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Graveman did not factor in the decision Saturday versus the Astros, giving up seven hits, five earned runs and a walk over 4.1 innings. He also struck out a batter.

The 25-year-old got the start in place of the ailing Rich Hill (groin), but was still working on a regular amount of rest. He couldn't follow his quality start against the Twins from his last outing with another strong performance, as he managed to only throw 46 of his 73 pitches for strikes. Graveman also gave up his highest amount of earned runs since May 14 versus the Rays, and surrendered a homer for the first time since that contest as well. He'll next take the mound against the Reds on Friday.

Kimbrel logged his 13th save of the year in Saturday's 6-4 victory over the Blue Jays, giving up only one hit in his one inning.

The 28-year-old closer enjoyed his second straight scoreless appearance, after having blown a save opportunity on May 28 against this same Blue Jays squad. Kimbrel has been largely effective as expected this season, converting 13 of 15 save opportunities and striking out 35 over 22.1 innings.

Colome faced two batters, striking out the second to record a one-out save in a 7-4 victory against the Twins on Saturday.

After Joe Mauer singled to bring Minnesota within three runs, Colome struck out Brian Dozier to end the game. That improves Colome to 14-for-14 in save opportunities. Despite Brad Boxberger's return from the disabled list, Colome appears poised to hold onto the closer role in Tampa Bay. In addition to the perfect save mark, he has a 1-1 record, 1.13 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 33 strikeouts in 24 innings.

Andriese (4-0) stayed undefeated, allowing three runs (two earned) on eight hits over five innings in a 7-4 victory over the Twins on Saturday. He also struck out five and walked none.

The right-hander continued his strong season Saturday, as he allowed fewer than three runs for the fifth time in six outings. It was also the second time Andriese struck out five and walked none this season. The other time he did that, the righty threw a two-hit complete game shutout. Saturday, he had to work around eight hits, but he stranded five runners. Andriese will look to keep it going in his next start Friday against the Astros.

Diaz's contract was selected by the Mariners and he will be available out of the bullpen against the Rangers on Saturday, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

The Mariners' top pitching prospect will likely make his major league debut in the coming days after having his contract selected Saturday, which allowed him to take the spot on the 40-man roster previously occupied by Joel Peralta. "The guy has a chance to be a pretty good reliever. Edwin has plus fastball velocity, plus fastball life and what at times is a plus breaking ball," Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said. Diaz will add a power element to the bullpen that has been lacking this season, according to Divish.

Coulombe was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

Coulombe has bounced back and forth from Nashville to Oakland a couple of times already this season, most recently for three days in late May. He has appeared in three games with the A's in 2016, allowing three earned runs during 5.2 innings. The 26-year-old has excelled at the Triple-A level, with a 0.45 ERA and a 29:3 K:BB. In a corresponding move, the A's optioned Andrew Triggs to Nashville.

Colome picked up a five-out save Friday against the Twins, in which he allowed two hits and two walks while fanning three.

Colome has been spectacular this season, and he lowered his ERA to a minuscule 1.14 with another scoreless effort. With Brad Boxberger (left side muscle strain) on the DL, Colome's hold on the ninth-inning role is very firm. So far this season, he's gone 13-for-13 in save opportunities.

Kahnle was sent back to Triple-A Charlotte after Friday's game, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

He tossed one inning out of the bullpen Friday, giving up two runs on four hits and walking one. The White Sox will likely promote another reliever to take his place at the bottom of the bullpen prior to Saturday's game.

Farmer was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Friday night.

The move was made to clear a roster spot for the return of Shane Greene on Saturday. Farmer will likely continue to shuttle between Toledo and Detroit throughout the next four months.

Graveman is the top candidate to start Saturday should Rich Hill (groin) get pushed back from his scheduled outing, Joe Stiglich of CSN Bay Area reports.

Hill had his throwing session cut short Friday due to some lingering soreness in his groin. Now that his status for Saturday is in question, Graveman has been tabbed as the likely starter should Hill have his start pushed back. He would be on regular rest if he pitched Saturday and in his most recent start Monday, Graveman held the Twins to just two runs over six innings while striking out five batters.