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Scott allowed three runs on four hits and a walk over 2.2 innings in Saturday's 12-3 loss to the Angels.

Scott struck out four batters in his major-league debut, relieving struggling starter Yusei Kikuchi. The reliever is expected to be used in long-relief situations. He posted a 3-2 record with a 5.88 ERA over 33.2 innings with Triple-A Tacoma before he was called up by the Mariners on Friday.

Castro earned his second save of the season with 1.1 scoreless innings to close out Saturday's win over the Astros. He did not record a strikeout or allow a baserunner.

Castro needed only 11 pitches to get four outs, throwing only one pitch outside the strike zone in the process. The 24-year-old could seemingly see more high-leverage chances with Mychal Givens' recent demotion from the closer's role, but Castro has had his own struggles this season with a 5.35 ERA and 1.37 WHIP.

Ramirez (2-0) picked up the win Saturday against the Twins, giving up one run in three innings. He allowed three hits and three walks while also striking out three.

Detroit used Buck Farmer as an opener for the first two innings and then turned to Ramirez as their bulk pitcher Saturday. The 29-year-old allowed plenty of baserunners in his three innings of work, but he was able to limit the damage to just the lone run, and his offensive mates backed him up with nine runs of their own. Ramirez now has a 2.45 ERA over 22 innings, and he should remain in a long-relief role for the Tigers.

Torres had his contract selected from Triple-A Toledo by the Tigers after Saturday's game against the Twins, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Torres signed a minor-league deal with the Tigers in late May and finds his way to the majors less than two weeks later. The 36-year-old struggled during his brief stint with the Nationals last season, posting a 6.52 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB over 9.2 innings.

Green will serve as the opener for Sunday's bullpen day against Cleveland, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports.

Green has filled the opener role three times this season. He hasn't recorded more than six outs in any appearance, so he shouldn't be expected to pitch deep in Sunday's game.

Fairbanks' contract was selected from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

Fairbanks hadn't pitched above High-A prior to this season, but he's made a rapid rise to the majors this year. In 23 innings across the three highest levels of the minors in 2019, he owns a 2.35 ERA, a 40.5 percent strikeout rate and a 5.6 percent walk rate. His track record is short, but it's hard to argue with the 25-year-old's numbers. Joe Palumbo was optioned to clear a spot on the 25-man roster, with Nick Gardewine designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.

Palumbo was optioned to Double-A Frisco on Saturday.

Palumbo spent less than a day on the roster, allowing four runs in four innings in his major-league debut. Peter Fairbanks' contract was selected in a corresponding move.

Colome earned his 13th save of the season Saturday against the Royals, striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

Colome entered with a two-run lead in the ninth inning and did his job against the heart of the Royals' order without any issues. The outing brought his ERA down to 2.19, which would be the second-lowest mark of his career. His 27.3 percent strikeout rate would also be his second-best mark.

Peters won't start Saturday's game against Seattle as previously reported but will instead follow opener Noe Ramirez, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The decision is a marginal boost to Peters' fantasy value for the night, as he'll avoid the toughest part of the Mariners' order at least once and will be eligible for a win even if he doesn't last five innings. Expectations should still be modest for the 26-year-old, who owns a career 5.95 ERA and a 48:37 K:BB in 62 major-league innings.

Peters was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake to start Saturday's game versus the Mariners, Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Peters has made three appearances out of the bullpen for the Angels this season, but Saturday's spot start will be his first of the season. The 26-year-old has eight starts with Salt Lake and has a 4.58 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 39:10 K:BB through 39.1 innings.