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Scrubb (shoulder) threw one scoreless inning with one walk and two strikeouts for Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Scrubb made the second of what is expected to be several minor-league appearances. He currently resides on the 60-day injured list, and the earliest he could be back is Sept. 19. The Astros got their bullpen sorted out at the trade deadline, so Scrubb will likely be used in low-leverage situations upon his return.

Houston manager Dusty Baker said Pressly was unavailable to pitch Sunday due to a sore arm.

The Astros finished out a series in San Diego on Sunday and didn't need Pressly that day, nor was he needed in Seattle on Monday. It's unclear the extent of the soreness or how much time Pressly needs. Kendall Graveman should be considered the fill-in at closer.

Lambert is set to start Tuesday's game against the A's, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Lambert was recalled by the White Sox on Monday, and it will take him no time at all to get his next start in the big leagues. Lambert went 5.0 innings in his last Triple-A start but hasn't gone more than 3.2 innings at the top level this season.

Puk has allowed four earned runs on 10 hits over the 4.2 innings covering his last five relief appearances.

The big left-hander continues to find consistency elusive in his latest big-league stint, as he's given up two earned runs in two of the appearances in the aforementioned sample while generating scoreless one-inning outings in the three others. Puk does continue to pitch to plenty of contact even when escaping innings unscathed, however, as he's given up 10 hits over the 4.2 innings in the span. As such, he's likely to continue operating in low-leverage scenarios, especially with the Athletics in the midst of a postseason push.

Garza allowed three hits and struck out two in 1.2 innings in Monday's 5-2 loss to Minnesota.

In four of his last five appearances, Garza has managed to keep runs off the board despite allowing six hits and four walks in that span covering 5.2 innings. The right-hander has trimmed his ERA down to 3.97, but a 1.41 WHIP and 22:13 K:BB are hardly encouraging signs, albeit in a small 22.2-inning sample. The 27-year-old will likely continue to fill a low-leverage role for the final month of the season.

Colome struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Monday's 5-2 win over Cleveland.

The right-hander had an uneventful outing, needing just five pitches to protect a three-run lead. Colome has pitched six consecutive scoreless innings, notching five saves in that span. For the year, he's 12-for-18 in save chances with a 4.02 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 43:22 K:BB across 53.2 innings.

Yarbrough allowed seven runs on eight hits and two walks over two innings in Monday's win over Boston. He struck out one batter and did not factor in the decision.

Despite the dreadful outing, Yarbrough escaped without the loss after the Rays' impressive comeback. Nearly all the damage against him came in the second frame where he allowed six runs, including three RBI doubles. The 29-year-old southpaw had allowed just four runs over 15 innings (2.40 ERA) in his previous three starts. Yarbrough will carry a 4.90 ERA into his projected start in Toronto next week.

Sulser (4-4) took the loss Monday versus Kansas City. He allowed two runs on four hits with one strikeout in one inning.

The 31-year-old was responsible for Kansas City's two-run rally in the eighth inning that erased a narrow Baltimore lead. Sulser has allowed runs to score in four of his last seven outings, and he's taken a 1-2 record with a save and two blown saves in that span. For the year, he owns a 3.27 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 67:21 K:BB in 52.1 innings with six saves, three blown saves and three holds. Save chances have been rare in Baltimore this year, and Sulser's recent inconsistency adds another layer of risk for fantasy managers despite his solid season ratios.

Tapia (2-0) pitched 1.2 perfect innings, recording one strikeout and earning the win Monday versus Baltimore.

The 30-year-old relieved starter Kris Bubic with one out in the sixth inning and managed to keep Kansas City's deficit to one run. Tapia then picked up the win as the Royals pulled ahead in the eighth inning. He's strung together 5.1 scoreless innings across his last five appearances, allowing two hits and three walks with four strikeouts in that span. For the year, he has a 2.05 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 19:12 K:BB across 22 innings overall.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Friday that Harvey's (lat) return from the 60-day injured list isn't imminent, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. "As of right now, he's going to stay and continue to pitch [at Triple-A Norfolk]," manager Brandon Hyde said. "We'll continue to evaluate whether we're going to bring him up or not."

Harvey is technically in the midst of a rehab assignment at Norfolk, but the Orioles apparently intend to activate him from the 10-day injured list and option him to the affiliate once his rehab window comes to a close Sept. 18. Though Harvey experienced some soreness in his strained right lat during an Aug. 24 appearance for Norfolk, he was cleared to rejoin the Triple-A bullpen a week later and was roughed up for four runs while recording only two outs. Harvey is believed to be healthy at this point, but he'll need to show improved form over an extended stretch at Triple-A before the Orioles entertain bringing him back to the big club.