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Brasier picked up the save during Sunday's 2-1 win over the Angels, striking out one over a perfect ninth inning.

Kenley Jansen recorded saves Friday and Saturday, so he was likely unavailable Sunday, which allowed Brasier to get his first save opportunity. The right-hander was sharp and retired Zach Neto, Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani in order. After giving up three runs in his first outing of the season, Brasier has tossed a scoreless frame in seven of his past eight appearances, recording eight strikeouts during that stretch.

Gillaspie (0-1) allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits without recording an out to take the extra-inning loss versus the White Sox on Saturday.

Gillaspie was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the bottom of the 10th inning. He instead gave up a game-tying RBI double to Yasmani Grandal before Oscar Colas knocked a walkoff single. Gillaspie has permitted a run in four of his last five outings, and he owns a 7.20 ERA, 2.20 WHIP and 5:3 K:BB over five innings this season.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters before Sunday's game against the White Sox that Akin (personal) is expected to come off the paternity list Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Akin will miss a total of three games while being away from the team. The left-hander will return to a middle-innings role in the Baltimore bullpen, and the team will need to send down a pitcher before the series against the Nationals begins.

Mills (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Sunday.

Mills began the season on the injured list with right elbow inflammation and now won't be eligible to be activated until late May. The 28-year-old recently resumed throwing on flat ground, with the next major step in his rehab likely to be throwing off a mound.

The Red Sox placed Martin on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to April 13, with right shoulder inflammation.

Martin underwent an MRI before Sunday's game against the Angels and the imaging revealed the inflammation. Jake Faria is replacing the right-hander in the bullpen after having his contract selected from Triple-A Worcester. Martin will be out at least two weeks, but a more realistic timeline should be presented in the coming days.

Wantz was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

The 27-year-old was optioned to Salt Lake on Tuesday but will quickly rejoin the major-league club with Ryan Tepera (shoulder) headed to the injured list. Wantz has made three appearances for the Angels this season and has a 6:0 K:BB with just one hit allowed over five scoreless frames.

Martin underwent an MRI on his right arm and may be placed on the injured list before Sunday's game against the Angels, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Smith reports that Martin's MRI occurred on the biceps and shoulder area. The Red Sox are currently dealing with several injuries to their pitching staff, so even if the imaging comes back clean there's a good chance that the right-hander heads to the injured list.

Kansas City recalled Taylor from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Taylor missed out on Kansas City's Opening Day roster but will now join the big club after spending the first couple weeks of the season with Omaha. The 30-year-old last pitched in the majors during 2021 with the Red Sox and had a 3.40 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 60:23 K:BB over 47.2 innings.

The Twins recalled Headrick from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Headrick will have a chance to make his MLB debut after being promoted from the Saints. The left-hander registered a 6.00 ERA over two appearances -- one start -- by allowing six runs over nine innings with a 12:2 K:BB. Louie Varland was optioned to Triple-A by the Twins in a corresponding move.

Clase picked up the save in Saturday's 6-4 win over Washington, recording zero strikeouts over a perfect ninth inning.

Clase entered with a two-run lead and proceeded to retire Victor Robles, Alex Call and Dominic Smith in order. The hard-throwing closer is now 5-for-6 in save opportunities, and Clase has given up four runs (three earned) over nine appearances.