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Puk (biceps) allowed four earned runs on four hits over 1.1 innings while also recording four strikeouts in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Salt Lake on Tuesday.

Puk allowed a two-run home run to Brennon Lund in the sixth inning and then opened the seventh by putting a pair of runners on that eventually came around to score after the left-hander had exited. Puk has now allowed seven runs over two innings covering his last two rehab appearances, although his four strikeouts Tuesday were a bright spot. It appears likely Puk will make at least one more appearance for the Aviators in an attempt to have him return to the majors with some momentum.

Rodriguez (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The Angels haven't revealed a target date for Rodriguez's return from the 10-day injured list, but he'll likely need to make at least two appearances at Triple-A before getting activated. The hard-throwing right-hander has been on the shelf for the past three weeks with a sore shoulder.

Baumann (elbow) was activated from the injured list and sent to Double-A Bowie on Tuesday.

Baumann's appearance for Bowie lasted just two-thirds of an inning Tuesday, as he allowed four runs on two hits and a walk while also recording a strikeout and hitting a batter. The right-hander figures to get some more time at the Double-A level before potentially earning a promotion to Triple-A Norfolk later in the summer.

Akin will rejoin the starting rotation after Dean Kremer was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Kremer was initially listed as the starter Sunday's game against the White Sox, so Akin tentatively lines up to make his first start of the season in that contest. The southpaw has made four relief appearances to begin the year, posting a 6.10 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 10.1 innings.

Tate (hamstring) will be reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

Tate began a rehab assignment Tuesday and struck out one in a perfect relief inning for Triple-A Norfolk. He had been dealing with a left hamstring strain since early May and should reclaim his role as a middle reliever once he's officially activated.

Brentz pitched 1.1 scoreless innings and struck out two to earn a hold in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Tampa Bay.

Brentz has posted five scoreless innings across his last five outings. His hold Tuesday was his first since April 25 -- Kansas City endured a rough stretch of games earlier in May. Overall, the southpaw has a 2.61 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 23:13 K:BB, four holds and a win in 20.2 innings this season. He's been effective at keeping runs off the board, but a 4.05 FIP suggests he could face a bit of regression.

King covered three innings out of the bullpen Tuesday in the Yankees' 6-2 loss to the Blue Jays, surrendering one run on six hits and a walk while striking out three.

King tossed 54 pitches over the three-inning appearance, his longest outing since April 16. The Yankees needed King to eat innings after starter Corey Kluber covered only three frames before departing with right shoulder tightness. The Yankees will send Kluber in for an MRI on Wednesday to glean a better picture of the severity of his injury, leaving his availability in question for his next turn through the rotation Sunday in Detroit. King and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre starter Deivi Garcia would appear to be the leading candidates to step into the rotation if Kluber isn't cleared for the weekend.

Yang (0-2) took the loss against the Angels on Tuesday, pitching 3.1 innings and allowing seven runs on five hits and three walks while striking out two.

The outing started off ominously for Yang, as he gave up a leadoff homer to Justin Upton. The left-hander then served up a two-run shot to Jared Walsh in the second inning before completely unraveling in the fourth frame, during which he allowed the first four batters to reach base and managed to secure only one out. The seven earned runs were more than Yang had allowed over his previous four outings combined and pushed his ERA up to 5.47 on the season. He's not guaranteed to get another start, but if he does, it could come against Seattle on Sunday.

Akin allowed two runs on three hits and struck out three in three innings of Tuesday's 7-4 loss to Minnesota.

The southpaw allowed an RBI double to Alex Kirilloff in the sixth inning and a solo home run to Rob Refsnyder in the eighth. Akin threw 29 of his 45 pitches for strikes. He's mostly logged multi-inning assignments out of the bullpen since joining Baltimore's big-league roster earlier in May. He hasn't found much success with a 6.10 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 10:1 K:BB across 10.1 innings in four appearances.

Montero pitched the ninth inning of Tuesday's 4-3 win over Oakland, allowing two hits but stranding both runners to record the save.

Montero retired the first two Athletics batters he faced on just four pitches but then surrendered consecutive singles to put runners on the corners before retiring Seth Brown on a comebacker to end the game. Although Montero leads the team in saves, he's part of a closer committee with Keynan Middleton, who recorded the save Monday, and Kendall Graveman, who's currently on the COVID-19 injured list.