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Logue is slated to start Thursday's game against the Rangers in Arlington.

He'll be making his second straight turn through the Oakland rotation after the Athletics demoted their previous fifth starter, Adrian Martinez, to Triple-A Las Vegas last week. Logue likely won't have a long leash with the big club, however, especially after he served up six earned runs over 5.1 innings in a loss to Houston his last time out Aug. 13. Another poor showing against the Rangers would likely put Logue at risk of a demotion.

Morgan (4-3) took the loss in the second game of Monday's doubleheader versus the Tigers. He allowed two runs on two hits in one inning.

Morgan has allowed multiple runs in three of his five appearances in August, though Monday was the first time he took a negative result this month. The right-hander was very sharp for the first two months of the season, but he's surrendered 18 runs (17 earned) in his last 15.1 innings since June 21. Overall, he owns a 4.25 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 57:8 K:BB through 48.2 frames while adding 10 holds and four blown saves.

Otto (5-8) earned the win Monday, allowing one run on two hits and six walks over six innings against the Athletics. He struck out one.

Otto remarkably got through six innings of one-run ball despite walking six A's batters Monday. The effort was emblematic of his season as a whole, as he has walked fewer than three batters in just seven out of 17 starts this season. Regardless, the quality start brought Otto's ERA under 5.00 for the season. He next lines up to face Minnesota this weekend.

Burke allowed zero runs on one hit and one walk while striking out three over two innings in Monday's 2-1 win over the Athletics.

Burke entered the game with a 2-1 lead in the seventh inning and threw two scoreless innings to secure his seventh hold of the season. The southpaw has taken to his transition to the bullpen this season, as he owns a 1.29 ERA and 0.97 WHIP. A lot can be chalked up to luck as he owns a high 92.5 percent strand rate and low 7.5 percent HR/FB rate, but he has gotten the job done and could be a source of strong ratios the rest of the season in deeper leagues.

Hernandez picked up the save in Monday's 2-1 win over the Athletics. He threw a perfect inning with two strikeouts.

The 26-year-old has emerged as the top option for the Rangers in the ninth inning with Joe Barlow and Dennis Santana on the shelf and Brett Martin failing to get the job done. Hernandez has recorded four saves since July 31 and owns a healthy 2.45 ERA in 11 innings this season. Hernandez should continue to be the top option to close out games for Texas as long as the bullpen remains hampered, and perhaps beyond.

Curry allowed three runs on eight hits and a walk over five innings during a loss to the Tigers in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

Curry was promoted from Triple-A Columbus for a spot start and held his own in his MLB debut. He gave up just one run through four innings before he was tagged with two more in the fifth. The 24-year-old righty will likely head back to Columbus, where he's posted a 3.09 ERA and 1.09 WHIP through 32 innings.

Hendriks picked up the save Monday against the Astros. He allowed zero runs on one hit and one walk while striking out zero over one inning.

The Chicago closer allowed a walk and a hit to make things interesting in the ninth inning but emerged unscathed for his 26th save on the season. Hendriks has been hittable recently with a 5.40 ERA since July 23 coming into Monday, and he uncharacteristically did not record a strikeout for just the sixth time in 41 appearances this season. Despite the recent troubles, he still owns a 3.02 ERA and is 26-for-29 in save opportunities on the season.

Yarbrough (1-7) gave up three hits over four scoreless innings Monday, striking out six and earning a win over the Yankees.

After two scoreless frames from Jalen Beeks to start the game Yarbrough took the mound in the third and followed up with four shutout innings. Aside from a bases-loaded jam in the fourth inning, he didn't face much danger as he threw 42 of 58 pitches for strikes. Over his last four outings, Yarbrough has allowed five runs through 17.1 frames, lowering his season ERA from 5.61 to 4.75. He'll likely get a home matchup with the Royals this weekend.

Duran struck out two in a perfect inning Monday against the Royals to secure the hold.

The rookie reliever set down the Royals in order in the eighth inning to earn his fifth hold since the beginning of August and his 15th on the season. With a fastball that routinely hits triple digits and a curveball and changeup that he can call on at any time, Jhoan has been one of the most effective relievers this season. His 2.32 xFIP is good for second among all pitchers who have thrown at least 50 innings this season.

Soto allowed a run on two hits but was able to secure the save in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Guardians, a 7-5 Detroit win.

For the second straight outing and third time in his last four appearances, Soto allowed at least one run, but the lefty was still able to record his 21st save of the season in 23 chances. Soto has a 5.23 ERA over his last 10 games and he's seen his season ERA creep up to 3.24. He should stick in the closer role for Detroit moving forward, but he is showing some cracks in the armor and might be a volatile fantasy asset the rest of the year.