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Logue (3-6) took the loss against Houston on Saturday, allowing six runs on eight hits while striking out two and walking two over 5.1 innings.

Logue struggled Saturday, throwing 68 of 107 pitches for strikes and allowing six of ten baserunners to cross the plate. In eight games as a starter, Logue has struck out fewer than four batters four times including Saturday's outing. It was also the third time he allowed more than three earned runs. Across 41 frames this season, Logue has 29 strikeouts to 45 hits and 25 earned runs, resulting in a 5.49 ERA.

Hall (0-1) took the loss against the Rays on Saturday, allowing five runs on five hits while striking out six and walking three over 3.2 innings.

Hall had a difficult debut against a tough opponent and was pulled after throwing 47 of 76 pitches for strikes across 3.2 frames. While he did not allow a home run, the rookie lefty allowed eight runners to reach base, which resulted in scores on a groundout, two doubles, a single and a sac fly. He flashed some of the strikeout potential he showed in the minors (14.66 K/9 in Triple-A) by striking out six in fewer than four complete innings. His 5.66 BB/9 in Triple-A also manifested in Saturday's game, as he walked three. The future is bright for Hall, but it is reasonable to expect some growing pains along the way.

Hernandez pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in a 7-4 victory over the Mariners on Saturday.

Hernandez continues to look good as the Texas closer. He now has three saves since July 31 and has pitched well this season with a 1.10 WHIP over 10 appearances. Rangers manager Chris Woodward will likely keep handing him the ball as long as he remains effective, although former closer Joe Barlow (finger) could be a factor again once he's activated from the IL.

Effross gave up two hits in a scoreless ninth inning of work to earn the save in a 3-2 victory over the Red Sox on Saturday. He struck out one.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone called on Effross to close the door in the bottom of the ninth in a tight one-run game. He allowed a couple of hits but got the job done by getting Xander Bogaerts to pop up in the infield to end the game with the tying run on third and the winning run at first. It was his second save of the season and his first with New York since coming over from the Cubs at the trade deadline. Yankees closer Clay Holmes has struggled lately, giving up runs in four of his last five appearances, including three blown saves. It is worth monitoring the bullpen usage in New York as it now appears that Effross could be in the mix for saves moving forward if Holmes cannot quickly regain his command. Both Aroldis Chapman and Lou Trivino had pitched earlier in the game and were unavailable in the save situation.

Hendriks earned a save against Detroit on Saturday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two batters in a scoreless inning of work.

Hendriks entered with Chicago up by two in the ninth inning. He allowed a single and a walk but struck out Riley Greene with the tying run on base to end the game. Hendriks hasn't blown a save since mid-May, racking up 16 straight successful conversions while posting a 2.13 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 37:5 K:BB over his past 25 appearances.

Pagan (3-6) allowed two runs (one earned) on a hit and a walk in one inning, taking the loss in extra innings Saturday versus the Angels.

This was Pagan's second appearance since suffering a lat cramp last Sunday. The right-hander got through the 10th inning without trouble, but he gave up a walkoff two-run home run to Taylor Ward with no outs in the 11th. Through five appearances in August, Pagan has struggled, allowing seven runs (five earned), including two homers, while striking out five in 5.1 innings. He has a 5.23 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 58:18 K:BB through 41.1 innings overall. While he's added nine saves and seven holds, his struggle with keeping the ball in the park (10 homers allowed) has taken him mostly out of the closer conversation.

Lopez allowed two runs on two hits and a walk in one inning, taking a blown save in Saturday's 5-3 extra-innings loss to the Angels.

Lopez had a two-run lead to protect in the ninth inning, but he couldn't close it out. Magneuris Sierra hit a two-run, two-out triple to tie the game, though he was thrown out trying to turn it into an inside-the-park home run. That was enough to drop Lopez to 1-for-3 in save chances with the Twins since joining them at the trade deadline. The 29-year-old is 20-for-25 in saves overall when accounting for his time with the Orioles. He's added a 2.03 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 58:19 K:BB through 53.1 innings. There's been no indication that he's at risk of losing the closer role, but he'll need to steady things soon to avoid slipping into a committee.

White allowed one earned run on three hits and three walks while striking out three across 4.2 innings Saturday against the Guardians. He did not factor into the decision.

White walked a pair and allowed a single in the opening frame, which accounted for his only earned run. He largely rebounded from there but was pulled in the fifth inning with runners on first and second base. White continues to struggle to work deep into games on a consistent basis, as he's exceeded five innings in only two of 12 starts for the season. More positive, White has managed to suppress runs effectively, maintaining a 3.72 ERA with a 52:23 K:BB across 65.1 frames on the campaign.

Romano allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two across 1.1 innings to earn the save Saturday against Cleveland.

Romano entered the game in the eighth inning with a runner on second base. He allowed a walk to the first batter he faced but struck out Oscar Gonzalez to escape the jam. He also worked around a runner in scoring position in the final frame to tally his 26th save of the campaign. Romano had allowed an earned run in each of his last two appearances prior to Saturday, so he was in need of a stabilizing performance. Overall, Romano has a 2.51 ERA with a 48:15 K:BB across 43 innings on the campaign.

Hall was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday after his start against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Hall made his MLB debut Saturday, allowing five earned runs on five hits and three walks across 3.2 innings to take the loss. He also struck out six, showcasing his potential to be effective as a starter in the majors. However, for the time being, Baltimore plans to shift Hall to a relief role in the minors and have him return to the majors for the final month of the season. Hall should have the opportunity to be extremely effective as a reliever, as he's racked up a 36 percent strikeout rate across 70 innings as a starter with Norfolk this season.