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Coulombe allowed three runs (one earned) on two hits and struck out two in 1.2 innings versus Cleveland on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.

Coulombe was called up from Triple-A St. Paul to serve as the opener Friday. He gave up home runs to Amed Rosario and Bobby Bradley in the first inning and couldn't complete the second before Griffin Jax entered the contest. It's unclear what Coulombe's role going forward will be if he sticks on the major-league roster, but he'd most likely take on a low-leverage role in the bullpen.

Payamps' back has been "so-so" recently according to manager Charlie Montoyo, which has led the Blue Jays to not use him, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Payamps hasn't pitched since June 17, and Montoyo revealed Friday that the right-hander's lack of usage is due to an injury. The issue apparently hasn't been serious enough to warrant a trip to the injured list, but it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to the mound.

Coulombe's contract was selected by the Twins on Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Coulombe is expected to be the first pitcher in a bullpen game against Cleveland on Friday. He owns a respectable 4.19 ERA in 146 career innings at the major-league level. The veteran lefty has spent all of this season with Triple-A St. Paul, recording a 1.77 ERA over 20.1 frames.

Brasier (concussion) is receiving a medical checkup Friday in Boston and could begin baseball activities if cleared, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

The 33-year-old landed on the injured list in late March due to a calf strain, and he had his rehab derailed in early June when he was struck in the side of the head by a line drive during a simulated game. Brasier has been resting at home while recovering from a concussion, but he may be able to pick up his rehab program in the near future.

Lange (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Sunday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Lange has already spent the required 10 days on the injured list. He'll need a bit more time before he's ready to be activated, but his return doesn't appear to be too far off. He's expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo early next week.

Wells was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

The 24-year-old has a 5.63 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 27:4 K:BB across 32 innings at Triple-A this season, and he'll receive his first taste of the big leagues. Wells and Konner Wade, who had his contract selected Friday, could be in the mix to fill the rotation spot of Dean Kremer after Kremer was demoted to Norfolk.

Barlow struck out two over a scoreless eighth inning in Thursday's 5-1 loss to Oakland.

Barlow had his contract selected earlier this week and made his big-league debut Thursday. He operated as a closer for Triple-A Round Rock but is expected to pitch in low-leverage situations for now.

Mejia allowed a run on four hits and two walks with six strikeouts across six innings versus Minnesota on Thursday. He did not factor in the decision.

Mejia had allowed 12 runs across 9.2 innings in his last three outings, but he delivered a strong performance Thursday. The rookie right-hander's lone mistake was a wild pitch that allowed Luis Arraez to score in the first inning. The quality start lowered Mejia's ERA to 4.94 with a 1.18 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB across 23.2 innings this season. He carries a 1-2 record into his next start, tentatively set for next week at home versus Detroit.

Lakins allowed a hit and struck out three over four innings in Thursday's 9-0 loss to Toronto.

Lakins was the most effective of the four pitchers Baltimore used in the lopsided loss. He needed only 42 pitches (28 strikes) to complete his longest outing of the season. Lakins hasn't worked as a starter frequently -- he operated as a starter at the Double-A level in 2017 but has mostly been a reliever in higher levels of baseball. The 26-year-old has a 5.81 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 24:14 K:BB across 26.1 innings this year. He's added three holds and a 1-4 record in a low-leverage role.

Coulombe will be recalled from Triple-A St. Paul and start Friday against Cleveland in what is expected to be a bullpen game, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Coulombe will likely be an opener, but it's not clear who else will pitch out of the bullpen. Coulombe has a 1.77 ERA and 12.1 K/9 at Triple-A. He'll likely be sent down after the outing, but the Twins need bullpen help so he could stay in the majors with a strong performance.