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Twins pitcher Trevor May earned a win Wednesday, giving up three earned runs on six hits and one walk in five innings while striking out six in his team's 11-4 victory over the White Sox.

May (1-4) turned in his first solid performance since joining the rotation, tossing three scoreless innings before serving up a two-run home run in the fourth and giving up an RBI single in the fifth. He owns a 9.38 ERA and 21:15 K:BB ratio in 24 innings. May is slated to face the Indians Tuesday.

Astros pitcher Collin McHugh turned in a strong start Wednesday against the Angels. 

McHugh allowed one run on four hits over 7 2/3 innings. He struck out eight and did not issue any walks during the outing. The Angels scratched across their only run in the third inning. After giving up two singles, a run scored on a fielding error by Jonathan Villar. Though the run came in on an error, McHugh was still charged. McHugh pitched into the eighth inning, but was pulled after quickly getting two outs. He threw 96 pitches.

With the win, McHugh improved to 8-9. He’ll take on the Mariners in his next start.

Mariners pitcher Fernando Rodney picked up his 41st save Wednesday against the Athletics. 

Rodney entered with a one-run lead and didn't disappoint. He tossed a perfect inning, facing just three hitters. Rodney recorded one strikeout during the outing. With the appearance, Rodney lowered his ERA to 2.51.

Mariners closer Fernando Rodney wasn't at his best Tuesday, giving up two earned runs on three hits, but he managed to pick up his 40th save anyway, striking out two in his team's 6-5 win over the A's.

Rodney struck out the first two batters he faced but then surrendered three straight doubles to put the potential tying run at second base with two outs. He was able to coax a ground ball to the shortstop to end the game. Rodney owns a 2.56 ERA and 64:23 K:BB ratio in 56 1/3 innings. He's the second AL closer to 40 saves this season.

Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly tossed a quality start Tuesday against the Yankees.

Kelly allowed three runs on five hits over 6 2/3 innings. He struck out six and issued four walks during the game. Kelly performed well early on, but found himself in trouble late in the start. A solo home run put a dent in the outing in the third inning, but Kelly didn’t really find himself in trouble until the fifth.

Kelly allowed three straight singles to open the frame, though was slightly bailed out when his defense threw out Martin Prado on the basepaths. With men on second and third, Kelly then walked the bases loaded. He walked the next batter as well, bringing in the first run of the inning. Derek Jeter would also single in a run later in the inning. 

With the win, Kelly moved to 3-3. He’ll take on the Blue Jays in his next start. 

The Athletics recalled pitcher Drew Pomeranz and first baseman Nate Freiman Tuesday, as part of their expanded roster. Both players have been up and down with the team this season, including within the last week for both. 

The White Sox purchased the contract of outfielder Michael Taylor from Triple-A Charlotte Tuesday, one of seven roster moves made as part of September roster expansion.

The team also announced the recall of pitchers Chris Bassitt, Scott Carroll and Eric Surkam, outfielder Jordan Danks, catcher Josh Phegley and infielder Marcus Semien . 

The Royals added infielder Christian Colon , outfielder Terrance Gore and pitchers Liam Hendriks and Aaron Crow from Double-A Northwest Arkansas Tuesday, the team announced. 

The Blue Jays added nine players to the active roster Tuesday as a result of the expanded rosters, the team announced.

The team reinstated pitcher Brandon Morrow and infielder Dan Johnson from the disabled list Tuesday, while adding seven other players from the minors. They are: Ryan Goins, Anthony Gose, Kendall Graveman, Sean Nolin, Daniel Norris, Dalton Pompey and George Kottaras .

The Orioles are expected to add a handful of players to the roster Tuesday, to take advantage of expanded rosters.

According to MASNSports.com, outfielder Quintin Berry , catcher Steve Clevenger and pitchers Ryan Webb and T.J. McFarland will be added to the active roster Tuesday.