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Red Sox pitcher Rubby De La Rosa wasn't a factor in Tuesday's decision, giving up one earned run on six hits and three walks in six innings and striking out three in his team's 3-2 loss to the Cardinals.

De La Rosa's only blemish came on an RBI single in the fourth inning. It's his second straight quality start since putting up a dud on July 24, but he has failed to top three strikeouts in five straight outings. De La Rosa owns a 3.43 ERA and 40:19 K:BB ratio in 60 1/3 innings. He's scheduled to face the Angels Sunday.

White Sox reliever Zach Putnam (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte Tuesday.

Rangers pitcher Nick Martinez was pegged with the loss in a rain-shortened outing on Monday against the White Sox in Chicago, dropping to (1-8) on the season. The right-hander permitted five runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out four over five innings pitched.

Over his last two starts covering 10 2/3 innings, Martinez has allowed 11 earned runs. He owns a 5.31 ERA and a 1.65 WHIP over 83 innings of work. He will look to pick up the pieces Sunday in Houston.

Yankees closer David Robertson worked for the third consecutive game for the first time in 2014, closing out a 2-1 victory over the Tigers Monday night at Yankee Stadium. Robertson struck out two and needed only 11 pitches to retire the side in order for the save.

Robertson has converted 18 straight save chances and is 30 of 32 for the season. He owns a 2.68 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP over 43 2/3 innings.

Indians pitcher John Axford faced four batters and recorded the last five outs of Monday's 7-1 win over the Reds for the save. It was his first save since May 3.

Axford allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two over 1 2/3 scoreless innings. He owns a 3.14 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP over 43 innings of relief.

Yankees closer David Robertson picked up his 29th save Sunday, walking one batter during a scoreless ninth inning to end his team's 8-7 win over the Red Sox.

Robertson threw just eight of his 16 pitches for strikes, but he was able to deliver his second straight scoreless appearance after surrendering three runs in two innings during his previous two outings. He owns a 2.74 ERA and 69:15 K:BB ratio in 42 2/3 innings.

Yankees pitcher Esmil Rogers made his debut with his new team Sunday and earned a win, giving up no hits and one walk in three scoreless innings while striking out three in his team's 8-7 victory over the Red Sox.

Rogers (1-0) was claimed off waivers a few days ago, and he gave the Yankees three crucial innings in a game in which the starter lasted just two frames. Rogers owns a 6.08 ERA and 24:8 K:BB ratio in 23 2/3 innings.

White Sox pitcher Scott Carroll returned to action Saturday against the Twins, scattering four runs on seven hits and two walks over seven innings while striking out four in a no-decision. Of his 99 pitches, 67 were strikes.

Carroll has allowed four-plus runs in two of his last three starts. He owns a 4.36 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP over 86 2/3 innings of work. His next start will come Thursday at Seattle.

Twins pitcher Yohan Pino wasn't a factor into the decision Saturday against the White Sox, scattering four runs on seven hits and two walks in 6 1/3 innings while striking out five. Of his 87 pitches, 52 were strikes.

Pino has allowed four runs in two of his last three starts. He owns a 4.57 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP over eight starts (45 1/3 innings). His next start will come Friday at Oakland.

Yankees closer David Robertson bounced back from a pair of subpar outings to close out a 6-4 win over the Red Sox Saturday.

Roberts worked a scoreless ninth to finish the win, allowing one hit while striking out one batter on 17 pitches. Robertson now has 28 saves in 30 chances, while posting a 2.81 ERA with 69 strikeouts in 41 2/3 innings of work.