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Athletics manager Bob Melvin confirmed that Puk (shoulder) will throw again Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Puk has been steadily ramping up his throwing program over the last month and Monday's session could serve as his final tuneup before an official return to the 28-man roster. A further update on Puk's situation should be provided following the completion of his Monday outing.

Bummer has progressed to playing catch at the team's alternate training site, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Bummer has been on the injured list since Aug. 8 with left biceps soreness, so the report that he is starting to throw is encouraging in terms of his rehab progress. There is still no timeline for his official return, and one likely won't be set until he starts throwing off a mound.

Green (2-2) took the loss and blown save in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Mets, pitching one inning and allowing three runs on three hits -- all home runs -- while striking out two.

Green was summoned with a pair of runners aboard in the sixth inning and asked to protect a three-run lead. That advantage disappeared quickly, as Pete Alonso crushed a homer to center field to tie the game. Green retired the next two batters but then yielded consecutive solo shots to Dominic Smith and Jake Marisnick. Prior to Wednesday, Green had given up only one run in 12.2 frames this season; over his last two appearances, however, he has been torched for four homers and five total runs in two innings. His ERA has consequently risen to 3.68.

Fairbanks (4-1) struck out one over 1.1 scoreless innings to get the win against Miami on Friday.

Fairbanks entered with two outs in the seventh inning after Ryan Yarbrough (groin) was unable to continue due to groin tightness. Fairbanks hit Jorge Alfaro with a pitch but was otherwise perfect Friday, and he has not allowed an earned run in 7.1 innings while racking up 11 strikeouts over that span. The Rays bullpen is decimated by injuries, so look for Fairbanks to continue to receive the ball late in games.

Colome (1-0) blew a save but earned the win Friday against the Royals. He allowed an unearned run on one hit and one walk over 1.1 innings.

Colome was a victim of an odd play in the top of the ninth when a rundown led to a throwing error that allowed the Royals to tie the game. He was credited with the win when Yasmani Grandal belted a walkoff home run. Colome had been perfect in six save chances prior to his first blown save Friday.

Lopez allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over four innings in Friday's no-decision against the Royals.

Lopez made his second start since coming off the injured list and upped his pitch count from 50 to 70. It's unclear if the eight baserunners were the reason for his departure, or if 70 was a set pitch count. Lopez's next outing comes Wednesday on the road against Minnesota.

Chapman (0-1) allowed two runs on one hit and one walk while failing to record an out as he was charged with the loss and blown save in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Chapman took the mound for the first time since Aug. 17, but he allowed a walkoff home run, resulting in a loss and blown save. The southpaw missed the start of the season after testing positive for COVID-19, but he should still have a relatively firm hold on the closer's role for the Yankees.

Loaisiga allowed one run on three hits and no walks while striking out three over three innings in Friday's Game 2 loss against the Mets. He didn't factor into the decision.

Loaisiga was effective over the first three innings of Friday's contest, but he settled for a no-decision after the Mets hit a walkoff home run. The right-hander has a 2.81 ERA and 18:4 K:BB over 16 innings this season. He'll likely work out of the bullpen in the near future.

Hill (1-0) pitched a scoreless inning, allowing one hit to earn the win Friday versus the Cardinals.

Hill relieved starter Triston McKenzie to start the fifth inning. The 26-year-old Hill has collected a save, two holds and an 11:3 K:BB across 12.2 innings this season. He's pitched to a 3.55 ERA and 0.63 WHIP -- effective numbers in his middle-relief role.

Romano left Friday's game against the Orioles with a right middle finger injury.

Romano was examined by trainers after allowing a home run in the top of the eighth inning and was replaced by Anthony Bass. Romano allowed one run on one hit and no walks while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning prior to his exit. He'll be examined by the team's medical staff, after which more clarity regarding the severity of the injury could be known.