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Lakins allowed one hit and one walk with two strikeouts across 1.2 innings during a no-decision while serving as an opener against the Rays on Saturday.

Incredibly, the Red Sox used 11 pitchers, so despite failing to record six outs, Lakins pitched more innings than every Boston pitcher but one in the middle frames. Even with this game going into the 11th, that's simply astonishing. Lakins remains 0-1 with a 4.22 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 21.1 innings this season.

Burke (0-2) allowed seven runs on five hits and two walks over two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss versus the Athletics on Saturday.

After allowing only three runs over his first 18 innings this year, Burke has fallen apart, with 19 runs allowed in his last 8.2 innings. The 23-year-old owns a 7.43 ERA and 1.54 WHIP overall. Burke's final start of the season would likely come against a dangerous Yankees lineup next Saturday, should he be given another turn by manager Chris Woodward.

Manaea (3-0) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out four over 5.2 innings of a blowout win over the Rangers on Saturday.

Manaea had plenty of run support from the get-go, as the A's plated nine runs in the first two innings. Only solo shots by Elvis Andrus and Danny Santana tarnished Manaea's performance. The southpaw has been excellent in 23.2 innings since returning from a shoulder injury, posting a 1.14 ERA and 0.80 WHIP while whiffing 25 batters. Expect Manaea to start against the Mariners on Friday in his final regular-season appearance.

Swanson did not allow a hit or walk and struck out one to record the save against the Orioles on Saturday.

Swanson earned another save in extra innings, his second of the season. Though his ERA is inflated due to struggles as a starter, Swanson has pitched fairly well as a reliever and has now turned in four consecutive scoreless appearances. More impressive is Swanson's 52:12 K:BB across 55 innings for the season, indicating he could enjoy future success out of the bullpen.

Adams was diagnosed with a hyper-extended left knee after exiting Saturday's contest early, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

Adams was originally believed to have suffered an ankle injury while he was covering first base. He's set to receive an MRI either Sunday or Monday, but initial indications are that the injury is not serious. That said, there's a chance Adams does not pitch again before the close of the campaign.

Hand struck out all three of the batters he faced Saturday against the Phillies.

Hand hadn't taken the mound in game action since Sept. 8 but returned to pitch in the sixth inning with the Indians down two. He showed no signs of rust, striking out the side on 13 pitches -- six of which generated swinging strikes. It remains to be seen how long the team plans to leave Hand out of the closer's role, though this outing certainly indicates he's close to full strength.

Adams exited Saturday's contest after injuring his ankle while covering first base, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

Adams was able to face only two batters in the seventh inning prior to suffering the injury. The severity is still unknown, though it's unlikely the Mariners would push him to return this season if any lingering concerns remain.

Hand (arm) is available to pitch again Saturday but will not pitch in a save situation, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Manager Terry Francona said Hand "looked himself" in a bullpen session Wednesday, but apparently the skipper still needs to see Hand do it in a game once or twice before reinstalling him in the ninth. Adam Cimber, Oliver Perez and Carlos Carrasco have gotten the Indians' last three saves. Nick Wittgren and James Karinchak are also candidates to get the ball in high-leverage situations.

Jurado is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

After Jurado was lit up for 11 runs in 5.2 innings over his previous two turns through the rotation, the Rangers elected to shift him to a bullpen role this week. Jurado tossed a scoreless frame in relief Friday against the Athletics in what will essentially function as a between-starts bullpen session before he slots back into the rotation in the first game of the Rangers' season-ending homestand. Texas has yet to decide whether Jurado will make a traditional start Tuesday or work behind an opener.

Palumbo will start next Friday against the Yankees, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Palumbo hasn't thrown many innings since the middle of August, so don't expect a long outing for the rookie. That he's being slotted in for a start over the final week of the season is a sign Palumbo's in line to open 2020 as a member of the rotation along with Mike Minor and Lance Lynn.