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Holmes picked up the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over Tampa Bay. He allowed one run to score on three hits and struck out one over one inning.

In his first appearance in three games, Holmes almost blew the game as he allowed a leadoff double and a single to bring the game within one. He then surrendered another double to put the tying run at third and the winning run at second but got the next batter to strike out looking to end the game and earn his 18th save. Holmes has not been at his best recently, as he has now allowed at least one run to score in five of his last eight appearances, including three blown saves.

Armstrong (2-2) took the loss Sunday, allowing a run on one hit and one walk over three innings against the Yankees. He struck out two.

On the second pitch of the game, Armstrong served up a belt-high sinker which Aaron Judge crushed to the third deck of Tropicana Field. Armstrong was otherwise effective through three innings as he only allowed one other batter to reach base, a walk to Josh Donaldson. Despite the effort, Armstrong took the loss as the Yankees held Tampa Bay to one run. The 31-year-old now owns a 4.62 ERA through 50.2 innings this season, mainly as a reliever.

Castillo allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five in 4.2 innings of a 3-2 win Sunday in Detroit. He did not factor into the decision.

Castillo was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday to fill in for Zack Greinke (forearm) in the rotation. He cruised through the first three innings, scattering a single and a walk before Harold Castro launched a two-run home run in the fourth. As a starter, he has a 3.71 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB in 17 innings across four starts for the Royals and Blue Jays. Should he continue in the rotation, his next start will likely be next weekend in a rematch at home against the Tigers.

Winckowski allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out three over four innings in a 5-2 win Sunday against Texas. He did not factor into the decision.

Winckowski tossed at least 20 pitches in three of his four innings and was removed after throwing 82 pitches (47 strikes), with the Red Sox leading 5-2. Both runs against him came in the first inning, as the Rangers put together a walk, two hits and an RBI groundout. He's struggled to strike out batters at the big-league level and Sunday was just the second time in his last seven starts for Boston that he fanned more than two batters. The 24-year-old was recalled from Triple-A Worcester before the game to fill in for Kutter Crawford (shoulder) and, should he continue in Crawford's spot in the rotation, his next start will likely be next weekend in Baltimore. It's no guarantee Winckowski will get another turn, as the Red Sox could utilize Thursday's off day to deploy a four-man rotation.

The Pirates transferred Holderman (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

The move opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Peter Solomon, whom the Pirates claimed off waivers from the Astros. It also spells an official end to Holderman's season, as the right-hander had been placed on the 15-day IL on Aug. 26 and now won't be eligible to be activated before the Pirates' campaign comes to a close in the first week of October. After joining the Pirates on July 22 in a deal with the Mets, Holderman gave up eight earned runs on nine hits and seven walks in 10.2 innings across his nine relief appearances with the big club.

The Pirates claimed Solomon off waivers from the Astros on Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

The 26-year-old right-hander had been one of the top pitching prospects in the upper levels of the Astros' farm system, but Houston's ample starting depth at the big-league level made it tough for Solomon to get an extended opportunity in the majors. Though he'll head to Triple-A with his new organization, the Pirates should at least present Solomon with a clearer path to pitching meaningful innings in the majors either later this year or next season. Over his 97 innings at Triple-A Sugar Land in 2022, Solomon posted a 5.20 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 88:44 K:BB in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League.

Pilkington was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Pilkinton was demoted to Triple-A after giving up two runs over five frames in a spot start for Cleveland in late July, and he'll rejoin the big club Sunday. The 24-year-old has started in nine of his 12 appearances for the Guardians and has a 4.17 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 40:24 K:BB across 45.1 innings.

Curry was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Curry took the loss Saturday against Seattle after giving up four runs (three earned) over 4.1 innings, and he'll now head back to Triple-A. Konnor Pilkington was recalled from Columbus in a corresponding move.

The Twins recalled Moran from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.

One day after being sent down to the minors to clear room on the 28-man active roster for starter Tyler Mahle's return to the rotation, Moran will be back with the Twins after Mahle was sent back to the IL upon suffering a recurrence of right shoulder inflammation in Saturday's 13-0 loss to the White Sox. Aaron Sanchez is likely the top candidate to replace Mahle in the rotation, while Moran presumably serves as a long man or middle-relief option for Minnesota. Moran thrived in his most recent appearance for the Twins on Wednesday, striking out five while allowing one run on three hits over three innings in a relief appearance against Boston.

The Nationals placed Arano on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right shoulder strain.

Arano's placement on the IL is retroactive to Friday, making him eligible for activation as soon as Sept. 17 if his shoulder issue proves to be a minor concern. The right-hander had been sharp over his last seven relief appearances prior to landing on the IL, as he struck out 11 over 6.2 scoreless innings while allowing eight baserunners.