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Robles pitched a perfect ninth inning Saturday, striking out one to earn his 18th save in a 6-5 win over the White Sox.

Robles had given up a single run in both of his last two appearances, but he kept things clean Saturday to earn the save. He now has a 2.93 ERA and 54:13 K:BB across 55.1 innings this season.

Yarbrough struck out 10 batters while allowing zero runs on three hits with no walks across 6.1 during a no-decision against the Tigers on Saturday.

While he didn't go as deep into the game, Yarbrough was arguably even better in this outing than his last one, extending his scoreless streak to 15 innings. His 10 strikeouts were a season high, and Yarbrough has allowed one earned run in his last 19.2 frames (0.47 ERA). He remains 11-3, but his other numbers improved Saturday -- 3.34 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 88 strikeouts in 105 innings this season. Yarbrough will look to extend his scoreless streak in Baltimore on Thursday.

Jurado (6-9) allowed eight runs (two earned) off seven hits and two walks over two innings as he was charged with the loss Saturday against the Twins.

The 23-year-old's second-half woes continued, as Jurado has now allowed 35 runs (28 earned) with a 1.66 WHIP over 32.2 innings in his seven starts since the All-Star break. The right-hander now carries a 5.38 ERA with 72 strikeouts this season. Jurado will look to turn things around Thursday on the road against the White Sox.

Junis (8-11) took the loss Saturday as the Royals fell 4-1 to the Mets. He struck out six and allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk over 6.1 innings.

The right-hander delivered his third straight quality start and actually kept pace with Jacob deGrom through six innings, but the Mets finally took the lead on Junis in the seventh while only getting one ball out of the infield. Junis now sports a 3.45 ERA and 44:11 K:BB over 44.1 innings since the All-Star break, and he'll look to get back in the win column Friday in Cleveland.

Alcala will be promoted to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Alcala carries a 5.97 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP with Double-A Pensacola this year, but he's settled down recently, amassing a 2.00 ERA in nine innings over his last five appearances. The 24-year-old will get his first chance to pitch in Triple-A in his career.

Fairbanks was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The 25-year-old allowed one earned run off two hits in one inning Friday but will ultimately return to Triple-A for the time being. Trevor Richards was activated off the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Graterol will be promoted to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

The 20-year-old has been dominant at the Double-A level this season with a 1.78 ERA and a 49:21 K:BB in 50.2 innings. He'll get the chance to work against some more developed hitters at the Triple-A level, but this could also be a sign that Minnesota may call him up in September to help their bullpen.

Thornton allowed three runs on five hits and four walks while striking out three over six innings in a 4-3 loss to the Mariners on Saturday.

Thornton was nicked for a run in the second inning on a Keon Broxton sacrifice fly and then yielded two in the fourth on an Austin Nola solo homer and a second sacrifice fly by Broxton. The 25-year-old has had four good starts out of his last nine, pitching six innings each time and only surrendering five total earned runs. Unfortunately, in the other five starts he lasted only 14 innings and allowed 27 total earned runs. It all adds up to a 5.30 ERA and 1.48 WHIP. Thornton will have a tough test in his next start on the road Thursday against the Dodgers.

Brasier was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket ahead of Saturday's contest against the Orioles.

The promotion comes after Chris Sale (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 14. Brasier was 2-0 with a 0.96 ERA and 13 strikeouts across 9.1 innings in the minors since he was sent down July 16. The right-hander will return to a Red Sox bullpen that has struggled in his absence.

Chapman recorded the final three outs of a 6-5 victory, striking out one in a perfect inning to earn his 35th save of the season Saturday.

Chapman has 35 saves in 40 opportunities and has converted his last ten chances. The 31-year-old has not been scored upon in seven August appearances, striking out 13 and walking just two. For the season, Chapman holds a 2.36 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP with a 72:22 K:BB.