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Akin was recalled from the Orioles' alternate training site Tuesday.

The 25-year-old southpaw logged a 4.73 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 131 strikeouts in 112.1 innings at Triple-A last year but gave up three runs in three innings in his first and only MLB outing earlier this year. With Wade LeBlanc (elbow) done for the year, Akin could get some starts or work as a long reliever going forward.

Karinchak struck out two as part of a perfect eighth inning Monday in the Indians' 3-2 loss to the Twins.

After struggling in his initial appearances this season, Brad Hand has been sharp of late to solidify his hold on the Indians' closer job, but Karinchak has nonetheless made a compelling case to warrant a roster spot in deeper mixed leagues thanks to the sterling ratios he's provided in a setup role. Through 14 outings this season, Karinchak has posted a 0.57 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and 30:6 K:BB to go with four holds and a save across 15.2 innings. His 53.6 percent strikeout rate is tops among all pitchers who have made more than one appearance this season.

Loup (3-2) took the loss in the Rays' 6-4 defeat at the hands of the Blue Jays on Monday, allowing two runs (one earned) on a hit and a walk over one-third of an inning.

The southpaw walked into a one-on, two-out scenario in the seventh and eventually surrendered a three-run home run to Randal Grichuck, which also got Loup charged with his first blown save of the season. The 32-year-old has endured a rocky August after opening the season with three scoreless late-July appearances -- he's now carrying a 5.06 ERA over 10.2 innings during the current month, a figure partly comprised of three home runs allowed.

Hernandez allowed one hit and one walk while striking out three over 1.2 scoreless innings to earn a hold in Monday's 3-2 win over Oakland.

Hernandez has been a vital member of the Rangers' bullpen, posting three relief wins and five holds while pitching to a 1.56 ERA over 17.1 innings. As the 11-17 Rangers consider their selling activity at the trade deadline, one player that could be moved is closer Rafael Montero. If they move him, Hernandez could replace him as the team's closer.

Montero picked up a four-out save in Monday's 3-2 win over the Athletics, allowing no runs on two hits and a walk. He struck out two.

Montero entered the game with two outs in the eighth and got Stephen Piscotty to strike out swinging. He got himself into a jam in the ninth, allowing singles to Tony Kemp and Marcus Semien before walking Ramon Laureano to load the bases with just one out. Fortunately for Montero and the Rangers, he struck out Matt Olson looking and got Matt Chapman to fly out to end the game. The right-hander has six saves on the season to go along with a 3.53 ERA and nine strikeouts in 7.2 innings pitched.

Rogers allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth inning Monday, earning the save over Cleveland.

Rogers needed just 11 pitches to roll through the top of Cleveland's lineup, working around a two-out single by Francisco Lindor. It was his first scoreless appearance since Aug. 16, but he's recorded saves in two consecutive days.

Romano picked up the save after allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two in a scoreless inning Monday against the Rays.

Romano gave up an infield hit and then walked a batter, putting the tying run on first base. However, he managed to slam the door by fanning one and inducing a pair of groundouts. Romano has now secured two saves in two straight outings, emerging as the temporary closer while Ken Giles (forearm) returns to health.

Chavez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left big toe sprain, retroactive to Aug. 23.

Chavez has struggled during recent appearances and now carries an 8.74 ERA and 1.68 WHIP over 11.1 innings this season as he's blown three saves. It's unclear how the 37-year-old sustained his injury or whether he'll be able to return after spending the minimum amount of time on the injured list.

Diekman fired two scoreless innings in an extra-inning win over the Angels on Sunday, allowing a hit and a walk while recording three strikeouts.

The veteran left-hander has been one of the most effective bullpen options for manager Bob Melvin all season, and Sunday, he notched six key outs while serving as a bridge to Joakim Soria and Liam Hendriks in the ninth and 10th inning, respectively. Diekman threw 24 of 32 pitches for strikes, extending his season-opening scoreless streak to 11 innings and 11 appearances.

Weems was recalled from the Athletics' alternate training site Monday.

Weems spent some time at alternate camp after returning from the injured list Aug. 14, but he'll return to the major-league bullpen. He'll take the place of right-hander Paul Blackburn, who was optioned to the alternate training site in a corresponding move. Weems made two relief appearances at the end of July, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five over five innings.