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Foley got the save Saturday, allowing one hit and striking out one in two-thirds of an inning against Oakland.

Foley entered the game in the ninth after the first out was already recorded and immediately gave up a single, but he worked around to earn his 21st save. The 28-year-old has lowered his ERA to 2.92 following yet another scoreless outing. Foley has not allowed an earned run since July, going 17 straight appearances without an earned run.

Manzardo isn't in Cleveland's lineup Saturday against the Dodgers.

Manzardo will get a chance to rest Saturday after going 5-for-16 with two home runs through the Guardians' first five games of September. While he sits, David Fry will work as the designated hitter and bat fifth.

Hurter (4-1) got the win in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Oakland. He allowed one run on four hits and a walk while striking out three over 5.1 innings.

Brenan Hanifee took the ball as the opener and faced the first three hitters before Hurter came on and took the game through the sixth inning. Hurter has one start in his first seven career appearances, but he's still managed to pick up wins in each of his last four games. The rookie left-hander has now pitched at least five innings in five of his seven appearances. Hurter has yet to allow more than three runs in any game and has a 3.00 ERA through 33 innings this season.

Noel isn't in the Guardians' lineup Saturday versus the Dodgers.

Noel has gone 2-for-14 with an RBI and two runs scored since the start of September, and he'll now grab a spot on the bench while Lane Thomas starts in right field.

Naylor isn't in the Guardians' lineup for Saturday's game versus the Dodgers.

After going 0-for-5 across his last two games, Naylor will take a seat Saturday while Austin Hedges catches for Gavin Williams and bats ninth.

Springer isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup Saturday versus Atlanta.

Springer will get a chance to rest Saturday after going 1-for-5 with a strikeout during a loss in Friday's series opener. Nathan Lukes will fill the void in right field and bat leadoff.

Barger (knee) will start at third base and bat seventh Saturday against Atlanta.

Knee soreness has prevented Barger from playing in Toronto's last two games, but the issue seems to have subsided ahead of Saturday's contest. The 24-year-old has been hot at the plate recently, recording a hit in 10 of his last 11 games while posting a 1.064 OPS in that span.

Altavilla cleared waivers Saturday and was sent outright to Triple-A Omaha.

The Royals dropped Altavilla from their 40-man roster immediately upon activating him from the 60-day IL on Thursday, but he'll remain within the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 31-year-old righty has allowed six runs in only 3.2 major-league innings this season, though he's been more effective in Triple-A, pitching to the tune of a 4.11 ERA through 35 frames.

Manager Alex Cora said that Jansen (lat) is available to pitch in Saturday's game against the White Sox, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Jansen was unavailable Friday due to a lat issue and missed out on a save opportunity. However, he's feeling well enough to suit up and pitch Saturday as needed. Jansen has 25 saves and a 3.70 ERA across 48.2 innings this season.

The Angels placed Pillar on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a sprained left thumb.

Pillar likely picked up the injury during Friday's game against Texas after he replaced Jo Adell (oblique) in the second inning. With Adell joining Pillar on the injured list, Jordyn Adams and Bryce Teodosio were added to the 28-man active roster and should see plenty of work in the outfield.