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Angels pitcher Hector Santiago wasn't a factor into the decision Sunday against the Rangers in Arlington. The southpaw permitted one run on four hits and one walk while striking out five over six innings of a 3-2 defeat.

Over his last two starts covering 12 innings, Santiago has allowed only one earned run. He owns a 3.46 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP over 96 1/3 innings. He will make his next start Friday at Oakland.

White Sox pitcher Scott Carroll was not at his best but received more than enough run support Sunday against the Blue Jays, improving to 5-7 on the year. The right-hander permitted five runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out two over 5 2/3 innings pitched.

Over his last two starts covering 10 2/3 innings, Carrolll has allowed 12 earned runs. He owns a 4.99 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP over 97 1/3 innings of work. He will make his next start Saturday in New York against the Yankees.

Yankees closer David Robertson needed 12 pitches to retire the side in order for the save Sunday against the Rays. He has converted 33 of 35 save chances, with a 2.51 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP over 46 2/3 innings of relief. 

Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly took a step back Sunday against the Astros, scattering seven runs on seven hits and six walks while striking out three over four innings of an 8-1 defeat. He dropped to 2-3 on the season.

Kelly has allowed 10 earned runs over his first three starts (17 innings) with his new club. He owns a 4.67 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP over 52 innings. His next start will come Friday at home against Seattle.

Astros pitcher Collin McHugh stayed sharp with another a quality outing Sunday against the Red Sox, scattering one run on seven hits and four walks while striking out six over six innings of an 8-1 victory.

McHugh improved to 6-9 on the year. He has allowed one earned run in each of his last four starts. He owns a 3.00 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP over 19 starts (114 innings). His next start will come Saturday at Cleveland.

Red Sox started Rubby De La Rosa got roughed up Saturday against the Astros.

De La Rosa allowed six runs on nine hits over four innings. He struck out two and walked four. De La Rosa put a ton of runners on base during the start. The Astros were fairly relentless against De La Rosa, scoring at least a run in each of his four innings. The Astros scored two runs in the first and third innings, and one run in the second and fourth. De La Rosa was chased after throwing 89 pitches. 

The Red Sox managed to battle back, giving De La Rosa a no-decision. His next start will come against the Angels. 

Yankees closer David Robertson picked up his 32nd save Saturday against the Rays.

Robertson entered the game with a one-run lead and didn't disappoint. He tossed a perfect inning, inducing two flyouts and a lineout to end the game. Robertson lowered his ERA to 2.56 following the appearance.

Rangers pitcher Nick Martinez was saddled with the loss Friday against the Angels.

Martinez gave up four runs on six hits over six innings of work. He struck out six and walked one. Martinez was tagged for a run in the third, but fell apart in the fifth inning. After giving up two singles to open the frame, Martinez allowed a three-run shot to Kole Calhoun to break the game open. 

With the loss, Martinez dropped to 2-9. His next start will come against the Royals. 

Twins pitcher Yohan Pino has been optioned to Triple-A Friday.

Pino will be optioned to make room for Ricky Nolaso, who is ready to come back from the disabled list. Pino posted a 5.37 ERA over 55 1/3 innings. 

Mariners closer Fernando Rodney recorded his 35th save Wednesday, giving up one hit and striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning to close out his team's 2-0 win over the Blue Jays.

Rodney threw 14 of his 15 pitches for strikes in the outing, and the only hit the Blue Jays were able to manage was a one-out infield single. He owns a 2.31 ERA and 58:19 K:BB ratio in 50 2/3 innings.