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Scott pitched two-thirds of an inning, allowing one run on three walks with one strikeout to earn a hold in Monday's 4-2 win over the Yankees.

Scott was a bit sloppy in this outing, but Cesar Valdez relieved him and the latter was able to escape a bases-loaded jam to end the eighth inning. The 26-year-old Scott has a 3.12 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and five holds in 8.2 innings. He's also taken two losses and carries an 11:10 K:BB, so there could be some regression looming in the near future.

Valdez gave up one hit and struck out one over 1.1 scoreless innings to record his fifth save of the season in Monday's 4-2 win over the Yankees.

The 36-year-old changeup specialist continues to thrive as the O's closer. Valdez is 5-for-6 in save chances with a 0.84 ERA and 11:1 K:BB through 10.1 innings, and as long as he remains effective, manager Brandon Hyde has little reason to look to anyone else in the ninth inning.

Garcia was optioned to the Yankees' alternate training site after Monday's start against the Orioles, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. He took the loss after allowing two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out four over four innings.

Baltimore got to Garcia early, as he surrendered a solo home run in the first inning and an RBI double in the second. He struggled to find his command, issuing three free passes and throwing 40 of 65 pitches for strikes. New York should transition back to a traditional five-man rotation following Garcia's demotion.

Staumont picked up the save after walking one and striking out one in a scoreless inning Monday against the Tigers.

Staumont retired the first two batters without issue before walking Miguel Cabrera, but he managed to seal the deal by inducing a flyball for the final out of the contest. Kansas City currently has a number of options out of the bullpen to deploy in the closer's role, though Staumont appears to be gaining some favor with his skipper after having his number called in two straight save chances.

Yang's contract was selected by the Rangers on Monday.

Yang was among the Rangers' final round of cuts this spring after he posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 10 innings during Cactus League play. The left-hander will now be available to make his major-league debut, but he'll likely serve as a low-leverage reliever for Texas.

Solomon was recalled by the Astros on Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Solomon made his first two major-league appearances in mid-April and allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two in two scoreless innings. He'll now rejoin the big-league club after Jake Odorizzi (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. It's not yet clear who will take Odorizzi's spot in the starting rotation.

Lowther was optioned to the Orioles' alternate training site Monday.

Lowther made his Orioles debut during Sunday's win over the Athletics. He allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning. However, the southpaw will be sent back to the team's alternate camp after right-hander Jay Flaa's contract was selected in a corresponding move.

Cleveland recalled Nelson from its alternate training site ahead of Monday's game against the Twins, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Nelson will give the Cleveland bullpen an extra arm after Nick Wittgren (personal) was placed on the paternity list Monday in a corresponding move. Expect the 24-year-old lefty to work mostly in low-leverage scenarios while he's up with the big club.

Cleveland placed Wittgren on the paternity list Monday.

Wittgren will be away from the team for up to three days after his wife gave birth to the couple's son earlier Monday. Cleveland recalled Kyle Nelson from its alternate site to provide an extra arm out of the bullpen while Wittgren is inactive.

The Athletics optioned Kolarek to their alternate training site Monday.

Kolarek was demoted to clear a spot in the bullpen for Mike Fiers (hip), who is expected to work in long relief after being activated from the 10-day injured list. Acquired from the Dodgers in February, Kolarek has endured a tough start to his tenure in Oakland, posting an 8.44 ERA and 1.88 WHIP through his first eight outings with his new team.