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Zimmermann allowed six runs on 11 hits and struck out two in 4.2 innings, taking a no-decision versus the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Zimmermann allowed double-digit hits for the third straight game, and he's given up at least four runs in each of his last six starts. He was spared the loss this time, as the Orioles' offense covered the deficit before losing in the 10th inning. The southpaw's wretched run has inflated his ratios to a 5.94 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 46:11 K:BB across 66.2 innings in 13 starts. He's projected for a home start versus the Nationals next week.

Miller was returned to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.

Miller was charged with the loss during Wednesday's game against the Astros, as he gave up six runs on four hits and two walks while failing to strike out a batter in two-thirds of an inning. The right-hander will head back to the minors for now but should be a candidate to serve as a spot starter later in the year.

Pearson (illness) made another rehab appearance at Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Pearson allowed a run on two hits and no walks while striking out four in two relief innings during Tuesday's outing. Manager Charlie Montoyo was pleased with the 25-year-old's results, as he reached 98-99 mph while tossing two innings for a third consecutive outing. Montoyo is hopeful that Pearson will be able to build up to three innings at some point and have less recovery time between his rehab appearances. The right-hander isn't guaranteed a spot on the major-league roster once he's deemed fully healthy, but the team views him as a multi-inning relief option.

Merryweather was diagnosed Wednesday with a left oblique strain and is considered week-to-week, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Merryweather's injury was characterized as an abdominal strain when he was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, but the new diagnosis likely foreshadows a longer-term absence for the right-hander. After notching a pair of saves early in the 2021 campaign, Merryweather suffered a significant oblique strain that April and hasn't resembled the same dominant pitcher at any point since. Given that he's dealing with another side injury, the Blue Jays are likely to proceed slowly with his rehab program.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that he envisions using Holmes in high-leverage situations against the toughest parts of opposing lineups once Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) returns from the 15-day injured list, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Boone clarified that Holmes will be "closing some games, too," but the right-hander doesn't look as though he'll be picking up the majority of save chances like he has thus far during Chapman's absence. Chapman completed a bullpen session Tuesday and may be ready to return from the IL next week, but Holmes should retain plenty of fantasy value in the planned high-leverage role, especially if he still continues to close games every now and then. Holmes has yet to allow a run in his last 27 appearances and sports an 0.59 WHIP and 31:3 K:BB in 29 innings during that span.

Krehbiel (shoulder) threw his second bullpen session of the week Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

After tossing a 15-pitch side session Monday that consisted entirely of fastballs, Krehbiel will incorporate his full arsenal into Wednesday's workout. The right-handed reliever believes he'll be ready to return from the 15-day injured list Saturday when first eligible.

King earned a hold against Tampa Bay on Tuesday, pitching 1.1 scoreless innings during which he allowed one walk and struck out two batters.

King's control was a bit shaky -- half of his 24 pitches were balls -- but he racked up seven swinging strikes and didn't allow any hits. The right-hander preserved a narrow lead during his time on the mound to pick up his team-leading ninth hold. King has thrived in a variety of roles for New York this season, adding three wins and a save to his holds tally and posting a 2.62 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 46:8 K:BB across 34.1 innings.

Winckowski was recalled from Triple-A Worcester ahead of Wednesday's start against the Athletics.

Winckowski didn't fare particularly well during his major-league debut in late May, as he allowed four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four in three innings to take the loss against the Orioles. However, he'll make his second career start for the Red Sox at home against the Athletics during Wednesday's matchup.

Oller has allowed an earned run on five hits and two walks over four innings across two appearances since his promotion from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

Oller was demoted to the Aviators on May 16 after posting an 0-3 record, 12.27 ERA and 2.18 WHIP across four starts with the Athletics. The young right-hander appears to have worked out some kinks on the farm, however, as he's put together some quality multi-inning work in his first two appearances since being recalled. Despite the encouraging early returns, Oller is almost certainly going to remain in a low-leverage role for the foreseeable future.

The Orioles designated Lowther for assignment Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for infielder Jonathan Arauz, whom the Orioles claimed off waivers from the Red Sox on Wednesday. Lowther was optioned to Norfolk on June 1, one day after he gave up six runs (five earned) across 5.1 innings of long relief in his lone appearance of the season with the big club.