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Oller appears set to start one half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Angels, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

The Athletics have yet to officially announce their plans for the twin bill, but Oller was spotted with the team Friday and Oakland has a gap in the rotation, so it looks as though he's about to be called up. Oller, who was acquired from the Mets in the Chris Bassitt trade in March, opened the season in the rotation but was demoted after giving up 13 runs (12 earned) in 9.2 innings across his first three starts.

Puk (1-0) was credited with the win in a victory over the Tigers on Thursday, allowing a hit and recording a strikeout over two scoreless innings.

The big left-hander's successful run as a reliever continued in fine fashion Thursday, with Puk's pair of scoreless frames lowering his ERA to 0.60. After a disappointing 2021 at both the Triple-A and big-league levels, he appears to have found his groove in the bullpen thanks in no small part to greatly improved control and a career-best 1.8 BB/9.

Martinez was returned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Martinez served as the 27th man in Thursday's game against the Twins, and he struck out three in 1.2 scoreless innings. He's posted a 4.15 ERA in 8.2 innings over eight appearances for Sugar Land this season.

Ramirez was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Friday.

Ramirez was sent down by Seattle in late April, and he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster just over two weeks later. The right-hander has given up six runs in six innings over four relief appearances at Triple-A Tacoma this year.

Lopez (personal) was reinstated from the bereavement list Friday.

Lopez had been away from the team since Tuesday, but he'll be available for Friday's series opener against the Tigers after missing the minimum of three days. The right-hander should immediately be the favorite for save chances now that he's back with the club.

Loaisiga (1-1) earned the win against the White Sox on Thursday despite allowing two runs on one hit and one walk over one inning.

Loaisiga has largely struggled this season, and Thursday was no different as he gave up a walk and a home run to the first two batters he faced. That allowed the White Sox to tie the score, but the Yankees exploded for seven runs in the top of the eighth to hand Loaisiga the victory. After posting a 2.17 ERA in 57 appearances in 2021, the right-hander has compiled a 5.93 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over his first 13.2 frames this season. He does have four holds, however.

De Los Santos was brought up from Triple-A Columbus on Monday.

A number of scheduling changes saw the Guardians shuffle their pitching staff earlier this week. De Los Santos had previously been in the majors when a COVID-19 outbreak impacted the team before he was sent down. The right-hander will likely continue being used as a low-leverage bullpen arm.

Howard was claimed off waivers by the Tigers on Friday.

Howard made three relief appearances for the Pirates in April and allowed two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out one in two innings. The southpaw was designated for assignment last weekend but will report to Triple-A Toledo now that he's found a new organization.

Pilkington was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Monday.

Pilkington made a spot start against the Blue Jays, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks with six strikeouts in 3.2 innings. He'll continue to be in the mix for callups when the Guardians need an extra starter.

Heasley (0-1) took the loss Thursday after allowing one run on four hits and four walks across 3.1 innings as the Royals fell 3-1 to the Rangers. He struck out one.

Heasley made three starts for the Royals last year, but he started the 2022 campaign at Triple-A. The youngster struggled out of the gate in his season debut, giving up two singles, a walk and a run during the first inning, but he was able to settle down until he was pulled after creating a one-out, bases-loaded jam in the fourth. Amir Garrett took over and was able to escape the inning without giving up a run. Heasley's next start is tentatively scheduled for the second half of Kansas City's doubleheader against the White Sox on Tuesday.