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Peters didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 7-3 loss to Cleveland, allowing three runs on eight hits while striking out five over 7.2 innings of relief.

While entering the game after opener Taylor Cole didn't allow Peters to qualify for a quality start, the southpaw provided the bulk-relief equivalent, throwing 64 of 104 pitches for strikes to finish out the game and give the rest of the Angels' bullpen the night off. Peters will take a 3.20 ERA and 19:7 K:BB through 25.1 innings into his next outing Thursday in Boston.

Law picked up his first save of the season in Friday's win over the Orioles, walking two batters and striking out one in two scoreless frames. He got the nod because Justin Shafer got sick mid-game and was unavailable to pitch, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.CA reports.

Law has been used as an opener and a middle-innings reliever, and his 5.54 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 47:23 K:BB hardly scream out as him having a closer's skill set, but with Ken Giles (elbow) sidelined it's any port in a storm for the Jays in the ninth.

Shafer got sick mid-game Friday night and was unavailable to pitch, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.CA reports.

As a result, Derek Law pitched the last two innings to get the save against the Orioles. Shafer's hold on the closer job, such as it is while Ken Giles (elbow) is out, is pretty tenuous to begin with. As soon as Shafer's available again he'll be an option in the ninth, as will Law and Tim Mayza.

Borucki (elbow) will have his case reviewed by Dr. James Andrews as the Blue Jays attempt to determine the best plan for him going forward, Shi Davidi of Sporstnet.CA reports.

While there initially was some confusion whether Borucki would be directly visiting with Dr. Andrews or not, the overall outlook isn't promising. The southpaw already had a three-month absence to begin the season, and this latest sojourn to the IL also appears as though it will be comfortably longer than the 10-day minimum.

Puk (elbow) recorded three strikeouts and allowed an earned run on a solo home run over two innings for Triple-A Las Vegas against Oklahoma City on Friday.

Puk did allow the tying run in the ninth inning, but he was otherwise perfect while working up to 26 pitches. The promising left-hander may have logged his final rehab outing for the Aviators, and his next appearance could well come out of the Athletics bullpen.

Chapman picked up the save after striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday against Boston.

Chapman entered the game in the top of the ninth with a two-run lead, and he promptly retired the side in order to secure a 4-2 victory. The 31-year-old flamethrower sits with a 2.74 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 60 punchouts through 42.2 innings this year.

Clase had his contract selected from Double-A Frisco on Friday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Clase will be in line to make his major-league debut after posting a 3.35 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with a 39:8 K:BB over 37.2 innings this season at Double-A. Kyle Bird was optioned to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move.

Beeks is scheduled to work as the primary pitcher Saturday versus the Marlins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Beeks' previous start came last Saturday against the Blue Jays when he allowed one run across four innings. The 26-year-old will follow opener Diego Castillo and has a 3.61 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 59:27 K:BB over 72.1 innings.

Sadzeck flew to Dallas to have his elbow examined after experiencing a setback, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Sadzeck has been on the injured list since June 4 due to right elbow inflammation, and he's yet to resume throwing off a mound. It's unclear what this latest setback means for the right-hander's timetable, though he certainly doesn't appear close to being reinstated.

Johnson (illness) has been confirmed as the starting pitcher for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Johnson is set to make a spot start for the Red Sox after spending time on the shelf due to an intestinal issue. He'll likely move back to the bullpen following Saturday's outing.