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Pressly allowed one hit and struck out one over a scoreless ninth inning in Saturday's 6-4 extra-inning loss to the Diamondbacks.

Pressly has appeared in the first two games of the series, each time pitching the ninth in a non-save situation, and has thrown a combined 34 pitches. If a save situation arises Sunday, manager Dusty Baker could hold Pressly back from a third consecutive day of usage. If that is the case, Kendall Graveman is the most likely reliever to be used as a closer.

Howard did not factor in the decision against the White Sox on Saturday, hurling three scoreless innings and allowing one hit and three walks while striking out three.

Despite a touch of wildness -- Howard walked a batter in each of his three frames -- this was one of the right-hander's better outings of the campaign, as it was one of three occasions during which he has tossed three innings without allowing a run. It was certainly a positive rebound after Howard allowed six runs over 1.1 frames in his previous start. The 25-year-old continues to be kept on a short leash, having completed four full frames only once this season, which severely limits his fantasy value. Howard is tentatively projected to next take the mound in Baltimore on Friday.

Shaw allowed a run on two hits and struck out one in one inning during Saturday's 11-3 win over the Yankees.

The right-hander has given up six runs across 10.1 innings with a 7:4 K:BB in nine appearances in September. Entering the month, he had a 3.30 ERA, but it's ticked up to 3.58 after this recent run of inconsistency in which he's allowed runs in four of nine appearances. On the season, Shaw has posted a 1.41 WHIP and 69:36 K:BB with a 6-7 record, two saves, 18 holds and five blown saves through 72 appearances, but he's unlikely to serve as much more than a setup man to closer Emmanuel Clase.

Baumann (1-1) allowed five runs on six hits and a walk with two strikeouts in two innings, taking the loss versus Boston on Saturday.

The right-hander has found little joy in a long-relief role, as he's allowed 12 runs (11 earned) in his first 8.2 big-league innings across three appearances. Baumann had trouble in the fifth and sixth innings Saturday, with Boston shortstop Xander Bogaerts driving in four of the five runs against him with an RBI single and a three-run home run. Baumann has mostly stuck to a regular pitching routine after working as a starter with Triple-A Norfolk and Double-A Bowie this year. He's typically pitched on the same day as Zac Lowther, which tentatively lines up Baumann to pitch versus Texas next week if he's not called upon during the three-game series versus Philadelphia.

Pivetta allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk over 3.2 innings against the Orioles on Saturday. He also struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

Pivetta was unable to take advantage of a favorable home matchup against the last-place Orioles, giving up a two-run homer to Ryan Mountcastle in the first inning and a solo blast to backup catcher Austin Wynns in the second. Pivetta was unable to make it out of the fourth inning, a disappointing result after putting together a sharp performance in his first start off the injured list Sept. 12 against the White Sox. He's lined up to face the Yankees at home in his next scheduled start.

Lowther yielded three runs on five hits and two walks over 3.1 innings in a no-decision Saturday against Boston. He also struck out a pair.

Lowther gave up all three runs in the opening inning, giving up an RBI single to Rafael Devers and a two-run double to Bobby Dalbec. Lowther was able put up zeroes in each of the next two innings but was pulled in the fourth after giving up back-to-back walks with one out. Lowther, who has been knocked around for 10 runs in just 5.1 innings over his last two outings, is tentatively lined up to face Texas at home in his next scheduled start.

Krehbiel was optioned to Triple-A Durham following Saturday's loss to the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Krehbiel had his contract selected Saturday and made his big-league debut versus Detroit, and he delivered a scoreless frame with two strikeouts and a walk. The 28-year-old will return to Durham, where he has a 4.19 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 52:9 K:BB over 43 innings this season.

Criswell was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

Criswell made his MLB debut in late August but was demoted after giving up three runs on six hits over 1.1 innings. The right-hander started in that outing but figures to work out of the bullpen this time around.

Moll was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

Moll will take the roster spot left vacant by Daulton Jefferies, who landed on the injured list with an elbow issue. Jefferies had been scheduled to start Saturday against the Angels, so Moll could potentially be involved right away if Oakland elects to go with a bullpen game.

Solomon was recalled by the Astros on Saturday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Solomon has thrown three scoreless innings at the major-league level this season, the last of which came back in early July. He owns a 4.70 ERA in 97.2 innings for Triple-A Sugar Land. Brandon Bielak was optioned to clear space for Solomon on the roster.