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Treinen picked up the save Friday against San Francisco by pitching a perfect ninth inning.

Usual closer Kenley Jansen had pitched three times in the previous four days, so manager Dave Roberts declared the right-hander unavailable for Friday's contest. With Los Angeles protecting a one-run lead heading into the bottom of the ninth inning, Treinen was called upon to close out the game in Jansen's stead. He had little trouble doing so, retiring the side on only eight pitches. Treinen has been one of baseball's top setup men this season, registering a 1.89 ERA, 22:5 K:BB and 11 holds across 20 appearances. Jansen has been effective and will continue to log most save chances, but Treinen figures to be first in line when the veteran closer needs a breather.

Mayers (1-3) allowed three earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one across 1.1 innings Friday, taking the loss to the Athletics.

Mayers allowed a three-run home run to Chad Pinder in the seventh inning. The 29-year-old has been relied upon as one of the Angels' high-leverage relievers. He has received occasional save opportunities as Raisel Iglesias has struggled this season. However, Mayers has had his own struggles with a 5.48 ERA and a 1.59 WHIP across 21.1 innings, although he does carry an impressive 12.66 K/9.

Mejia pitched 2.1 scoreless innings Friday, allowing a hit with five strikeouts in a 10-0 loss to Minnesota.

Mejia ended the fourth inning, which saw Minnesota rack up nine runs. He then pitched in the fifth and sixth without trouble. The 24-year-old's last full season came with High-A Lynchburg in 2019, where he posted a 4.09 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 36:9 K:BB across 33 innings as a starter. Mejia will begin in the bullpen for Cleveland, but he could ultimately challenge Sam Hentges for the fifth starter role.

Maton allowed four runs on four hits and a walk over one-third of an inning in Friday's 10-0 loss to Minnesota.

The 28-year-old relieved Triston McKenzie in the fourth inning, but the reliever wasn't able to stop the bleeding. Maton now has a 7.62 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 18:6 K:BB across 13 innings this year. He's given up nine runs in his last six outings, so the right-hander is unlikely to see high-leverage situations any time soon.

Hoffman (3-3) earned the win Friday against the Brewers after tossing five innings of one-run ball, giving up two hits and four walks while fanning seven.

Hoffman lasted at least five innings for the first time since April 22 while recording his first win since April 16. The right-hander has posted a 6.13 ERA this month, which is a marked increase on the 3.33 ERA he had in five April appearances.

Abreu (2-3) allowed three runs (two earned) on a hit and a walk over 0.2 innings Friday, striking out one and taking a loss against Texas.

Abreu came into the 10th inning to protect a 5-4 lead and took the loss after serving up a walkoff three-run blast to Adolis Garcia. The 24-year-old has five holds this season but has blown all three of his save opportunities. His season ERA shot up to 4.18 through 23.2 innings.

Lopez (1-5) gave up two earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out eight in five innings Friday against the Nationals. He took the loss.

This was one of Lopez's best starts of the year, and it lowered his ERA from 6.35 to 6.00. This should buy him at least one more start next week, most likely in Minnesota on Wednesday.

Hudson recorded one strikeout in a perfect eighth inning Friday against the Orioles en route to his eighth hold of the season.

Brad Hand, who came in with a 4-0 lead in the ninth inning, gave up a two-run home run and has now given up at least one run in five of his last six appearances. If Hand were to lose the closer's job, Hudson appears to be the top candidate to step in.

Hand gave up two runs on two hits without recording a strikeout or issuing a walk in one inning Friday against the Orioles.

Daniel Hudson pitched a perfect eighth inning and Hand came in with a 4-0 lead in the ninth and coughed up two runs on a Freddy Galvis home run that also scored Trey Mancini. Hand has now given up at least one run in five of his last six appearances, and he has given up three home runs over his last four innings. His grip on the closer's role seems to be slipping by the day.

Fulmer struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning to earn a save against Kansas City on Friday.

Fulmer made quick work of the Royals while protecting a 7-5 lead, needing just 12 pitches to finish off the game. The 28-year-old righty has now converted all four of his save chances this season with all of them coming in May. He owns a 3.13 ERA and 30:8 K:BB through 31.2 innings this season.