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Sulser (1-2) gave up an unearned run on two walks and struck out none in 1.1 innings, taking the extra-inning loss versus the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Sulser entered the tie game in the ninth inning and got through it fine, but couldn't get through the 10th cleanly. A Chris Davis throwing error allowed Travis Shaw to score, and the Orioles weren't able to get Sulser off the hook in the bottom half of the inning. The 30-year-old righty has a 3.86 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 10 strikeouts in 11.2 innings this season.

Bass (1-0) pitched two innings, allowing just one hit and striking out three to earn the win in Tuesday's 8-7 extra-inning victory over the Orioles.

Bass was unavailable over the weekend, but he's pitched three scoreless innings in the last two games versus the Orioles. He was able to get the win Tuesday after the Blue Jays put up a run in the top of the 10th inning. Bass has a 2.45 ERA, 0.64 WHIP, nine strikeouts and three saves through 10 appearances. He should continue to be in the conversation for late-inning work when healthy.

Pearson gave up five runs on four hits and three walks while striking out three in a no-decision versus the Orioles on Tuesday.

Pearson gave up a pair of homers to Anthony Santander and another long ball to Chance Sisco in the outing. The 23-year-old Pearson also struggled with control again, as he's now allowed three or more walks in each of his last three starts. The right-hander has a 6.61 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 14 strikeouts in 16.1 innings. He'll look to get on track Sunday versus the Rays in his next start.

Hand allowed one hit but struck out the side to record the save Tuesday against the Pirates.

Hand entered the game with a three-run lead in the 10th inning. Even with a runner starting on second base, he held the Pirates scoreless, inducing two swinging strikeouts. After early-season struggles, Hand has not allowed an earned run in any of his last five outings, spanning 4.1 innings. He now has six saves and has generated 10 punchouts across 6.2 frames for the season.

Thornton (elbow) threw live batting practice Tuesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Thornton has already served the required 10 days on the injured list with elbow inflammation, and it appears as though he may not miss much more time. Per Hazel Mae of Sportsnet, he could be activated ahead of Thursday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

Merryweather was recalled by the Blue Jays for the first time Tuesday.

Merryweather missed most of the last two seasons while recovering from Tommy John surgery and missed the early part of this year due to an oblique strain. He posted a 6.58 ERA in his only taste of Triple-A action back in 2017.

Harvey (elbow) is progressing well and is expected to return from the injured list by the end of the month, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.

Injuries have been the story throughout Harvey's career, and that's as true as ever this year, as he's been out with elbow soreness since the start of the regular season. When eventually healthy, he'll have a shot at pitching high-leverage innings for the Orioles, though the team will want to be very careful with him given his history.

Gibaut was hit with a three-game suspension Tuesday for throwing behind Manny Machado in Monday's game against the Padres, but he'll remain active for now as he's appealing the ban, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Gibaut was apparently mad at Fernando Tatis for homering on a 3-0 count with the Padres already holding a big lead but chose to express his frustration in a manner deemed unacceptable by the league. The three-game ban was already two games shorter than Joe Kelly's eventual suspension for throwing near Astros hitters earlier in the year, so it's difficult to see a case for reduction. Rangers manager Chris Woodward was also suspended one game but did not appeal, choosing to serve his suspension Tuesday.

Barria was recalled by the Angels on Tuesday.

Barria struggled to a 6.42 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 82.2 innings last season. While he's been primarily a starter thus far in his big-league career, he'll be available out of the bullpen for now.

Garcia was recalled by the Rangers on Tuesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The 33-year-old has been a capable enough reliever across his seven-year big-league career, posting a 4.17 ERA. He had an ERA as low as 2.65 for the Phillies in 2017 but posted marks of 6.07 and 4.35 over the last two seasons, so he'll presumably fill a lower-leverage role.