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Hendriks retired the lone batter he faced to earn the save during Tuesday's 8-5 win over Cleveland.

The White Sox entered the ninth inning with a five-run lead, but Hendriks was needed to close things out after Cleveland scratched across two runs. The right-hander needed only three pitches to retire Jake Bauers on a groundout. The 32-year-old is 3-for-4 in save opportunities and has allowed three runs on five hits with a 9:1 K:BB across 6.2 innings this season.

Manaea (2-1) picked up the win in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Twins, allowing six hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings while striking out seven.

Only two runners even got past second base against the southpaw, who tossed 66 of 95 pitches for strikes while going the distance. Manaea will carry a 3.04 ERA and 22:5 K:BB through 23.2 innings into his next start, set for Monday in Tampa Bay.

Chapman walked one and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his second save of the season in a 3-1 win over Atlanta.

The flamethrowing lefty hasn't had many save chances yet due to the Yankees' struggles, but Chapman has been all but untouchable to begin the season. He has yet to give up a run through five innings over five appearances with a 13:2 K:BB.

Loaisiga (2-0) picked up the win Tuesday in a 3-1 victory over Atlanta, striking out one in a perfect eighth inning.

The right-hander got rewarded for another strong appearance when the Yankees pushed two runs across in the bottom of the frame. Loaisiga has been a key part of the team's bullpen in the early going, posting a 1.64 ERA and 12:1 K:BB through his first 11 innings, but he's still looking for his first hold or save.

Jansen earned the save Tuesday against the Mariners, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

The veteran right-hander made quick work of the top of Seattle's lineup, retiring the side in order while delivering eight of 10 pitches for strikes. Jansen is 4-for-5 in save chances and has allowed two runs on two hits with a 10:6 K:BB through eight innings this season.

Barnes allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Blue Jays.

Barnes was called upon to maintain a two-run lead in the ninth inning. Though he allowed an infield single with one out, he otherwise had little trouble recording his third save in as many chances this season. It was unclear whether Barnes or Adam Ottavino would work in the closer role for Boston to begin the campaign, but the former has recorded three of the team's four saves -- the other went into extra innings -- and has pitched effectively in the role.

Kay won't start Wednesday against the Red Sox but could still work as a bulk reliever, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

The 26-year-old lined up to start Wednesday's contest, but Trent Thornton will instead work as the opener. Kay and Tommy Milone are the primary candidates to follow as the primary pitcher, but manager Charlie Montoyo neglected to specify who is likely to work behind Thornton.

Chafin allowed one hit across 1.1 scoreless innings to record a hold in Tuesday's win over the Mets.

Chafin retired Brandon Nimmo to end the seventh inning, then worked through a clean eighth to hand the game over to closer Craig Kimbrel. Chafin now has a 3.86 ERA and three holds across seven innings this season, and the lefty should continue to operate in a prominent role ahead of Kimbrel in the Cubs' bullpen.

Thornton will start Wednesday's game at Boston, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

The 27-year-old will make his first start of the season in Wednesday's series finale, and he figures to be limited to a few innings since he's topped out at 34 pitches through five appearances this season. Anthony Kay and Tommy Milone should be in the mix as bulk options behind Thornton.

Matzek (0-2) was tagged with the loss Tuesday in a 3-1 loss to the Yankees, giving up two runs on two hits and a walk without recording an out.

The southpaw entered the game to begin the eighth inning with the score tied 1-1 and promptly loaded the bases, then had to watch as Nate Jones uncorked a wild pitch to bring around an inherited runner and issued a bases-loaded walk to tack another run onto Matzek's ledger. The runs were the first Matzek has allowed this season, and he still sports a 2.35 ERA and 14:5 K:BB through 7.2 innings with three holds in nine appearances.