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Banda is likely to be part of a bullpen day approach deployed by manager Kevin Cash for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The 26-year-old southpaw was just recalled from Triple-A Durham on Monday, and it appears he won't have to wait long before toeing the rubber for the Rays. The move of Wednesday's game to the second game of a doubleheader Tuesday due to Hurricane Dorian-related concerns put Cash in somewhat of a bind as far as his pitching staff is concerned, and Banda represents a fresh arm after last having pitched for the Bulls last Wednesday. The appearance would be Banda's first in the big leagues since May 26, 2018, an outing that coincidentally came against the Orioles as well and was his last before undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Richards will serve as a traditional starter in the first game of a doubleheader against the Orioles on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The right-hander worked as a primary pitcher in two of his first three appearances with the Rays after arriving via trade with the Marlins. He'll get another look as a true starter Tuesday. Richards blanked these very same Orioles on two hits over six innings back on Aug. 23, a feat he'll look to replicate in the matinee of a twin bill.

Kay will make his big-league debut this weekend in Tampa Bay, pitching as either a starter or as a primary pitcher following an opener, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

One of two notable pitching prospects the Blue Jays received in the deadline deal that sent Marcus Stroman to the Mets, Kay has pedigree (first-round pick in 2016) and is a southpaw, but he is likely to be more of a No. 4 or No. 5 starter in the big leagues. Since the trade, he has logged a 2.50 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 39:22 K:BB in 36 innings with Triple-A Buffalo. He could stick in the rotation over the rest of the season.

Covey is expected to be called up from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

The Knights' season ended Monday when a loss to Norfolk eliminated them from a berth in the International League playoffs. That means the White Sox can start bringing up players, a list that is likely to include Covey, who started for Charlotte on Monday. He pitched to a 3.71 ERA and 1.57 WHIP over five starts following his demotion to the minors in early August. He's on the same schedule as current rotation member Ross Detwiler, whose spot is shaky following a six-walk performance in Monday's loss to the Indians. Manager Rick Renteria said there are no plans to change the rotation as of now, but Covey gives the manager options over the final month.

Rogers picked up the save after striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning Monday against the Tigers.

Rogers was called on in the bottom of the ninth with a one-run lead, and he needed just 11 pitches (nine strikes) to retire the side in order. The 28-year-old has now registered four saves in his last four outings, and he owns a 2.43 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with 77 punchouts over 59.1 innings this season

Jurado will serve as the bulk reliever for Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

Edinson Volquez is slated to toss the first inning or two as the opener, and Jurado is set to follow. He turned in an excellent performance his last time out, tossing six scoreless frames against the Angels.

Yarbrough yielded four runs on nine hits while striking out four over six innings Monday against Baltimore. He didn't factor into the decision.

Yarbrough cruised through the first five innings untouched, but the Orioles got to the left-hander in the sixth for four runs. The 27-year-old continues to put together a solid 2019 campaign, posting a 3.49 ERA and 0.90 WHIP with a 102:14 K:BB over 121.1 innings.

Phillips will be recalled by the Orioles on Tuesday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Phillips has pitched quite poorly in 19.1 innings for the Orioles this season, posting an 8.84 ERA and a 2.22 WHIP. He's been much better in 39.2 frames for Triple-A Norfolk, recording a 3.86 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP.

Blach will be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to start Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Blach has struggled across three starts with the Orioles since joining the team at the beginning of August, allowing 19 runs (18 earned) while posting a 12:8 K:BB across 13.1 innings. It's unclear if he'll remain in the rotation or head to the bullpen following Tuesday's outing.

Alexander was recalled by the Tigers on Monday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Alexander hasn't looked great in 31.1 innings for the Tigers this season, posting a 6.03 ERA. He's been a starter in five of his eight appearances, though it's not clear that there's a starting spot available to him this time around.