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Lopez allowed five runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two in two innings in a no-decision versus Miami on Wednesday.

Lopez had particular trouble against Jesus Aguilar, who hit an RBI double and a two-run home run against him in consecutive innings. Luckily for the right-hander, Baltimore rallied in the third inning to tie the game, getting him off the hook. Lopez still has an unsightly 6.19 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 90:43 K:BB through 96 innings across 21 starts. He projects for a road start versus the Yankees next week.

Kranick (1-2) took the loss Wednesday versus Milwaukee. He allowed six runs on 10 hits, a walk and a hit batsman with three strikeouts in five-plus innings.

Remarkably, the 24-year-old threw only 73 pitches (50 strikes), but Milwaukee was able to produce runs in the first, fourth and sixth innings. Kranick saw his ERA tick up to 7.31 with a 1.63 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB through 16 innings this year. The right-hander could be an option in the rotation going forward, but he's clearly still adjusting to major-league hitters. If he continues working as a starter, he lines up for a rematch in Milwaukee next week.

Chapman walked one and struck out two in a scoreless 10th inning Wednesday to record his 20th save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Rays.

He fired only eight of 14 pitches for strikes, but Chapman's dominance continues to compensate for the wavering control. On the season, the veteran closer has a 3.93 ERA and 64:27 K:BB through 36.2 innings while converting 20 of 24 save chances.

Green (4-5) picked up the win in Wednesday's 3-1 extra-inning victory over the Rays after working a perfect ninth inning. He didn't walk or strike out a batter.

After giving up four runs in his final appearance before the All-Star break, Green's struggles have continued into the second half as he'd been tagged for two runs in each of his prior two games before Wednesday's clean effort. The rough patch has inflated his ERA from 2.14 to 3.29, but he still has a strong 58:12 K:BB through 52 frames with three saves and 14 holds in addition to his wins.

Diaz gave up two hits in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his 23rd save of the season in a 2-1 win over Atlanta.

The right-hander very nearly blew his fifth save of the season and fourth in July instead, but after a leadoff double by Abraham Almonte, Michael Conforto threw out Almonte at the plate as he attempted to score on a one-out single. Diaz failed to fan a batter in an appearance for the first time since June 29, and on the season, he sports a 3.89 ERA and 61:17 K:BB through 41.2 innings.

May (4-2) picked up the win in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Atlanta, striking out two in a perfect seventh inning.

The right-hander breezed through the bottom of Atlanta's order on 13 pitches and was rewarded when Brandon Drury launched a pinch-hit solo shot in the bottom of the seventh inning. May has been exactly the bullpen stalwart the Mets needed when they signed him this offseason and he's collected a win, save or hold in six straight appearances, lowering his season ERA to 3.23 with a 51:13 K:BB through 39 innings in the process.

Otto was traded from the Yankees to the Rangers on Wednesday along with Trevor Hauver, Josh Smith and Ezequiel Duran in exchange for Joey Gallo and Joely Rodriguez, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Otto is the lone arm headed from the Yankees to the Rangers in the deal. He's spent the season at both the Double and Triple-A affiliates for the Yankees, posting a combined 3.33 ERA with 115 strikeouts across 75.2 innings.

Rodriguez will be traded from the Rangers to the Yankees, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. Joey Gallo will also be dealt to the Yankees, while the Rangers will acquire Ezequiel Duran, Trevor Hauver, Josh Smith and Glenn Otto.

The Yankees acquired Clay Holmes earlier in the week in an effort to bolster their bullpen. Rodriguez will now further reinforce their pitching depth and provide another lefty for manager Aaron Boone to utilize. Rodriguez will look to improve his results with his new club, as he's struggled to a 5.93 ERA and 1.61 WHIP across 27.1 innings to this point in the campaign.

King (shoulder) is not expected to be traded to the Yankees and will remain with Texas, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

King was originally reported to be traded along with Joey Gallo from the Rangers to the Yankees. However, he is not expected to be a part of a revised version of the deal, with Joely Rodriguez instead being the bullpen arm on the move. King is working his way back from a shoulder injury that landed him on the injured list July 9 and should throw off a mound soon.

Fairbanks was diagnosed with inflammation in his right shoulder after taking the loss in Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. He failed to record an out and gave up two runs (one earned) on one hit and a hit batsman.

It was announced after the game that Fairbanks was dealing with a shoulder issue, though this provides a bit more context. More information should be available after Fairbanks is evaluated further Thursday.