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Hendriks recorded two strikeouts and didn't allow a baserunner during the ninth inning to record the save during Wednesday's 2-1 win at Minnesota.

The right-hander needed only nine pitches to retire the side in order while holding onto a one-run advantage. Hendriks is 9-for-11 in save chances with a 2.50 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 28:2 K:BB through 18 innings.

Staumont allowed one run (none earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out one in the ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Brewers.

Staumont was called upon to protect a three-run lead in the ninth inning and was able to do so to record his fifth save of the season. While the leadoff hitter reached base on an error, Staumont did surrender a double and a walk to make the frame a bit adventurous. Even so, Staumont has now recorded each of the team's last five saves, meaning it appears he has emerged as the team's preferred option in the closer role -- at least for the time being. He's pitched well enough to maintain high-leverage usage, as he currently owns a 2.18 ERA and 23:11 K:BB across 20.2 frames.

Fairbanks notched the save Wednesday against the Orioles after giving up one run on two hits and a walk across one inning.

Fairbanks entered the game in the bottom of the ninth with the Rays holding a three-run cushion, and while he put runners on the corners with two outs, he retired Maikel Franco on a groundout to end the game. This was Fairbanks' first save of the campaign, and he's yet to give up more than one run in any of the seven appearances he's made so far.

Yarbrough gave up six runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks while fanning two across six innings Wednesday against the Orioles. He didn't factor into the decision.

Yarbrough can consider himself fortunate to have posted his first quality start of the campaign, as half of the runs he gave up were unearned. Between poor outings and short starts, the 29-year-old left-hander has been unable to become a reliable presence in the rotation for the Rays and owns a 2-3 record with a 4.24 ERA through nine starts. He' s next slated to take the hill Monday at Toronto.

Barria was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

The righty, who has allowed seven earned runs in six innings this season, yields his roster spot to lefty Dillon Peters.

Peters' contract was selected Wednesday by the Angels.

Peters begins his first stint on the big-league roster in 2021 after pitching with the Angels in spring training. The lefty has pitched 73.2 big-league innings in 13 starts over the past two years. Peters replaces Jaime Barria, whom the Angels optioned Wednesday, on the roster.

Puk (biceps) will pitch an inning for Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

The Athletics don't appear to be building Puk up for longer relief appearances, as his third rehab outing Thursday will be the same, one-inning length as the previous two. It's unclear whether Puk will require more rehab after Thursday or if he'll be ready for activation to the big-league roster.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Zimmermann will start Saturday's game against the Nationals, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

The rookie will re-enter the rotation as a replacement for long reliever Adam Plutko, who faltered in a spot start last weekend against the Yankees. After Plutko was pounded for four runs before exiting after one inning, Zimmermann excelled in mop-up duty, limiting the Bronx Bombers to one run on two hits and one walk while striking out six over 5.2 frames. The strong outing in relief was enough to earn Zimmermann another look in a starting role, but fantasy managers should temper expectations for the lefty. In his first six outings as a starter before being demoted to the minors, Zimmermann posted a 5.40 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 6.6 K/9 across 30 innings.

Orioles general manager Mike Elias said Wednesday that Harvey (oblique) has checked out fine since he started pitching in simulated games in Florida last week, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Elias noted that Harvey's velocity has been up through his first two simulated games, a sign that the right-hander remains on track to be activated from the 60-day injured list when he's first eligible to return in late May, or soon thereafter. Harvey is expected to face hitters in a few more simulated games before reporting to a minor-league affiliate for a rehab assignment.

Peralta (1-0) was credited with the win Tuesday against Texas, allowing one hit and striking out one over one inning.

Starter Jameson Taillon made it through only 4.1 frames, opening the door for Peralta to grab his first win as a Yankee. The right-hander picked up two victories with the Giants earlier in the campaign, so his record now stands at 3-1. Since joining the Yankees in late April, Peralta has posted a 2.84 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 7:2 K:BB across 6.1 innings.