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Robles (3-0) pitched 1.1 scoreless innings to pick up the win against the Athletics on Wednesday. He surrendered one hit and one walk while striking out one.

The right-hander was called upon in the eighth inning after Ty Buttrey allowed two runs to tie the game. Robles threw a wild pitch that allowed Buttrey's runner on third to score, giving the A's a 9-8 lead. The 28-year-old then walked Khris Davis but got Stephen Piscotty to line out to end the inning. In the ninth, Robles allowed a leadoff double to Robbie Grossman but sent the next three batters down in order. Dustin Garneau took advantage in the bottom of the ninth with a walkoff double to score Brian Goodwin and lift the Angels to victory. Serving as the Angels' primary closer, Robles has seven saves with a 3.77 ERA and 1.01 WHIP through 30 games.

Trivino (2-4) took the loss Wednesday at Angel Stadium, allowing one run on two hits while striking out one through one inning of work.

After Ryan Buchter walked in a run to tie the score 9-9, Trivino was called upon in the eighth with the bases loaded to get the final out. He sent Albert Pujols down swinging to end the inning, but unfortunately, he gave up a single to Brian Goodwin in the ninth. Goodwin then got into scoring position by stealing second, and Dustin Garneau took advantage with a walkoff double on a misplayed ball over Robbie Grossman's head. The 27-year-old now owns a 4.40 ERA and 1.34 WHIP through 29 games.

Covey allowed two runs on seven hits with four strikeouts and a walk across five innings during a no-decision against the Nationals on Wednesday.

When he departed, the Nationals led 2-1, a lead they subsequently increased to three runs. However, the White Sox offense came back to tie the game, getting Covey off the hook. This is the first time all season Covey strung together consecutive serviceable starts, as he allowed a modest three runs over 11 frames in those two outings. Covey is 1-4 with a 4.58 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 22 strikeouts across 37.1 innings this season. He will get another crack at the Nationals at home Tuesday.

Thornton allowed four runs on five hits and three walks over five innings during Wednesday's 11-7 win over the Yankees. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.

Thornton only gave up a solo homer through the first four innings, but he allowed four hits and three runs in the fifth to bring an end to his evening. The 25-year-old has a 4.73 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 69:31 K:BB through 64.2 innings and lines up to pitch Tuesday at Baltimore.

McHugh (elbow) threw an 18-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

McHugh was limited to throwing fastballs Wednesday, although his return to mound work is a major step in his recovery from right elbow discomfort. The 31-year-old remains without a firm timetable for his return, but he should continue ramping up the intensity in his throwing sessions.

Junis (4-6) gave up six runs (five earned) on eight hits and three walks while striking out five through 4.2 innings to take the loss against the Red Sox on Wednesday.

Junis appeared to settle down after allowing a pair of first-inning runs, but he ultimately surrendered four more runs in the top of the fifth. The right-hander continues to struggle with control, as he's allowed a 3.5 BB/9 this season while generating a 4-6 record and 5.63 ERA through 13 starts. Junis will make his next start Tuesday against the Tigers at Kauffman Stadium.

Stanek will serve as the opener Thursday against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Stanek hasn't pitched since allowing one run on four hits over two innings when opening Friday's loss to the Twins. The 27-year-old has a 1.73 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 29:5 K:BB across 26 innings in the opening role this season.

General manager Ross Atkins said Borucki (elbow) is "probably a month away" from joining the Blue Jays' rotation, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Borucki has been sidelined all season with elbow issues, and while he resumed mound work earlier in the month, it doesn't sound like his return is imminent.

Weber will likely start Thursday against the Royals, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

It sounds like the Red Sox will stick with Weber for at least one more turn through the rotation, despite the fact he allowed seven runs on eight hits in four innings against the Indians his last time out. Mike Shawaryn will be available as a long reliever behind Weber in case he struggles again.

Hernandez is a candidate to start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the A's, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Fellow prospect Joe Palumbo appears to be the leading candidate to get the ball, though Hernandez is also in the mix. Through 10 starts with Double-A Frisco this season, Hernandez owns a 5.47 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 56:20 K:BB in 49.1 innings.