (thumb) is on the injured list. If he makes another start, he tentatively lines up to do so on the road against the Cardinals on Wednesday.

Graterol (forearm) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.

Graterol had been on the injured list since April 29 due to right forearm tightness, and he recently began a rehab assignment with the Triple-A club. He was expected to have a high-leverage role in the Dodgers' injury-riddled bullpen once he was reinstated, but he'll remain in the minors in the near future. If he performs well with Triple-A Oklahoma City, it wouldn't be surprising to see Graterol return to the major-league bullpen at some point.

Arano was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Friday.

The 26-year-old had a two-day stint in the majors in May without seeing game action, and he's now lost his spot on the 40-man roster. Arano last saw extended run in the big leagues with the Phillies in 2018 and posted a 2.73 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 60:17 K:BB over 59.1 innings, but he's pitched in only three games over the past two seasons.

Brasier (calf) is under evaluation at the hospital after being struck in the side of the head by a line drive during a simulated game Friday, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

The 33-year-old has been on the injured list all season with a calf strain but was nearing a rehab assignment before Friday's scary situation. Brasier's rehab program will be put on hold while he's under observation at the hospital.

Armstrong was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Friday.

The 30-year-old has been awful through the first two months of the season with an 8.55 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 22:10 K:BB over 20 innings, which was enough to cost him his spot on the 40-man roster. Armstrong allowed only three runs over 15 frames for Baltimore in 2020 but was unable to replicate that success this season.

Lakins was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

The 26-year-old delivered 1.1 scoreless frames while serving as the 27th man during a doubleheader last weekend, and he'll rejoin the Orioles after spending the past few days in the minors. Lakins has a 6.75 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 14:12 K:BB across 16 major-league innings this season.

Harvey (oblique) was activated from the 60-day injured list Friday.

The 26-year-old has been sidelined since mid-March by a strained left oblique, but he'll rejoin the active roster ahead of Friday's series opener versus Cleveland. Harvey is expected to be in the mix for save chances in Baltimore, though he could be eased in via lower-leverage spots after missing the first two months of the season.