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White Sox manager Rick Renteria feels Bummer can be a closer, David Just of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Bummer is having a breakout season in the bullpen, and Renteria made a case for him as an All-Star and a closer Saturday. "He's got good enough stuff to do that," Renteria said of Bummer closing. "I think nobody would mistake that his stuff is lights out. When he's good he can dominate any hitter." Alex Colome has filled the closer's role well for the White Sox, so Bummer's not about to be promoted unless the team falls out of postseason contention and trades Colome. Bummer, who has one save and eight holds, has a 1.95 ERA with one home run allowed and 28 strikeouts over 27.2 innings.

Hudson (5-2) was charged with the blown save Saturday against the Royals but still earned the win after giving up one run on one hit during the ninth inning. He had one strikeout and one walk.

Hudson allowed a single and a walk to start the inning, and the Royals scratched across the tying run with a sacrifice bunt and sacrifice fly. According to Laura Armstrong of the Toronto Star, manager Charlie Montoyo wanted to avoid using closer Ken Giles after he threw 17 pitches Friday fresh off the injured list, though Hudson was unable to take advantage to grab his second save of the year. Hudson has otherwise been a fairly reliable option for the Blue Jays with a 2.92 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 38:19 K:BB over 37 innings.

Treinen (shoulder) threw a successful 31-pitch bullpen session prior to Saturday's game against the Angels, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

The veteran closer reportedly came away healthy from the session, and he'll now get a rest day Sunday. Treinen is next slated to pitch a rehab outing with one of the organization's minor-league affiliates Monday, and if he remains free of setbacks, he's projected for activation when first eligible Wednesday.

Soto allowed three runs on four hits with a walk and strikeout across 3.2 innings in a no-decision against the Nationals on Saturday.

Both starters in this one made it through the first three frames unscathed, but Soto couldn't finish the fourth. Three Nationals reached base in that frame and knocked Soto out of the game. Detroit came back to tie, though, so Soto avoided a loss. Still, this performance erases all the good feelings he gave the organization after he threw four scoreless innings in his last outing two weeks ago. He is 0-2 with a 8.83 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and 12 strikeouts in 17.1 MLB innings this season. If Soto sticks around the big club for one more start before the All-Star break, his turn in the rotation will come up again Thursday on the road against the White Sox.

Harvey has been promoted to Triple-A Norfolk, where he will pitch out of the bullpen, David Hall of The Viginian-Pilot reports.

At this point in his development, Harvey seems more appealing as a potential closer in waiting than as a starting pitching prospect, and he will continue on that track at the highest level of the minors. Harvey pitched nine scoreless innings of relief at Double-A Bowie, allowing one hit while striking out 11. He could reach the majors late this season or early next season and could soon prove to be Baltimore's best reliever on the strength of a plus fastball and plus curveball.

Armstrong will not start Saturday's game against the Indians, contrary to previous reports, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Andrew Cashner was originally scratched because the Orioles thought the game might end up being postponed, but now that they think they can fit it in, Cashner will make the start after all.

Lambert underwent Tommy John surgery on his elbow last week.

Lambert was diagnosed with a strained forearm in early June, and the White Sox ultimately decided he would need to undergo surgery. Lambert will begin the recovery path with an eye on returning at some point next season.

Armstrong will make his first career MLB start Saturday against the Indians after Andrew Cashner (undisclosed) was scratched, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Armstrong has made 77 appearances, all in relief, so don't look for him to log more than a couple innings. This will amount to a bullpen game.

Axford (elbow) is throwing long toss without issue, Alexis Brudnicki of MLB.com reports.

Axford has been ramping up his throwing program this month, and it seems everything is going to plan so far. His next step will be throwing from a mound, but it remains to be seen when that will happen.

Carasiti served as the opener in an extra-inning loss to the Astros on Friday and allowed two hits over a scoreless first inning. He also recorded a strikeout.

Carasiti worked up to 24 pitches due to allowing a couple of singles in the opening frame, but he ultimately escaped by coaxing an inning-ending popup from Yuli Gurriel. The right-hander has now contributed a trio of scoreless efforts since being called up last Sunday, and he'll likely shuttle between opener and traditional reliever during his stay with the big-league club.