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Lakins was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.

Lakins was called up by Baltimore on Tuesday, and he allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out two over two innings of relief during Wednesday's loss to the Cardinals. The right-hander has a 9.58 ERA in 10.1 innings over six major-league appearances this year and will head back to the minors after Denyi Reyes' contract was selected Thursday.

Reyes' contract was selected by the Orioles on Thursday.

Reyes has made three starts at Triple-A Norfolk this year and has posted an 8.25 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in 12 innings. The right-hander hasn't yet made his major-league debut but will be an additional relief option for the Orioles, particularly during Thursday's bullpen game against the Cardinals.

Hicks is no longer scheduled to start Thursday's game against the Orioles in St. Louis, with Steven Matz getting the nod instead, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

The Cardinals didn't provide an immediate explanation for the switch from Hicks to Matz, but it's conceivable that the former is dealing with an injury or illness that might have made him unavailable to pitch. Additional details regarding Hicks' absence should come within the next few hours, but for now, the right-hander projects to make his next start over the weekend against the Giants.

The Angels could call Silseth up from the minors to start Friday's game in Oakland after he was scratched from his upcoming outing Thursday at Double-A Rocket City, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Silseth has been a big breakout pitcher in the minors this season, logging a 1.73 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 37:7 K:BB in 26 innings over five starts at Double-A. He features a good fastball with tail, a curveball and a changeup. Given his dominance in the minors, he could be up for good if he has success right out of the gate.

Akin is expected to be used in an extended relief appearance behind opener Bryan Baker in Thursday's game in St. Louis, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

The Orioles are treating their series finale with the Cardinals as a bullpen day, with Baker likely to work 1-to-2 innings before bowing out of the contest. Akin is the most obvious candidate to eat innings behind Baker, given that the 27-year-old lefty is a former starter who has covered between two and three frames in all eight of his relief appearances on the season. However, since Akin will be pitching on three days' rest, the Orioles likely won't ask him to cover much more than three innings.

Baker will start Thursday's game in St. Louis in what's expected to a bullpen day for the Orioles, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Baker hasn't recorded more than five outs in any of his 11 appearances out of the Baltimore bullpen this season, so he's unlikely to pitch more than two innings before checking out of the contest. The Orioles don't have an obvious primary pitcher to work behind Baker, but converted starter Keegan Akin could offer a decent amount of length while he's available in the bullpen on three days' rest.

Jansen (1-0) earned the win after not allowing a hit across a scoreless ninth inning during Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Red Sox. He struck out two and walked one.

Jansen came on for the top of the ninth inning with the score tied 3-3 and kept it that way with another strong outing. The closer was then credited for his first win of the season after Orlando Arcia blasted a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth. Jansen is a perfect 8-for-8 in save attempts and sports a 17:3 K:BB.

Feyereisen (3-0) threw a scoreless ninth inning and struck out one to earn the win Wednesday against the Angels.

Feyereisen entered the game with the score tied at two and set down the Angels in order on 12 pitches, and the Rays took the lead in the 10th to set him up for the win. He has yet to allow an earned run across 15 innings this season, also maintaining a 13:3 K:BB. While Feyereisen has yet to record a save, he does have three holds and three wins while filling a versatile role as both an opener and high-leverage reliever.

Kittredge allowed two earned runs on three hits across 0.2 innings Wednesday against the Angels.

Kittredge entered the game in the eighth inning with a two-run lead, but he quickly blew the advantage by surrendering a home run to Taylor Ward. It's not clear whether the Rays were planning for Kittredge to record a six-out save -- he's worked two innings in three appearances this season -- or if he was working as the setup man. Regardless, he has now allowed three earned runs across his last 2.2 innings spanning two outings. Kittredge's overall numbers remain strong as he's maintained a 3.00 ERA and 0.80 WHIP with a 12:1 K:BB across 15 innings. However, he's served up three home runs and may start to cede save chances more regularly to Brooks Raley if his struggles continue.

Logue (2-1) picked up the win in Wednesday's 9-0 rout of the Tigers, allowing five hits over seven scoreless innings. he struck out six without walking a batter.

The southpaw kept Detroit hitters off-balance all game with his deception and movement despite a fastball that topped out at 91.3 mph and routinely sat in the high 80s. Logue tossed 64 of 97 pitches for strikes en route to his first career quality start in only his second start and third appearance in the majors, and he appears to be locking down a rotation spot for Oakland.