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The Athletics designated Wang for assignment Thursday.

He'll cede his spot on the 40-man roster to infielder Sheldon Neuse, who was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas ahead of the Athletics' game against the Royals. Before being demoted to Triple-A earlier this month, Wang made 20 relief appearances for the big club this season, posting a 3.33 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across 27 innings.

Yarbrough didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Astros, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk over six innings while striking out five.

The southpaw kept Houston off the board for three innings before getting tagged for three runs in the fourth, but Yarbrough still delivered his third quality start in his last four trips to the mound. He'll carry a 3.36 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 98:14 K:BB through 115.1 innings into his next outing Monday, at home against the Orioles.

Fulmer (hamstring) allowed two runs on one hit and two walks over a third of an inning for Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.

Fulmer threw just five strikes among his 16 pitches while making the first appearance on his rehab assignment. The right-hander stands a good chance to be called up in September.

Leclerc struck out two through a scoreless inning to record his ninth save in a 3-0 win over the Angels on Wednesday.

Leclerc made quick work of the Angels to nail down his ninth save of the season. The closure was his first since Aug. 11 after he blew the save in his last opportunity. The 25-year-old has a 3.00 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and four saves in his last nine appearances.

Jurado (7-10) gave up two hits and one walk while striking out one through six scoreless innings to get the win against the Angels on Wednesday.

Entering the game after an opener, Jurado efficiently delivered a nice outing in which he only allowed three baserunners in his six innings. The 23-year-old has a 6.08 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP in his last five appearances, but this outing was his first outing as the primary pitcher. Jurado lines up to pitch again Monday at Yankee Stadium, though it is not clear if he will get the start or serve as the primary pitcher.

Hill (2-0) earned the win over the A's on Wednesday by tossing a perfect inning with two strikeouts.

With the score tied 4-4 in the seventh inning, Hill came in to replace Jakob Junis and retired the side, including back-to-back strikeouts of Marcus Semien and Robbie Grossman. Luckily, the Royals pulled ahead in the bottom of the frame, handing Hill his second win of the season. Through 31 appearances, the southpaw reliever owns a 3.71 ERA and 1.39 WHIP.

Richards will work behind an opener Thursday against the Astros, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Richards worked as a traditional starter in his first two outings with the Rays, but he'll follow Andrew Kittredge in Thursday's contest. Richards has allowed two runs on 10 hits with a 14:4 K:BB over his last 12.1 innings.

Kittredge will serve as the opener Thursday at Houston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

It will be the fifth time this season Kittredge has worked as an opener. The 29-year-old has a 4.37 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 44:9 K:BB through 35 innings. Trevor Richards is scheduled to follow as the primary pitcher.

Treinen (6-5) took the loss against the Royals on Wednesday after allowing two runs on three hits and a walk while failing to record any outs.

Replacing starter Tanner Roark in the seventh inning, Treinen was asked to preserve a 4-4 tie and quickly loaded up the bases on back-to-back singles and a walk. He then gave up an RBI single to Hunter Dozier before getting yanked, leaving it up to Jake Diekman to finish off the inning. Across 51 games this season, Treinen owns a 4.86 ERA and 1.62 WHIP.

Junis did not factor into the decision during Wednesday's win over the A's, allowing four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five over six innings.

Junis gave up a leadoff home run to Marcus Semien, then allowed Matt Chapman to score on a fielder's choice during a sloppy first inning. The right-hander was able to keep Oakland's bats quiet until the fifth, when he gave up a two-run homer to Matt Canha. Luckily, the Royals provided a rare display of run support to finish off the win. After posting three consecutive quality starts earlier this month, Junis has has served up eight runs across 10 innings in his last two outings, raising his ERA to 4.93 and WHIP to 1.39.