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Wantz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Wantz was called up by the Angels on April 19, and he allowed two runs in three innings over three relief appearances with the big-league club. He's posted a 3.38 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 5.1 innings over four relief appearances in the minors this season.

Peguero was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Peguero was called up by the Angels on Saturday but didn't make any appearances during his time on the major-league roster. The right-hander has been effective in Salt Lake this year, posting a 1.74 ERA and 0.69 WHIP in 10.1 innings over six relief appearances.

Hearn (1-2) earned his first victory of the season Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six over five innings in a 7-3 win over Atlanta.

Hearn navigated around seven baserunners, giving up the two runs in a lengthy third inning, while the offense picked him up. Texas hitters plated runs in each of the first three innings, including a four-run third that put the Rangers up 7-2. All that was left for Hearn was to keep the ball in play and get through five innings for the win. The left-hander is off to a bumpy beginning with a 6.53 ERA over five starts in which he's averaged a little more than four innings. Hearn lines up to start the second game of the series against the Yankees this coming Saturday in New York.

Sands was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.

Sands made his major-league debut Sunday against the Rays and allowed two runs on three hits and no walks while striking out two in two relief innings. The right-hander is a top prospect in the Twins' organization but will head back to the minors since the team needs to trim its active roster to 26 players by Monday.

Pressly (knee) completed a bullpen session Saturday but remains without a clear timeline for a return from the 10-day injured list, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Pressly hasn't been shut down from throwing at any point since landing on the IL on April 16, but the 33-year-old appears to have seemingly plateaued in his recovery program. Manager Dusty Baker has been vague about the closer's progress to date, and at this stage, fantasy managers shouldn't bank on Pressly returning during the Astros' upcoming seven-game week. Since he's already missed more than two weeks of action, Pressly may need to make at least one minor-league rehab appearance before Houston feels comfortable activating him.

Chapman allowed one hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning while earning a save over the Royals on Sunday.

Chapman gave up a single and a walk with two outs in the ninth but escaped with his sixth save in as many chances. The veteran southpaw has a lackluster 11:7 K:BB but has yet to give up a run through 9.1 innings this season. He's recorded a save in five of his last six appearances.

Sborz (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.

Sborz began a rehab assignment in Round Rock on Thursday and struck out one in a scoreless inning. The 28-year-old has now recovered from his right elbow soreness, but he'll remain with the minor-league club for now.

Iglesias allowed two runs on three hits and a walk in Sunday's win over the White Sox. He struck out one batter.

Iglesias entered the game with one out and a runner on second. After striking out the first batter he faced, the 32-year-old put the next five White Sox on base. His outing was finished after he plunked Jose Abreu with the bases loaded, but Ryan Tepera was able to notch the one-out save to escape with the victory. Iglesias saw his season ERA jump from 0.96 to 2.79 through 9.2 frames.

Fleming (2-3) was charged with the loss Sunday against Minnesota after surrendering six runs (five earned) on five hits across 3.2 innings. He had one strikeout and three walks.

The left-hander threw 53 of his 77 pitches for strikes and delivered first-pitch strikes to 16 of the 19 hitters he faced, but he was unable to take advantage of that success early in the count. Fleming issued only three walks over his first four outings of the season, but he doubled that total Sunday. It's been tough going early in the campaign with a 6.32 ERA and 1.85 WHIP across 15.2 innings. The 25-year-old lines up to pitch next weekend in Seattle, though it's unclear if Tampa Bay will utilize him as a traditional starter or have him follow an opener.

Francis was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Francis was called up by Toronto on Saturday, but he didn't make any appearances during his stint with the big-league club. He'll head back to the minors since the Blue Jays need to trim their active roster to 26 players by Monday.