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Castro struck out two but gave up a game-tying solo home run, his only hit allowed in 1.2 innings of work in Saturday's 8-7 win over the Angels.

The sixth-inning solo shot from Albert Pujols tied the game up, but it didn't do enough to damage to cost the Orioles the win. The 24-year-old reliever has a 5.05 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 53.1 innings this season. Castro has allowed four runs in 9.2 innings in nine July appearances, recording a single hold in that span.

Peters went four innings Saturday, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks in a no-decision against the Orioles.. He struck out two in an eventual 8-7 loss.

Peters was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to start the game, but he turned in his worst outing of the year. The 26-year-old was spared the loss when Shohei Ohtani hit a game-tying home run in the third inning, and Peters exited after one more frame with the game tied 5-5. The southpaw has a 4.58 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 17.2 innings this season, with two of his six appearances coming as starts. If he remains in the majors, he lines up for a road start versus the Indians on Friday.

Hendriks allowed one hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to close out Saturday's 5-4 win over the Rangers.

Hendriks entered with a one-run lead and allowed a two-out single to Danny Santana sandwiched between strikeouts against Shin-soo Choo and Willie Calhoun. Hendriks has converted nine of 12 save chances while recording a 1.44 ERA in 56.1 innings this season.

Beeks allowed one run on four hits and two walks over four innings during Saturday's 10-9 loss to the Blue Jays. He struck out one and did not factor in the decision.

Beeks kept the Blue Jays scoreless through his first two innings as bulk reliever, but he was nicked for a single run in the sixth on a Brandon Drury RBI single. He bounced back to deliver a scoreless seventh inning before being removed after 73 pitches. The 26-year-old has a 3.61 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 59:27 K:BB over 72.1innings this season and lines up to pitch Thursday in Boston.

Kittredge struck out seven and allowed two runs on five hits and no walks over three innings in Saturday's 10-9 loss to the Blue Jays.

Serving as the opener, Kittredge gave up two runs on a Randal Grichuk double and a Cavan Biggio home run before completing a scoreless third inning. Nevertheless, the 29-year-old recorded seven strikeouts out of his nine outs, and he now has an impressive 26:6 K:BB over 20.2 innings. The right-hander has been effective and should continue to get plenty of work out of the Rays bullpen.

Borucki allowed six runs on eight hits, two walks and three strikeouts over two innings in a no-decision against the Rays on Saturday.

Borucki wriggled out of trouble in the first inning by inducing a double play after loading the bases with one out. However, the left-hander gave up three-run homers in the second to both Travis d'Arnaud and Willy Adames. The 25-year-old was making just his second appearance of this season, and he has struggled out of the gate with a 10.80 ERA, 3.15 WHIP and a 6:6 K:BB in his first 6.2 innings. Borucki will look to improve during his next start against the Orioles at Camden Yards next Thursday.

Manager AJ Hinch said the Astros are considering putting Pressly (knee) on the injured list, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Pressly missed time earlier in the week due to a bruised knee, and he didn't look quite right in his return to action Friday, allowing three runs on two hits and a walk before exiting without recording an out. He's apparently still dealing with some soreness, though the Astros aren't sure if the issue is serious enough for him to require a stay on the injured list at this point. How Pressly responds to treatment in the coming days will likely determine whether he lands on the IL or not.

Peters was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to start Saturday's game against the Orioles, Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The Angels have yet to announce a corresponding roster move, but it will have to involve a player going to the injured list, as Peters was sent to the minors less than 10 days ago (Tuesday). The lefty performed well in his most recent spot start for the big club, firing five scoreless innings while striking out four and earning the win against the Mariners last weekend.

Sadzeck (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Sadzeck is not yet throwing off a mound, so he is at least several weeks away from returning. This move does not affect his timetable, as he has already been sidelined since June 2.

Betances (lat) could advance to mound work next week, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

He most recently threw from 90 feet Thursday and continues to ramp up. It is unclear when Betances might return to the big-league bullpen, but it seems like a mid-to-late-August return would be the best-case scenario.