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Junis (8-10) gave up two runs on six hits and no walks while striking out six through six innings to take the win over the Tigers on Sunday.

Junis allowed two runs in his first three innings but settled down to deliver three more scoreless frames in a quality start. The right-hander has a 3.20 ERA and a 44:12 K:BB in his last seven starts. Overall, Junis has a 4.80 ERA and 136 strikeouts through 25 starts this season. Junis will make his next start Saturday against the Mets at home.

Weber (1-2) was hit with the loss after surrendering a run on a hit and a walk over one inning Sunday against the Angels. He was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket following the game, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Weber was called upon in the top of the 10th inning in a tie ballgame, but he allowed the game-winning run on a single to right field. The Red Sox have yet to announce a corresponding move following Weber's demotion.

Scott was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk following Sunday's game against the Astros, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

Scott will head to Triple-A after surrendering six runs over two innings Saturday. The Orioles haven't announced a corresponding move just yet, though they're expected to promote a pitcher ahead of Monday's twin bill.

Thornton (4-8) took the loss Sunday after yielding one run on three hits and one walk while striking out six over six innings against the Yankees.

Thornton threw the ball well in this one, though he allowed the only run of the ballgame in the fifth inning, resulting in a losing decision. The 25-year-old right-hander has now delivered quality starts in two of his last three outings, but he owns a 5.34 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with a 110:47 K:BB over 114.2 innings this season with Toronto.

Chapman secured the save after allowing one hit and striking out one over a scoreless inning Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Chapman entered the matchup with a one-run lead, and after surrendering a leadoff single, he managed to induce a double play after an exhausting 13-pitch battle with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and then ended the game by fanning Cavan Biggio. The 31-year-old southpaw has now turned in four straight scoreless outings, striking out seven over that stretch (four innings).

Leclerc struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save over Milwaukee on Sunday.

Leclerc has converted all three of his save chances this month and has been named the team's primary closer once again after an ugly start to the year. His 4.35 ERA is still unattractive to fantasy owners, but it seems like he's settling back into the role nicely with three straight scoreless outings.

Stewart is an option to serve as the primary pitcher in Monday's game against the Rangers, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Zack Godley is the other option to relieve opener Neil Ramirez. Stewart threw four scoreless innings in his lone appearance for the big club since getting claimed off waivers on July 31, so he could go deep enough to qualify for a win if he gets the ball.

Blach is expected to join the Orioles for Monday's doubleheader, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

He will either start Game 2 or offer bullpen help as the 26th man. Blach has a 5.98 ERA in the minors this year and would be an unappealing fantasy option regardless of his role in the twin bill.

Palumbo could return to the majors to make a start Aug. 20 during the doubleheader against the Angels, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The 24-year-old southpaw is the Rangers' top pitching prospect and has been excellent in five starts in the Pacific Coast League (3.43 ERA, 32 strikeouts in 21 innings). He has not fared as well in nine big-league innings, but those appearances were not necessarily a logical step in his development, but more of a byproduct of him being on the 40-man roster and the back of the Rangers' big-league rotation being affected by injuries and poor performances.

Giles (elbow) played catch Sunday and felt good enough that the Blue Jays will hold off on placing him on the injured list, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

The Jays had Billy McKinney up in case they had to make the move with Giles, but the closer was able to stave off such a transaction. It is unclear if he is available for Sunday's game, but in theory he should be available to enter a game in the coming days. Derek Law could be an option to get saves if Giles is unavailable or lands on the shelf.