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Thornton allowed three runs on five hits and four walks while striking out three over six innings in a 4-3 loss to the Mariners on Saturday.

Thornton was nicked for a run in the second inning on a Keon Broxton sacrifice fly and then yielded two in the fourth on an Austin Nola solo homer and a second sacrifice fly by Broxton. The 25-year-old has had four good starts out of his last nine, pitching six innings each time and only surrendering five total earned runs. Unfortunately, in the other five starts he lasted only 14 innings and allowed 27 total earned runs. It all adds up to a 5.30 ERA and 1.48 WHIP. Thornton will have a tough test in his next start on the road Thursday against the Dodgers.

Brasier was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket ahead of Saturday's contest against the Orioles.

The promotion comes after Chris Sale (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 14. Brasier was 2-0 with a 0.96 ERA and 13 strikeouts across 9.1 innings in the minors since he was sent down July 16. The right-hander will return to a Red Sox bullpen that has struggled in his absence.

Chapman recorded the final three outs of a 6-5 victory, striking out one in a perfect inning to earn his 35th save of the season Saturday.

Chapman has 35 saves in 40 opportunities and has converted his last ten chances. The 31-year-old has not been scored upon in seven August appearances, striking out 13 and walking just two. For the season, Chapman holds a 2.36 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP with a 72:22 K:BB.

Heller will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

Heller will take the mound as the opening pitcher for the RailRiders on Saturday in his first appearance since July 14. The 28-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery last year and recently had his rehab put on hold due to a right forearm strain. Should he experience no further setbacks, Heller could be in line for a stint with the Yankees in September.

Richards will be the bulk reliever in Sunday's game against the Tigers, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

He is with the big-league club Saturday but won't be activated until Sunday. Richards has given up one run while striking out eight over 5.1 innings in three appearances at Triple-A. He has not gone more than 2.1 innings in that span, however, so even if the primary pitcher goes one inning, Richards is not a lock to go deep enough to qualify for the win.

Santiago has been confirmed as the starter for Saturday's game against the Angels.

The lefty will draw his second start of the season with the White Sox but isn't expected to receive any additional turns through the rotation beyond this weekend. Due to a doubleheader earlier in the week, the White Sox have a temporary need for a sixth starter, so manager Rick Renteria will turn to the veteran to eat some innings Saturday before Santiago moves back to the bullpen.

Harvey was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk prior to Saturday's game in Boston.

Once an elite pitching prospect, injuries have led to a lot of the shine coming off the 24-year-old righty. He worked as a starter at Double-A this year but has been a reliever at Triple-A, which is the role he is expected to assume in the big leagues. Harvey logged a 4.32 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 22 strikeouts in 16.2 innings with Norfolk.

Trivino (4-5) earned the win Friday, pitching three scoreless innings and allowing just a hit and a walk while striking out four in a 3-2 extra-innings victory over the Astros.

Trivino took the mound in the 11th inning and suppressed a dangerous Astros lineup long enough for Robbie Grossman to give the Athletics a walkoff single in the 13th. Trivino has posted mixed results recently, allowing six runs over 7.1 innings across his last seven appearances. The reliever owns a 4.85 ERA and 1.52 WHIP with 15 holds after the longest of his 51 outings this season.

Garcia tossed 1.2 scoreless relief innings Friday, allowing one hit and striking out two during a 7-2 loss to the White Sox.

Since the All-Star break, Garcia has posted a 5.17 ERA in 15.2 innings, amassing an 18:6 K:BB in that span. His season numbers are only marginally better with a 4.81 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 48.2 innings, and he's primarily been used as a middle reliever with a couple of appearances as an opener mixed in.

Bummer tossed two scoreless innings and struck out one in Friday's 7-2 win over the Angels.

The performance earned Bummer his 16th hold of the year. Bummer has allowed two runs on nine hits and two walks across six appearances in August, striking out seven in that span. For the year, the set-up man has a 1.65 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 49 innings pitched, adding a 42:15 K:BB. He's still unlikely to see many save chances behind closer Alex Colome.