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Richards didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees, allowing two runs on five hits over 4.2 innings. He struck out five.

A pair of solo shots by DJ LeMahieu accounted for all the damage off the right-hander. It was Richards' longest outing of the season so far, as he threw 64 pitches (46 strikes) before giving way to the bullpen. He now has a 4.05 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 11:5 K:BB through 13.1 innings in his three starts. He'll look to last long enough to qualify for his first win of the year in his next trip to the mound Monday, on the road against the Nationals.

Pressly was tagged with the blown save against the Rangers on Tuesday, allowing one run one two hits in one inning while striking out one.

Pressly was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the top of the ninth inning, but Elvis Andrus greeted him with a homer leading off the frame to spoil the save opportunity. After a rough start to the campaign, Pressly had converted each of his previous five save chances, so Tuesday's hiccup is unlikely to threaten his role as the team's closer.

Merryweather didn't allow a hit and had three strikeouts and one walk over two scoreless innings during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Marlins.

The 28-year-old performed well in his second outing as an opener, delivering 21 of his 31 pitches for strikes. Merryweather has given up only two hits with a 12:3 K:BB through 7.1 shutout innings over his first four big-league appearances.

Montero picked up the save against the Astros on Tuesday, allowing one unearned run on one hit in one inning. He did not strike out or walk any batters.

Montero inherited a two-run lead in the extra-inning contest. He yielded a leadoff single to allow the designated runner on second base to score but avoided further damage by inducing a double-play groundout and a flyout. Montero is a perfect 7-for-7 in save opportunities this season while posting a 2.79 ERA over 9.2 innings.

Fulmer allowed three hits and two walks while striking out six across three innings Tuesday against the Brewers. He did not factor into the decision.

It was a mixed bag from Fulmer, as he struck out a season-best six batters on the strength of 15 called strikes and seven swinging strikes on 65 total pitches. On the other hand, he walked multiple batters for the third time in his past four outings and needed 65 pitches to complete three innings. It was a step forward in results for Fulmer, though he has yet to work more than three frames in any outing this season. He's currently projected to take the mound Sunday at Minnesota.

Graveman was activated off the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

The 29-year-old landed on the injured list in early August and was eventually diagnosed with a benign bone tumor in his spine, but he never gave up hope for a return to the field this season. Graveman opened the season in the Mariners' starting rotation, but he'll shift to the bullpen since his neck apparently proved bothersome in longer outings.

Anderson (forearm) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The right-hander threw a live batting practice session Monday which manager Kevin Cash called "very encouraging," as he appears to be nearing his return from the injured list. If all goes well during Wednesday's sim game, Anderson could be activated for the weekend series against the Marlins.

Pearson (elbow) played catch from 120 feet Tuesday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Pearson suffered a right flexor strain in mid-August, though he was able to resume throwing within 10 days of being shut down. While he continues to make good progress, he's yet to throw off a mound, so his return doesn't appear to be imminent.

Giles (forearm) felt good after a live batting practice session Tuesday and will throw another similar session Saturday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Giles continues to make good progress as he works his way back from the strained flexor mass in his right forearm that has kept him out since late July. His target return date remains unclear, but he appears to have a good shot to make it back before the end of the year, barring setbacks.

Peters (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to the Angels' alternate training site Tuesday.

Peters has been dealing with an oblique issue since the end of June but is now healthy. He'll remain at the alternate training site and could be an option to fill in as a starter if needed, but he may not have time to build up to a full workload.