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Robles picked up the save against the Astros on Monday, working around one hit to toss a scoreless ninth inning and close out the Angels' 9-6 victory. He struck out two and walked none.

It was another smooth effort for the 28-year-old, who logged his 14th save in 16 chances. Robles has grabbed hold of the primary closer role for the Angels thanks to his 2.62 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 46:11 K:BB through 44.2 innings, and he should continue to see the majority of the action in save opportunities during the second half of the season.

Puk (elbow) owns a 5.56 ERA and 1.59 WHIP across 11.1 innings over seven rehab appearances.

The left-hander does boast a 17:7 K:BB over that span, which includes three starts. Puk has yet to pitch more than two innings in any outing, however, and he's allowed three home runs overall. The 24-year-old has made his last four appearances with Double-A Midland, and he's expected to eventually move up his assignment to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Norris allowed five runs on eight hits and two walks over 5.2 innings Monday, striking out eight batters and taking the no-decision in the loss to Cleveland.

Norris got tagged for two home runs in this one, including a two-run shot from Mike Freeman in the second inning. Over his last four outings, the 26-year-old has been drilled for 19 runs in just 22.2 innings of work, raising his season ERA from 4.40 to 5.14 in the process. Still looking for his first win since May, Norris will face the Blue Jays at home Saturday.

Hand gave up a run on two hits while striking out two batters and earning the save over Detroit on Monday.

Called on to protect a three-run lead, Hand coughed up a solo shot to Jordy Mercer to lead off the ninth inning. After allowing a single, he retired the final three batters to secure his 25th save. Despite giving up a run, Hand owns a 0.99 WHIP and 2.29 ERA.

Hand gave up a run on two hits while striking out two batters and earning the save over Detroit on Monday.

Called on to protect a three-run lead, Hand coughed up a solo shot to Jordy Mercer to lead off the ninth inning. After allowing a single, he retired the final three batters to secure his 25th save. Despite giving up a run, Hand owns a 0.99 WHIP and 2.29 ERA.

Junis (5-8) struck out 10 and gave up one run on five hits and two walks through seven innings to take the win over the White Sox on Monday.

Junis generated 20 swinging strikes, 15 on his slider, in the dominant performance that led to a new career-high with 10 strikeouts. The right-hander has a 1.93 ERA with a 16:4 K:BB in his last two starts and could be beginning to turn the corner. Junis had a 3.35 ERA in the second half last season and could be on his way to similar results this year. Junis will make his next start Saturday against the Indians at Progressive Field.

Beeks is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Durham to serve as the bulk reliever Tuesday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Beeks was sent down to Triple-A at the end of June, but he'll return to the big leagues in time for the second game of Tampa Bay's series in the Bronx. He's posted a 2.79 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with 51 punchouts over 61.1 innings this season.

Stanek will open Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Stanek will get another opportunity to open after tossing two scoreless frames in Sunday's series finale against Baltimore. Jalen Beeks is expected to follow Stanek as the bulk reliever.

Chapman (2-2) took the loss Monday as the Yankees fell 5-4 to the Rays, striking out two but giving up three hits -- including a three-run home run by Travis d'Arnaud -- in an inning of relief.

While it was Chapman's fourth blown save of the year against 25 saves, this was actually the first time all season the Yankees had lost a game they were winning after eight innings. The veteran closer now sports a 2.45 ERA and 53:12 K:BB through 36.2 IP.

Cisnero pitched a scoreless inning Monday against Cleveland but was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following the game, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Cisnero owns a 3.27 ERA with nine strikeouts over 11 innings this season out of the bullpen, but he'll head back down to the minors following Monday's contest. Ryan Carpenter will be recalled to start Tuesday's game in a corresponding move.