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Astros pitcher Josh Fields blew a save opportunity Wednesday for the first time this season, giving up a walkoff three-run home run with one out in the ninth inning of his team's 5-3 loss to the Mariners.

Fields (0-1) gave up singles to the first two batters of the inning before striking out Justin Smoak for his first out. However, Kyle Seager was able to knock his second home run of the day to seal the deal. Fields, who was pitching for the third straight day Wednesday, owns a 4.82 ERA and 12:4 K:BB ratio in 9 1/3 innings.

The Rangers could move starter Nick Martinez to the bullpen after he recovers from throwing 92 pitches in his Tuesday spot start, MLB.com reports.

The team parted ways with Hector Noesi when it designated him for assignment to activate Martinez for Tuesday's start, and the team lost reliever Pedro Figueroa to injury during Martinez's outing. He's made two spot starts with the Rangers this season, posting a 4.09 ERA and 4:6 K:BB ratio in 11 innings.

Royals pitcher Tim Collins has been cleared to go on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha, the Kansas City Star reports.

Collins will likely wait until the weekend to begin pitching with Omaha, and he'll need at least two appearances before being ready to come off the disabled list. He is on his way back from flexor tendon inflammation.

Astros pitcher Josh Fields recorded his second save of the season Tuesday, striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning to lock down his team's 5-2 win over the A's.

Fields' first save came all the way back on April 2, and three Astros relievers have shared the team's five saves thus far. It was Fields' turn Tuesday, and he turned in a 1-2-3 inning to pick up the save. He owns a 2.00 ERA and 11:4 K:BB ratio in nine innings.

Astros pitcher Collin McHugh was masterful in his season debut Tuesday, striking out 12 in 6 2/3 scoreless innings while giving up three hits and walking none in his team's 5-2 win over the Mariners.

McHugh (1-0) was making his first start in place of Scott Feldman, who is on the disabled list with a biceps injury, and he couldn't have asked for a better performance, ceding just three singles while throwing 61 of his 89 pitches for strikes. He's on track to square off with the A's Sunday.

Rangers pitcher Nick Martinez struggled in his spot start Tuesday, giving up four runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks in five innings while striking out one but not factoring into the decision in his team's 5-4 win over the A's.

Martinez threw just 50 of his 92 pitches for strikes in the game, which was his second start of the season. He should return to Triple-A with Matt Harrison on his way back, presumably this weekend. Martinez owns a 4.09 ERA and 4:6 K:BB ratio in 11 innings with the Rangers.

The Rangers recalled pitcher Nick Martinez from Triple-A Round Rock Tuesday.

Martinez is slated to start Tuesday's game against the A's with Tanner Scheppers headed to the disabled list. Martinez gave up three earned runs in six innings in a start against the Rays on April 5.

Rays pitcher Matt Moore underwent successful Tommy John surgery Tuesday, the Tampa Tribune reports. He will miss the remainder of the season while recovering from the surgery.

Royals reliever Tim Collins (elbow) threw in a simulated game Tuesday and could begin a rehab assignment this weekend, per The Kansas City Star. Pitching coach Dave Eiland said he was pleased with how Collins threw Tuesday.

The Yankees announced Tuesday they reinstated closer David Robertson from the 15-day disabled list. Robertson has been sidelined since early April due to a groin strain.