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Varland allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 2-0 win over the Mariners.

Varland allowed four runs with a 22:4 K:BB over 15 innings in June, converting all nine of his save chances during the month. He continues to be locked in as the Blue Jays' closer, going 18-for-18 in save conversions this season. He's added a superb 0.96 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 65:13 K:BB through 47 innings.

Scott struck out the side in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 4-3 win over the Padres.

Scott got by on 18 pitches (12 strikes). He's earned six saves and a hold during his active eight-inning scoreless streak, and he has a 13:0 K:BB with one hit batsman in that span. The left-hander is at a 2.02 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and 45:3 K:BB through 35.2 innings this season while adding 12 saves and six holds. Scott's save chances will likely decrease once Edwin Diaz (elbow) returns, which is expected to happen later in the month, but Scott will continue to see plenty of high-leverage innings.

The Astros traded Cosgrove to the Nationals on Friday in exchange for cash, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Cosgrove has spent the entire season with Houston's Triple-A affiliate, turning in a 4.30 ERA and 1.44 WHIP to go with a 29:21 K:BB through 29.1 innings. He didn't own a spot on the 40-man roster with the Astros, so he'll slot in as bullpen depth at Triple-A Rochester to begin his tenure with the Nats.

Baker earned the save in Friday's 3-1 win over the Astros, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

Baker was called upon to close things out for the second straight game and did so on just eight pitches. It continued an All-Star-worthy campaign for the 31-year-old, who has converted 23 of 26 save chances while posting a 1.83 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 37:11 K:BB across 34.1 innings this season.

The Yankees will recall Beck from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start Saturday's game against the Twins, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Beck made his MLB debut out of the bullpen earlier this season, giving up two earned runs on two hits and three walks across three innings against the Rangers on May 7. Since then, he's posted a 1.59 ERA and 0.94 WHIP with a 54:20 K:BB over 51 innings at Triple-A, so he'll get another chance to showcase his talents for the big club and fill the rotation spot vacated by Carlos Rodon (elbow), who was moved to the 15-day injured list.

Iglesias earned the save in Atlanta's 5-3 win over the Mets, allowing one run on three hits and no walks with one strikeout in the ninth inning.

Iglesias entered the ninth inning with a three-run lead and closed things out despite allowing three singles. The veteran closer remains a perfect 17-for-17 in save opportunities this season despite allowing an earned run in three of his past eight outings. He owns a 1.53 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 32:6 K:BB across 29.1 innings this year and will be heavily leaned on with Robert Suarez (elbow) on the injured list.

Garcia picked up a hold Friday against the Reds, allowing one hit and one walk in two scoreless innings. He struck out two.

With Ryan Helsley (elbow) hitting the injured list again Friday, the Orioles deployed Garcia ahead of Yennier Cano and Tyler Wells in a three-run game. Garcia served as Baltimore's primary closer when Helsley was sidelined earlier this year, so the division of labor among the club's high-leverage mix will remain worth monitoring going forward. Through 37.2 innings, the journeyman right-hander sports a 2.39 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 41:12 K:BB to go with 12 holds and four saves (five opportunities).

Wells earned the save in Friday's 3-0 win over the Reds after striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.

The Orioles are looking for a substitute at closer after Ryan Helsley was placed on the 15-day injured due to right elbow discomfort. Rico Garcia and Yennier Cano were both deployed earlier in Friday's contest, so Wells was brought out for the ninth inning for his first save chance of the season. Wells answered the call, needing just 10 pitches (seven strikes) to wrap up the win for Baltimore. It was his first save since the 2023 season, and given his low pitch count, Wells could be called upon for another save opportunity during the weekend series in Cincinnati.

The Padres recalled Jacob from Triple-A El Paso on Friday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Jacob will return to the majors as the roster replacement for Randy Vasquez, who landed on the injured list Friday with an ankle injury. Jacob has given up two runs in two MLB innings this season, but he's put up a 3.71 ERA and 1.12 WHIP through 34 innings in the minors. He'll likely be limited to low-leverage situations with the Padres.

Joyce (shoulder) faced hitters in a live bullpen session Friday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

It's the first time Joyce has faced hitters since being shut down from throwing in mid-May. This is a promising sign for the right-hander as he continues to recover from shoulder surgery that he underwent in July of 2025. A clearer timeline for Joyce's return to the majors should emerge once he's been given the green light to embark on a rehab assignment.