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Lambert was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte following Wednesday's doubleheader against the Guardians, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

The 27-year-old started Game 2 of the twin bill and took the loss after giving up two runs on five hits with five strikeouts and two walks over 3.2 innings. Lambert made two spot starts for Chicago during the past week, but he'll now return to the minors with Lucas Giolito (abdomen) poised to rejoin the rotation this weekend.

Lopez did not allow a baserunner while striking out three across 1.2 innings to earn the save Wednesday against the Athletics.

Lopez entered the game with runners on first and third in the eighth inning, but he struck out the first batter he faced before inducing a groundout to end the frame. He added another pair of strikeouts in the ninth inning to earn his second save of the season. Lopez has operated as Baltimore's closer early on in the campaign, and he has allowed two earned runs across seven innings while posting a 9:4 K:BB.

Lambert (0-2) allowed two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five across 3.2 innings to take the loss in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Guardians.

Lambert made his second start while filling the rotation spot vacated by Lucas Giolito (abdomen). He kept the ball in the yard but still surrendered three extra-base hits, two of which accounted for the runs on his ledger. Giolito is expected to return to the mound Sunday, meaning Lambert will lose his spot in the rotation, and potentially, the big-league roster.

Clase did not allow a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning to record the save in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Clase was on the mound for the fourth time this season, but he finally got the chance to earn his first save. Though he didn't record a strikeout, the outcome was never in doubt as he needed only eight pitches to retire the White Sox in order. Clase clearly holds the closer role in Cleveland, and he should see plenty of opportunities as the season progresses.

Sewald (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Sewald delivered a scoreless inning Tuesday against the Rangers but will now be unavailable until further notice. It's unclear if the 31-year-old tested positive for the virus, but he'll be away from the team until he clears the COVID-19 protocols. Drew Steckenrider and Diego Castillo should continue to split save chances for the Mariners in the meantime.

Anderson (elbow) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The side session marked Anderson's first time throwing off a mound since he underwent right elbow surgery in late October. Anderson is without a definitive timeline for his rehab and recovery from the procedure, but he was placed on the 60-day injured list coming out of spring training and likely won't be ready to rejoin the Rays until after the All-Star break.

Murfee's contract was selected by the Mariners on Wednesday.

Murfee has struck out 10 in eight scoreless innings during five relief appearances at Triple-A Tacoma this year, and he'll join the major-league bullpen after Paul Sewald (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday. The 27-year-old Murfee hasn't yet made his big-league debut but will likely be used mainly in low-leverage situations during his time with the Mariners.

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre placed Weber on its COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Conor Foley of The Scranton Times-Tribune reports.

Weber tossed 9.2 innings in the big leagues last season across stops with the Mariners, Brewers and Red Sox, but he's not expected to factor into the Yankees' plans for 2022 unless their pitching depth is significantly tested at some point. The veteran right-hander had performed well in his two appearances for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre before landing on the IL, covering seven innings and allowing one run while striking out eight.

Logue was returned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Logue spent just under a week with the Athletics, and he made his big-league debut during Tuesday's victory over the Orioles. He earned the win while allowing a hit and a walk with a strikeout in 1.1 scoreless frames. However, the southpaw will head back to the minors after A.J. Puk (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 IL on Wednesday.

Puk (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Puk was moved to the COVID-19 injured list Monday after he was on the restricted list for the Athletics' weekend series in Toronto. However, he'll rejoin the bullpen ahead of Wednesday's game against the Orioles. In his first three appearances of the season, the southpaw has allowed a run on three hits and a walk while striking out five in four innings.