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Soto worked around a hit to pitch a clean ninth inning and earn the save in Monday's win over the Red Sox.

Soto worked fairly quickly, as he only needed 11 pitches to retire three batters and pick up his first save of the season. The lefty led the Tigers with 18 saves in 2021, and with the closer role pretty securely his to start the year, Soto could surpass that figure in 2022 if he's able to stay healthy.

Patino was diagnosed with a strained left oblique after leaving Monday's start against the A's, radio broadcaster Steve Carney reports.

Patino recorded two outs on 13 pitches during the first inning before exiting Monday's contest with the injury. The severity of the strain is unclear, but oblique injuries often require a stint on the injured list, so it wouldn't be a major surprise if he's forced to miss some time.

Saucedo was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

Saucedo made the Opening Day roster but will be sent down after allowing four runs on five hits (including three homers) in 2.1 innings of work. Anthony Kay will replace him as a left-handed option out of the bullpen.

Patino exited his start Monday against the Athletics with an apparent injury, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Patino was slowed by shoulder soreness in spring training, but it's unclear if it's the same issue that caused him to exit after just 13 pitches. Details about the nature and severity of the young righty's injury should become clear following further tests.

Kay was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

Kay will give the Blue Jays another left-handed option in the bullpen, replacing Tyler Saucedo, who was sent to Buffalo in the same set of transactions. Kay owns a 5.50 ERA in 68.2 career major-league innings.

Ramirez agreed Sunday with the Mariners on a minor-league contract, Triple-A Tacoma broadcaster Mike Curto reports.

The 32-year-old lefty was assigned to Tacoma and made his debut for the affiliate Sunday, striking out two and walking one over a scoreless frame. Ramirez previously appeared in 13 MLB games with the Padres in 2021, logging a 5.75 ERA across 20.1 innings.

Barnes (back) is available to pitch Monday against the Tigers, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Barnes hurt his back in a workout Thursday and was unavailable during Boston's season-opening series against the Yankees, but he'll be available to begin the team's series in Detroit. Jake Diekman picked up the save in Sunday's win over the Yankees, but Barnes is a strong candidate for ninth-inning work now that he's available.

Yarbrough (groin) isn't expected to miss more than one start during his stay on the injured list, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Yarbrough's season debut was pushed back slightly after he hit the injured list with a groin issue Monday, but both he and the Rays believe he won't miss much time. Ryan Thompson was recalled in a corresponding move, though it's Tommy Romero who's expected to temporarily take his place in the rotation.

Trivino logged his first appearance of the season in Sunday's win over the Phillies, allowing a solo home run and recording a strikeout over one inning.

Trivino didn't have any save opportunties over the first two games of the series, so manager Mark Kotsay opted to give him some relatively low-leverage work Sunday. The right-hander promptly surrendered a solo home run to Jean Segura on his very first pitch of 2022, but he subsequently settled down to retire the dangerous trio of Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos and Rhys Hoskins in order. Given the caliber of some of the talent the A's have moved over the last several weeks, Trivino could find save opportunities sparse for stretches this season.

Moll recorded his first hold in a win over the Phillies on Sunday, firing a perfect sixth inning during which he recorded two strikeouts.

Moll carried over the momentum he'd generated during an impressive Cactus League stint into his first appearance of the regular season, breezing through his one frame Sunday on 14 pitches. The 30-year-old southpaw also provided encouraging results last season during a brief eight-appearance sample with the big-league club, recording a 3.48 ERA across 10.1 innings.