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Faedo (5-2) allowed a run on two hits across an inning of work to take the loss Sunday against the Twins. He struck out three.

Faedo served as Detroit's opener Sunday and was impressive missing bats, though he still sustained his first loss since April 4. The righty had gone 5-0 after that until Sunday's defeat. Despite the stumble, Faedo has been solid in his relief role for the Tigers all season, posting a 3.58 ERA and striking out 48 batters across 50.1 innings. He should continue to occupy a key spot in the bullpen moving forward.

Schreiber was removed from Sunday's game against the Cubs due to right knee patella tendon discomfort.

Schreiber threw just one pitch before he exited Sunday's contest with the injury and should be considered day-to-day. It could be a costly day for Kansas City's bullpen, since Hunter Harvey (back) also departed the contest.

Francis will be called up from Triple-A Buffalo to start Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader at Baltimore, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Francis made his previous start for Buffalo on Wednesday, so he'll be taking the hill on regular rest in Monday's twin bill. The right-hander has a 5.82 ERA over 38.2 major-league innings this season, but he's been lights out at Triple-A with a 0.93 ERA, 0.58 WHIP and 24:3 K:BB across 19.1 frames.

The Red Sox claimed Ramirez off waivers on Sunday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

The right-hander was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Thursday and has now found a new home with the Red Sox. Ramirez has made 37 appearances between Dodgers, Mets and Orioles this season, but he's struggled to a career-worst 5.98 ERA over 43.2 innings.

Harvey was removed from Sunday's game against the Cubs due to an apparent injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander threw just seven of 22 pitches for strikes as he walked two batters in two-thirds of an inning before departing the contest in discomfort. It was Harvey's third appearance since being acquired by the Royals, and his availability going forward is now unclear.

The Rays acquired Bigge, Ty Johnson and Christopher Morel from the Cubs in exchange for Isaac Paredes on Sunday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Bigge made his MLB debut earlier in July and allowed one earned run with a 5:2 K:BB in four appearances for Chicago before being returned to the minors. The right-hander has been dominant at the Triple-A level this season with a 0.68 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB over 13.1 innings, so he could receive a look with the Rays relatively soon.

Uceta pitched two shutout innings of relief in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Reds, allowing one hit and zero walks while striking out four. He did not factor into the decision.

Shawn Armstrong opened the game for the Rays, pitching two innings before giving way to Uceta. The 26-year-old Uceta fanned four batters in just two innings of work, headlining a strong performance from the Rays bullpen in which the group struck out nine batters over seven scoreless frames. On his fourth team in four seasons, Uceta has finally found his groove with the Rays, logging a microscopic 0.51 ERA, 0.57 WHIP and 19:3 K:BB in 17.2 innings this season.

Fairbanks notched his 20th save of the season Sunday against the Reds, allowing one hit while striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.

Fairbanks has converted his last 10 save opportunities and is now 20-for-22 on the season. Since his last blown save June 20, the 30-year-old has pitched to a 2.25 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB in 12 innings. With fellow reliever Jason Adam being traded to the Padres, Fairbanks should see the vast majority of save chances for the Rays moving forward.

Angels manager Ron Washington said Sunday that Joyce will work as the club's top setup man after the trade of Carlos Estevez, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Luis Garcia will step in as Anaheim's new closer, but he's also a candidate to be traded ahead Tuesday's deadline. If Garcia is dealt, Joyce will then be next in line for saves. The flame-throwing righty is averaging 101.8 mph on his fastball this season and has a 2.33 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 16:20 K:BB across 19.1 innings.

Angels manager Ron Washington said Sunday that Garcia will take over as the club's primary closer, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

The departure of Carlos Estevez leaves the Halos with a hole in the ninth inning, and Garcia will receive the first look as the team's new closer. Garcia has three saves and 12 holds with a 3.80 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 40:14 K:BB across 44 appearances this year. The veteran right-hander is also a candidate to be traded ahead of Tuesday's deadline given his expiring contact, in which case Ben Joyce would likely see most of those opportunities.