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Hall (lat) is making good progress, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

Hall is working his way back from a Grade 1 lat strain that sidelined him in mid-August. He's not expected to pitch in winter ball but will be able to throw over the offseason, setting him up well for spring training next year.

Abreu was recalled by the Astros on Saturday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

The Houston bullpen has been taxed this week -- the relief corps has thrown 18 innings the past two days, to be exact -- and Abreu will be up to provide a fresh arm for manager AJ Hinch. Abreu worked mostly as a starter between High-A and Double-A this season, posting a 4.83 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 23 minor-league appearances (16 starts).

Kay was promoted for his big-league debut to start Saturday against the Rays, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

Kay came over from the Mets in late July as part of the return for Marcus Stroman. He posted a 2.50 ERA in seven starts at Triple-A Buffalo since the trade, though his 4.54 FIP and 13.8 percent walk rate aren't particularly encouraging.

Alexander pitched three scoreless innings in Friday's 5-4 win over the Athletics. He allowed just one hit and struck out five.

Alexander was called up from Triple-A Toledo on Monday, and he looked sharp in his first MLB appearance since Aug. 21. The 25-year-old lefty still has a high 5.50 ERA, though the 42-98 Tigers can afford to see if their young players can work past some struggles and show signs of improvement before the 2020 season.

Peters didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 5-4 win over the White Sox, giving up four runs on six hits and three walks over 4.1 innings while striking out three.

The lefty threw only 54 of 88 pitches for strikes before getting the hook, and Peters was headed for his third loss until the Angels staged a late comeback. He'll take a 4.45 ERA and 47:18 K:BB through 56.2 innings into his next start Wednesday, at home against Cleveland.

Pressly (knee) threw 10-15 pitches off a mound Friday, David Barron of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Pressly included a few breaking balls during his session, which was thrown from about two-thirds up the slope of the mound. The next step, per manager AJ Hinch, will be a full bullpen session over the weekend. "He (Pressly) is progressing nicely," the manager said. "Better than good. He has been excellent."

Colome (4-3) allowed a home run and struck out one to pick up the loss Friday against the Angels.

Colome entered with the game tied and served up a gopher ball to Justin Upton, the first homer he's allowed in 25 games (25.2 innings) going back to June 11. Apart from a slightly elevated walk rate, Colome has been everything the White Sox hoped for. The club has him under control through the 2020 season, and he will most likely serve as the team's closer next year, when the White Sox hope to begin a competitive window with its best prospects at the major-league level.

Betances (lat) expects to remain with Double-A Trenton to continue his rehab, Matt Kardos of MLB.com reports.

Betances made his initial rehab appearance with Trenton on Friday, tossing 19 pitches while picking up one strikeout and allowing a walk and a hit batsman in one scoreless inning. Trenton advanced to the Eastern League Championship series with the win, allowing Betances additional opportunities to pitch in meaningful minor-league games before a potential mid-September return to the Yankees.

Jimenez tossed a scoreless 11th inning Friday, allowing a hit and striking out one to earn his sixth save of the year in a 5-4 win over the Athletics.

Jimenez allowed Jurickson Profar a leadoff single, but retired the next three batters in order to preserve the one-run lead. The closer owns a 4.78 ERA and 1.37 WHIP with 72 strikeouts in 52.2 innings this season.

Schreiber (1-0) struck out one and did not allow a run or a baserunner in two-thirds of an inning Friday, earning the win in a 5-4 extra-innings victory over the Athletics.

With a runner on, Schreiber recorded the last two outs of the 10th, whiffing Chad Pinder and getting Khris Davis to fly out. The Tigers scraped together a run in the 11th and made it stand to give Schreiber his first major-league win. He's appeared in five games this season, pitching to a 9.64 ERA and 2.36 WHIP in 4.2 innings.