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Yankees closer David Robertson worked his way around a walk and struck out two to close out a 4-2 victory over the Rangers on Thursday. Robertson has not allowed a run over his last seven innings of relief. He has converted 25 of 27 save opportunities, with a 2.39 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP over 37 2/3 innings of work this season.

Red Sox pitcher Rubby De La Rosa entered Thursday's start at Toronto with a 2.64 ERA in seven major-league starts, but he was unable to keep it going. The Blue Jays knocked him around for nine hits and seven runs (six earned) in four innings, though they also benefitted from shoddy defense.

De La Rosa walked two batters and struck out one in what was easily his worst start this year. He'll get another crack at Toronto on Tuesday at Fenway Park.

White Sox pitcher Zach Putnam has been placed on the disabled list with a shoulder issue.

Putnam is dealing with right shoulder inflammation. Putnam had a stretch from late-June to mid-July where he gave up a run every other outing, but is coming off three straight scoreless appearances. Putnam has a 2.35 ERA over 38 1/3 innings. 

Athletics pitcher Jesse Chavez earned a win Wednesday, surrendering two earned runs on four hits and two walks in 5 2/3 innings while striking out seven in his team's 9-7 victory over the Astros.

Chavez (8-6) took a no-hitter into the fifth inning before giving up a run in the inning and another in the sixth. He owns a 3.14 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 114:38 K:BB ratio in 120 1/3 innings. Chavez has another matchup with the Astros scheduled for Monday.

Twins pitcher Ryan Pressly has been promoted to the majors Wednesday.

The 25-year-old has pitched well in the minors, posting a 2.98 ERA over 60 1/3 innings. He'll take the roster spot of Matt Guerrier. 

Angels pitcher Hector Santiago didn't factor into the decision Tuesday, giving up just two hits and three walks in five scoreless innings and striking out two in his team's 4-2 loss to the Orioles.

Santiago needed 99 pitches to get through five innings but he was able to navigate his start without surrendering any runs. He's tossed 7 2/3 scoreless innings since the break, giving him a 4.02 ERA and 66:28 K:BB ratio in 71 2/3 innings. Santiago is scheduled to face the Tigers Sunday.

White Sox pitcher Scott Carroll had a rough start Tuesday against the Royals.

Carroll proved to be hittable Tuesday, giving up 11 hits over five innings. He allowed five runs, though only four were earned. Carroll struck out three and walked two. He actually pitched pretty well early. Mike Moustakas was able to hit a solo home run in the second inning, but Carroll otherwise tossed up zeroes until the sixth inning.

Carroll allowed two doubles and a single to open the inning. After giving up a walk, Carroll was pulled from the game. Two runs scored after Carroll left. He was charged with four earned runs. 

The loss drops Carroll to 4-6 on the year. His next start will come against the Twins.

Rangers pitcher Nick Martinez wasn't a factor in the decision Tuesday despite giving up just three hits and a walk in 5 1/3 scoreless innings and striking out three in his team's 2-1, 14-inning loss to the Yankees.

Martinez was taken out after issuing his first walk of the game with one out in the bottom of the sixth inning even though he had thrown just 67 pitches. He's still looking for his first win since May 24. Martinez owns a 4.73 ERA and 32:32 K:BB ratio in 72 1/3 innings. He's set to face the A's Sunday.

Twins pitcher Yohan Pino took a loss Tuesday, giving up four earned runs on seven hits in 6 1/3 innings and striking out five in his team's 8-2 defeat against the Indians.

Pino (1-3) gave up three runs in a troublesome second inning, and the Indians were able to tack on another with a fifth-inning home run. He had surrendered just two earned runs in 11 innings over his previous two starts. Pino owns a 4.64 ERA and 24:7 K:BB ratio in 33 innings. He's slated to take on the White Sox Sunday.

Astros pitcher Collin McHugh began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City Tuesday, giving up one earned run on three hits and one walk in five innings and recording five strikeouts.

McHugh threw 80 pitches in the rehab start, and if he had no problems with his injured finger, his next start could come with the Astros Sunday. He owns a 3.28 ERA and 93:33 K:BB ratio in 82 1/3 innings.