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Barria was optioned to the alternate training site after Tuesday's doubleheader against the Astros.

The 24-year-old joined the active roster as the 29th man for the doubleheader, and he covered five frames in long relief during the matinee, allowing only one run. Barria has a 2.89 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB through 9.1 innings this season.

Pressly earned the save in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels, allowing one hit with two strikeouts and zero walks in a scoreless seventh inning.

The right-hander gave up a single to Albert Pujols to start the frame, but he put down the next three batters to lock down the victory. Pressly has converted four of six save chances and has given up five runs on 12 hits with a 11:4 K:BB through 8.2 innings.

Manaea (2-2) allowed three runs (one earned) on six hits over five innings, earning the win Tuesday versus the Rangers. He struck out three and walked none.

Manaea was solid in Tuesday's game, and he can't be blamed for Marcus Semien's fifth-inning error that indirectly led to a pair of runs for the Rangers. It marked the third straight start in which Manaea allowed three runs or fewer after failing to do that in his first four starts of the year. He has a 5.64 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 25 strikeouts across 30.1 innings. The 28-year-old southpaw is expected to make his next start Sunday in Houston.

Richards will start Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Richards last covered three frames in long relief last Thursday, and he'll make his second start of the season Wednesday against Baltimore. Richards has a 5.94 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB through 16.2 innings this season.

Beeks was removed from Tuesday's game against the Orioles with an elbow/forearm injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The 27-year-old delivered 1.1 scoreless frames and was in line to secure the two-inning save before exiting the contest. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but according to Topkin, some team officials fear he could be dealing with a UCL injury. Beeks will likely be evaluated further Wednesday.

Junis (back) will start Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Junis has been increasing his workload since landing on the injured list with back spasms, and he'll be able to start Wednesday. There was some uncertainty as to whether he'd require an opener, but he will be making a traditional start. A corresponding move to clear room for the right-hander will likely depend on the Royals' bullpen usage Tuesday.

Giles (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Giles has been on the injured list since the end of July due to a right forearm strain, but he's progressed well during his throwing program. If his bullpen session goes well Tuesday, he should throw another bullpen prior to progressing to live batting practice. After his live batting practice, he could enter the conversation to return to the bullpen, assuming everything goes smoothly.

Bass was unavailable Monday when Jordan Romano got the save but is available Tuesday against the Red Sox and manager Charlie Montoyo said he is comfortable with either pitcher saving games, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Romano is the current Jays reliever du jour after Bass held that title a couple weeks ago. It sounds like they both will continue to get save chances in the short term, and Bass could be the guy if a save chance were to arise Tuesday. Ken Giles (forearm) continues to progress and could take the closer's job back sometime in September.

Pearson was diagnosed with a flexor strain and hopes to resume playing catch this weekend, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

This means that the injury is on the inside of the elbow (closest to the body). It's good that the results of Pearson's second opinion did not come with a recommendation of surgery, but it still seems like he is a ways off from returning to game action. Given that he is the Jays' top pitching prospect, they will likely handle him with kid gloves throughout his recovery.

Barria was recalled from the Angels' alternate training site to serve as the 29th man during Tuesday's doubleheader against the Astros.

Barria was sent down Thursday, but he'll return to the team and be available out of the bullpen for the twin bill before he presumably returns to alternate camp. The right-hander made one relief appearance this season, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out four over 4.1 innings.