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Beeks is slated to serve as the Rays' bulk reliever in Sunday's game against the Indians, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

As per usual, Beeks will enter the contest behind opener Ryne Stanek, who is expected to work no more than an inning or two. Beeks ceded a season-high five runs and eight hits his last time out May 21 against the Dodgers but maintains a 3.19 ERA over 36.2 innings for the campaign.

Leclerc walked one and struck out three in one inning in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Angels.

Leclerc extended his scoreless streak to five appearances, spanning 6.1 innings. He's now allowed just one run on one hit and five walks while striking out 19 over 10 innings since being removed as the team's closer. His performance has fueled speculation that he will be reinstated in the role. That reinstatement could happen soon, after replacement closer Shawn Kelley was tagged with a blown save Saturday.

Alvarado, who was charged with a loss against the Indians on Friday after allowing two earned runs on two hits and three walks over an inning, will continue to see his usual amount of save opportunities, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Alvarado essentially shares the closer role with right-hander Diego Castillo, who matches Alvarado's five saves while checking in with a lower ERA (2.39) and WHIP (1.03). Alvarado sports 3.15 and 1.35 figures in those categories and is now 0-4 on the season while also sporting one blown save. However, manager Kevin Cash made it a point to state he "has no concerns whatsoever" about the southpaw, whose bloated 5.4 BB/9 has been a culprit in his occasional struggles.

Treinen recorded his 10th save of the season Saturday, giving up two runs on three hits in an inning of relief in a 6-5 win over the Mariners.

The right-hander wasn't sharp and served up a solo homer to Domingo Santana and an RBI double to J.P. Crawford, but Treinen was still able to escape without blowing his third save of the year. It's the third time in his last six appearances he's been scored upon, driving his ERA up to 3.20 -- a far cry from the 0.78 mark he posted in his breakout 2018 -- and he's already allowed more home runs (three) in 25.1 innings this season than he did in 80.1 frames last year.

Barnes (2-1) was handed the loss Saturday at Houston when he failed to record an out in the walkoff defeat. He allowed one run on two hits and two walks.

Barnes entered in a 3-3 tie after the Red Sox managed to knot things up in the top of the ninth inning, but he ran into trouble immediately by giving up a double on his second pitch. The 28-year-old never had his command Saturday with only seven of his 18 pitches finding the strike zone. Barnes has a 2.25 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 36:6 K:BB over 20 innings this season.

Robles (2-0) allowed two runs on two hits and a walk in 1.1 innings, but picked up a victory in a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Saturday.

Robles blew the save after losing control of the 1-0 lead he was given, but the Angels answered with a pair of runs in the bottom of the ninth, giving him with an unexpected win. The closer has a 3.86 ERA and 0.94 WHIP, with Saturday's sloppy outing accounting for his first blown save of the season. Robles has five saves and 25 strikeouts over 23.1 innings.

Lopez (0-6) took the loss in Game 2 of Saturday's doubeheader against the Yankees by allowing five runs on six hits over one inning. He struck out one and walked one.

Lopez allowed a single in a scoreless first inning, but things unraveled quickly in the second frame when he faced six batters without recording an out, leading to his exit. The 26-year-old remains winless over 11 outings and has a 6.79 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 49:21 K:BB across 51.2 innings. Lopez lines up to pitch during the four-game series with the Rangers next weekend.

Chapman struck out one and allowed one unearned run on a walk but earned the save in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals.

Chapman was asking for trouble when he issued a four-pitch walk to pinch hitter Billy Hamilton, and he compounded the problem with a throwing error on a pickoff attempt. Hamilton advanced to third base and subsequently scored on a sacrifice fly. The veteran left-hander has a 1.74 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 32:6 K:BB over 20.2 innings and has converted 14-of-15 save chances this season.

Lovelady was optioned to Triple-A Omaha following Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

Lovelady was demoted earlier Saturday but never actually left the team since he served as the 26th man for the twin bill. The 23-year-old didn't make an appearance in either game.

Stanek will serve as the opener in Sunday's series finale at Cleveland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Stanek will open his second game of the week after delivering 1.2 scoreless innings Wednesday versus the Dodgers. The 27-year-old has a 1.77 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 23:4 K:BB in his 13 "starts" this season.