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Weber allowed one run on five hits over six innings out of the bullpen in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to the Rays. He struck out four and did not issue a walk.

Weber deserves credit for keeping the Red Sox from getting completely blown out after Zack Godley gave up eight runs in three innings to begin the game. It would not be a surprise to see the two flip-flop roles, with Godley following in relief of Weber next week. The Red Sox face the Yankees on Monday, so it's mostly moot for fantasy purposes as neither player would be a worthwhile gamble in such a tough matchup.

Pearson allowed seven runs (four earned) on five hits and four walks while striking out one across 2.1 innings Wednesday against the Marlins. He did not factor into the decision.

After retiring the first two batters he faced to begin the game, Pearson walked Corey Dickerson, allowed a single, and then surrendered a three-run home to Brian Anderson. After a scoreless second inning, Pearson unraveled in the third, as he allowed a pair of singles and walks before exiting the game down 4-0 with the bases loaded. Overall, he managed to find the zone with just 33 of his 65 pitches, and generated only three swinging strikes. Control has been a problem early in Pearson's big-league career, as he has issued nine free passes in 12.1 innings of work. He'll look to sort things out in his next start, currently projected for Tuesday at Baltimore.

Sulser struck out two and did not allow a baserunner in the ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Phillies.

After blowing a save chance Tuesday against the Phillies, Sulser was given the chance to redeem himself. He took advantage by whiffing two of the three batters he faced to earn his fourth save of the season. Sulser has been up and down while serving as the Orioles' primary closer, suffering two blowup outings but working effectively otherwise. Overall, he has a 5.00 ERA and 9:5 K:BB across nine innings.

Loaisiga (2-0) pitched two scoreless innings, allowing three hits and striking out three to earn the win Wednesday versus Atlanta.

Loaisiga relieved Masahiro Tanaka after four innings, and that was enough for the former to earn the win in a relief appearance. The 25-year-old Loaisiga has pitched to a 3.48 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB in 10.1 innings across four outings this year. He's typically deployed in a long-relief role.

Herget was recalled from the alternate training site Wednesday.

The 26-year-old was optioned to the alternate site Tuesday, but he'll make a quick return to the active roster with Nick Goody (back) heading to the injured list. Herget has appeared in five games this season, allowing five runs on five hits with a 4:6 K:BB over 4.1 innings.

The Orioles are hoping to add Lopez (undisclosed) to their roster soon, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

Lopez is still going through COVID-19 intake screening, but it sounds like the right-hander could be cleared to rejoin the Orioles later in the week if all goes well. Prior to being claimed off waivers, Lopez made one appearance for the Royals and allowed two runs on three hits while recording just two outs.

Littell (hamstring) is expected to return from the injured list prior to Friday's game, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Littell has been sidelined since the beginning of August due to a left hamstring strain. However, he'll return after spending just over the minimum of 10 days on the injured list. The right-hander made two appearances prior to his injury, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out one over three innings. He should continue to play a middle relief role once he returns.

Colome didn't allow a baserunner and had a strikeout during a scoreless ninth inning to record the save Wednesday in Detroit.

The veteran right-hander handled the Tigers with ease, throwing 11 of his 16 pitches for strikes while retiring the side in order. Colome has given up five hits and has a 7:1 K:BB through eight scoreless innings while converting all five save chances this season.

Devenski (arm) has progressed to throwing off a mound, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

A sore arm sent Devenski to the injured list at the start of August. He remains without a clear timetable, but given that he hasn't been out too long and that he's already back to throwing off a mound, he may not wind up missing too many more games.

Kittredge appears to be headed for Tommy John surgery after an MRI revealed a tear in his UCL on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Kittredge left his start Tuesday against the Red Sox with the injury after just five pitches, and it turns out those may end up being the last pitches he throws in a big-league game until 2022. A typical recovery timeline from Tommy John surgery would give him at best an outside shot to pitch very late in the 2021 campaign.