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White Sox pitcher Scott Carroll bounced back with a solid outing but was unable to factor into the decision Sunday afternoon against the Twins in Minnesota. The right-hander permitted one run on four hits and one walk while striking out four over six innings pitched.

Over his last four starts covering 22 2/3 innings, Carroll has allowed only six earned runs. He owns a 4.29 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP over 79 2/3 innings of work. He'll get another crack at the Twins, this time at home on Saturday.

Yankees closer David Robertson was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Blue Jays. 

Robertson entered with the game tied in the ninth inning. With two outs, Robertson allowed a run-scoring single to Dioner Navarro. The Yankees were unable to mount a comeback in the bottom of the inning, giving Robertson the loss. He's now 1-3 on the year. 

Blue Jays pitcher Esmil Rogers was designated for assignment Sunday to clear a roster spot for Nolan Reimold, who was activated off the 15-day disabled list. Rogers did not make an appearance for Toronto since being recalled July 22.

The Astros officially activated starting pitcher Collin McHugh (finger) off the 15-day disabled list to start Sunday's game vs. Miami. The Astros also recalled pitcher Paul Clemens from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

White Sox pitcher Zach Putnam is scheduled to resume mound work Friday, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Putnam doesn't think he'll need all 15 days to recover from shoulder inflammation after being placed on the disabled list this week. He is set for rest and treatment over the next few days before beginning long toss. Putnam has earned three saves while posting a 2.35 ERA and 32:15 K:BB ratio in 38 1/3 innings.

Mariners closer Fernando Rodney worked his way past a walk and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to close out a 4-3 win over the Orioles on Saturday. Rodney has converted 28 saves in 31 attempts, with a 2.21 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP over 40 2/3 innings of relief.

Astros manager Bo Porter confirmed that pitcher Collin McHugh (finger) will come off the disabled list and make the start Sunday afternoon against the Marlins, according to the Houston Chronicle. McHugh owns a 3.28 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP over 14 starts (82 1/3 innings). 

Yankees closer David Robertson picked up a save Friday against the Blue Jays.

Robertson entered the game with a two-run lead, and managed to hold things down. After inducing a pop out, Robertson struck out the second batter of the inning. With two outs, he gave up a single to Anthony Gose. Robertson ended the threat at that point, striking out Jose Reyes for the final out. Robertson has saved 26 games this season. 

Bo Porter has confirmed that Astros starter Collin McHugh is ready to return to the rotation after rehabbing from a finger injury, per the Houston Chronicle. Since his last minor league outing was Tuesday, he is in line to start Sunday against Miami, though that is not official.

McHugh was performing poorly after a fine stretch before going down. He gave up 10 earned runs in 17 innings pitched in his last three starts - all losses. In fact, he has not posted a victory since June 3.

The Astros have optioned reliever Anthony Bass to Triple-A Oklahoma City to make room for promoted infielder Gregorio Petit. They have also transferred fellow right-hander Matt Albers to the 60-day disabled list.