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Loaisiga gave up three hits over two scoreless innings to record his fifth save of the season during a 5-3 win over the Red Sox in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader. He struck out three without walking a batter.

The right-hander picked up his first save in five appearances, as the Yankees have been mixing and matching in the closer role while Aroldis Chapman (elbow) remains sidelined. With Loaisiga having thrown 34 pitches (23 strikes) in the matinee, look for Chad Green or another reliever to get the call if the Yankees have another late lead to protect in the nightcap. Loaisiga has been the club's best option of late though, as he's been scored upon only once in his last 11 games and 12.2 innings.

Manager Kevin Cash announced that Yarbrough will be activated from the COVID-19 injured list to pitch Wednesday against the Orioles, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. The club has not determined whether he will start or serve as a bulk reliever.

Yarbrough was placed on the COVID-19 list Aug. 10. The southpaw is set to be activated Wednesday, and he should be in line to log the bulk of the innings, whether it's to start the game or in relief of an opener. Yarbrough's activation seems likely to push Shane McClanahan's start to Thursday.

Armstrong's contract was selected by the Rays on Tuesday.

Armstrong was acquired in exchange for cash considerations from the Orioles at the deadline. He's been mediocre at best for most of his seven-year big-league career, posting a 4.65 ERA over 151 innings of work. Mike Brosseau was optioned to clear a space on the active roster, while Kevin Padlo was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man.

Herget signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Tuesday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

After electing free agency over the weekend when he cleared waivers, Herget quickly found a new opportunity with an American League West organization. Over his four relief appearances with Texas prior to being designated for assignment, the 27-year-old right-hander gave up four earned runs on five hits and no walks over four innings. He'll likely begin his tenure with the Angels at Triple-A Salt Lake.

The Red Sox reinstated Andriese (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and designated him for assignment.

Andriese looks to be healthy again after he recently completed a three-game rehab assignment, but rather than reporting to Boston, he'll stick around at Triple-A Worcester for the time being while waiting to see how the waiver process plays out. If Andriese goes unclaimed by MLB's other 29 teams, he could continue pitching out of the Worcester bullpen with the hope of earning a call-up to Boston during the final six weeks of the season. Over 37.1 innings in the majors this season, Andriese has posted a 6.03 ERA and 1.77 WHIP.

The Red Sox reinstated Taylor from the COVID-19-related injured list ahead of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Yankees.

Taylor was on the COVID-19 IL for only two days, an indication that he never tested positive for the virus and was instead deactivated for contact-tracing reasons. With the reliever having cleared all health and safety protocols in quick fashion, he should be available out of the bullpen for the twin bill. Through 48 appearances on the season, Taylor has posted a 3.23 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 51:20 in 39 innings.

Hendriks struck out the side in the ninth inning to record the save in Monday's 5-2 win over the Athletics.

Hendriks, who had allowed three home runs in his last two ninth-inning appearances, had no issues dispatching Oakland batters Monday. He was the third in a line of dominant relief performances, following Michael Kopech (two innings, three strikeouts) and Craig Kimbrel (one inning, three strikeouts). The save was Hendriks' 27th and allays concerns that built up over the previous two outings.

Fleming (10-6) picked up the win Monday, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over 5.2 innings of relief in a 9-2 victory over the Orioles. He struck out two.

Collin McHugh worked two scoreless innings before Fleming entered the game, and the southpaw got the credit when the Rays took the lead for good in the fourth. Fleming has had a couple brutal outings in the second half but he's still gotten the win in four of his last seven appearances as he swings between starting and a bulk-relief role. On the season, he sports a 4.86 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 62:29 K:BB through 96.1 innings.

Barlow (5-3) allowed a run on two hits in 1.2 innings, earning the win Monday over Houston.

Barlow yielded a solo home run to Jason Castro in the ninth inning, but he was able to limit the damage there for a 7-6 Kansas City win. It was just the third homer Barlow has allowed in 57 innings this season. The right-hander has posted a strong 2.68 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 72:22 K:BB while adding six saves and 14 holds in a high-leverage role.

Wittgren (2-6) allowed an unearned run on three hits and three walks in 1.2 innings, taking the loss versus Minnesota on Monday. He struck out none.

The right-hander successfully kept the game tied despite loading the bases in the ninth inning. In the 10th, he didn't get so lucky, as he loaded the bases again and surrendered a walkoff double to Jorge Polanco. Wittgren has allowed two unearned runs in his last 9.1 innings, but both instances have led to him taking a loss. The 30-year-old has a 4.40 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 52:12 K:BB, one save and seven holds through 45 innings this season.