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Bass (1-6) allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit and struck out the only batter he retired as he took the loss versus the Yankees on Sunday.

The right-hander allowed two of the three batters he faced in the eighth inning to get on base, and Richard Bleier proceeded to allow both inherited runners to score. The loss was Bass's first since July 9, when he worked as an opener. The 33-year-old hadn't given up a run in 6.1 innings since that appearance prior to Sunday. He has a 3.79 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 38:17 K:BB with 12 holds and four blown saves in 47 appearances, but he could be in the mix for saves after Yimi Garcia was traded to Houston.

Rodriguez (2-3) earned the win Sunday versus Miami by retiring the only batter he faced.

Clay Holmes put a runner on with two outs in the seventh inning, but Rodriguez was able to get a groundout to end the frame. The 29-year-old was in line for the win when the Yankees rallied for the lead in the top of the eighth. This was Rodriguez's first appearance since he was acquired from the Rangers in the Joey Gallo trade. Through 27.2 innings this year, the southpaw has a 5.86 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 30:12 K:BB. While he logged nine holds in 31 appearances with the Rangers, he figures to see more of a middle-innings role with the Yankees.

Chapman pitched a perfect inning with two strikeouts to earn the save in Sunday's 3-1 win over Miami.

The 33-year-old stretched his scoreless streak to six innings, and he's picked up five saves in that span. Chapman is 22-for-26 in save chances with a 3.72 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 67:27 K:BB through 38.2 innings this year. He remains the No. 1 option in the ninth inning for the Yankees.

Lambert was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte following Sunday's win over Cleveland, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Lambert was called up to start Sunday's contest, and he allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out two in three innings. The right-hander should continue to serve as a starter at Triple-A Charlotte but could be available as a starter or reliever for the major-league club.

Alexander allowed two runs on four hits and two walks with two strikeouts in four innings in a no-decision versus Baltimore on Sunday.

The southpaw has gone four innings in each of his last two starts, and Sunday's was much better than his previous effort Tuesday. Alexander allowed a pair of RBI doubles in the first inning, but he was able to gain control later in his start, and Detroit's offense got him off the hook for the loss. The 27-year-old owns a 4.77 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 45:14 K:BB through 54.2 innings. He lines up for his next start in Cleveland next weekend.

The Astros recalled Abreu from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Houston optioned Abreu to the minors Saturday, but he never reported back to Sugar Land and stuck around with the Astros on their West Coast road trip in case an extra reliever was needed. He'll be eligible to rejoin the Astros just one day later after closer Ryan Pressly was placed on the paternity list Sunday. Expect Abreu to work mostly in low-leverage spots out of the bullpen while he's on the 26-man active roster.

The Astros placed Pressly on the paternity list prior to Sunday's game against the Giants, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

According to delos Santos, manager Dusty Baker said he doesn't have a timeline for when Pressly will rejoin the team after the All-Star closer and his wife recently welcomed a baby boy into the world. Players placed on the paternity leave list are eligible to remain away from the team for 1-to-3 days, so if Pressly isn't ready to rejoin the Astros ahead of the two-game set with the Dodgers that begins Tuesday, Houston could move him to the restricted list. Kendall Graveman will likely be the team's top option for the ninth inning if a save chance is available for Sunday's series finale in San Francisco.

Rainey was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Rainey was activated off the 10-day injured list Thursday after recovering from a stress reaction in his lower leg, and he'll head to the minors after giving up a run on two hits and a walk while recording only one out Thursday against the Phillies. The right-hander has a 7.20 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 31:21 K:BB across 25 innings for the season. According to Zuckerman, Rainey is expected to pitch on a strict every-other-day schedule at Triple-A in an attempt to get him back on track.

Wilson will start Monday's game at Milwaukee, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

The 23-year-old was added to Pittsburgh's active roster Saturday after being acquired from Atlanta a day prior, and he'll debut with his new team Monday. Wilson posted a 5.88 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and 23:12 K:BB across 33.2 innings over eight starts for Atlanta this year.

White was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

White started Saturday and gave up two runs over 3.2 innings, and he'll return to the minors in favor of a fresh arm. The 26-year-old has a 3.75 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 25:10 K:BB across 24 innings for the Dodgers this season.