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Colome didn't allow a baserunner and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to record the save Tuesday against the Indians.

Colome was called upon to protect a one-run lead and did so effectively, recording the last out with a three-pitch strikeout of Mike Freeman to earn his 26th save. He has stumbled a bit of late, surrendering at least one earned run in four of his last nine outings. Still, the White Sox have shown no sign of turning away from him. Colome has been mostly effective this season, posting a 2.42 ERA and 1.02 WHIP over 52 innings.

Green will start Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

Green hasn't worked as an opener in more than two weeks since allowing five runs on four hits in one-third of an inning against the Indians. The 28-year-old has a 3.19 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 65:12 K:BB over 48 innings since returning from his early-season stint on the injured list.

Pruitt will start Thursday's game against the Blue Jays, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Pruitt was expected to be utilized as part of the bullpen game during the nightcap of Tuesday's doubleheader, but he didn't pitch and will instead receive the starting nod Thursday. The 30-year-old will look to build on his last start in which he allowed only four hits and had six strikeouts over 5.1 scoreless frames.

Blach (1-2) threw five innings and allowed two runs on two hits and four walks and earned the win in a 4-2 decision over the Rays in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

Blach shut out the Rays through the first three innings, but was tagged for a two-run homer from Travis d'Arnaud in the fourth. The 28-year-old was lifted after 75 pitches, and has been shaky with his new team. In three appearances with the Orioles since joining the team from the Giants, Blach has allowed 13 earned runs in 14.1 innings with a 12:10 K:BB. Overall, Blach has posted an ugly 10.95 ERA, 2.15 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 24.2 innings this season.

Kittredge will serve as the opener for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Kittredge hasn't pitched well lately, posting an 8.31 ERA in 13 innings since the start of August. Austin Pruitt is expected to follow him out of the bullpen.

Richards threw five innings and allowed two runs on five hits and two walks with four strikeouts Tuesday in a no-decision during a 4-2 loss to the Orioles in the first game of a doubleheader.

Richards shut out the Orioles through four innings, but was tagged for a two-run homer from Rio Ruiz in the fifth. The 26-year-old was lifted after 78 pitches, but is still off to a strong start with his new team. In four appearances with the Rays since joining the team from the Marlins, Richards has allowed five earned runs in 16.2 innings with a 19:4 K:BB. Overall, Richards is 4-12 with a 4.27 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 122 strikeouts in 128.2 innings this season.

Barria is scheduled to start Tuesday's series opener in Oakland.

The Angels didn't have Barria make a start last week after a pair of off days allowed manager Brad Ausmus to go with a streamlined rotation. Barria's turn will come back up again Tuesday, and with no off days on the schedule until Sept. 12, the right-hander should be in store for a two-start week. He lines up for a second turn Sunday on the road versus the White Sox.

Payano cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.

Payano posted a 5.73 ERA and 1.86 WHIP in 22 innings for the Rangers this season. He'll likely be stuck waiting until next year for his next big-league opportunity.

Covey was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

Covey has struggled to a 6.88 ERA in 52.1 innings for the White Sox this season. His 51.0 frames for Charlotte have gone far better, as he's posted a 2.82 ERA. His role down the stretch is not yet clear.

Speier's contract was purchased by the Royals on Tuesday.

The 24-year-old lefty is primed to make his big-league debut out of the Royals' bullpen. He recorded a strong 2.42 ERA in 22.1 relief innings for Double-A Northwest Arkansas this season, but that figure jumped to 5.63 in 40.0 innings for Triple-A Omaha.