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Mejia allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two in three scoreless innings in Friday's loss to the Orioles. He didn't factor into the decision.

Mejia was initially slated to start Wednesday, but his outing was pushed back due to inclement weather. The right-hander only threw 50 pitches in his first major-league start, but he was able to hold the Orioles scoreless to begin the game. Mejia could remain in the rotation while Zach Plesac (thumb) is on the injured list. If he makes another start, he tentatively lines up to do so on the road against the Cardinals on Wednesday.

Brasier (calf) is under evaluation at the hospital after being struck in the side of the head by a line drive during a simulated game Friday, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

The 33-year-old has been on the injured list all season with a calf strain but was nearing a rehab assignment before Friday's scary situation. Brasier's rehab program will be put on hold while he's under observation at the hospital.

Armstrong was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Friday.

The 30-year-old has been awful through the first two months of the season with an 8.55 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 22:10 K:BB over 20 innings, which was enough to cost him his spot on the 40-man roster. Armstrong allowed only three runs over 15 frames for Baltimore in 2020 but was unable to replicate that success this season.

Lakins was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

The 26-year-old delivered 1.1 scoreless frames while serving as the 27th man during a doubleheader last weekend, and he'll rejoin the Orioles after spending the past few days in the minors. Lakins has a 6.75 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 14:12 K:BB across 16 major-league innings this season.

Harvey (oblique) was activated from the 60-day injured list Friday.

The 26-year-old has been sidelined since mid-March by a strained left oblique, but he'll rejoin the active roster ahead of Friday's series opener versus Cleveland. Harvey is expected to be in the mix for save chances in Baltimore, though he could be eased in via lower-leverage spots after missing the first two months of the season.

Miller was claimed off waivers by the Rangers and optioned to Triple-A Round Rock, John Blake reports.

Miller was DFA'd by the Cubs on May 30. He will now head to the Rangers' organization and provide the club with pitching depth. Miller allowed three earned runs across 5.1 innings during three appearances (one start) for Triple-A Iowa.

Akin is slated to start Friday's game against Cleveland, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Akin will be awarded a second turn through the Baltimore rotation after he limited the White Sox to one run over 4.2 innings in his first start of the season May 30. Over five outings in total with Baltimore, Akin maintains a 4.80 ERA, but a 3.59 FIP and 17.2 K-BB% suggest that he's pitched better than the ERA would imply.

Robles (1-2) allowed one unearned run on two walks while striking out one across one inning, taking the loss to the Royals on Thursday.

Robles entered the bottom of the seventh inning in a tie game and allowed a run to score to lose the game. However, the run was not charged against him as it was scored on a fielding error by Gilberto Celestino. Robles is a part of the closing committee for the Twins, as three relievers have multiple saves. The 30-year-old has a 3.28 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP with four saves and nine holds in 24.2 innings. He has had trouble with command with a 6.2 BB/9.

Junis (2-3) allowed one earned run on two hits across one inning to pick up the win over the Twins on Thursday.

Junis entered in the seventh inning with a one-run lead and surrendered the lead on a solo home run by Josh Donaldson. Ultimately, he got the win once the Royals retook the lead in the bottom of the seventh. The 28-year-old has struggled this season with a 5.19 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP in 34.2 innings. He has a 9.1 K/9 and a 2.9 BB/9.

Taylor allowed one hit and struck out two over a scoreless inning in Thursday's 5-1 loss to Boston.

This was Taylor's first appearance since being activated from the injured list Monday. He had been on the IL since mid-April due to a sprained ankle. Houston's bullpen has had a few meltdowns within the last two weeks, so Taylor could emerge with a high-leverage or setup role if he can get outs consistently.