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Thornton gave up three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out 10 over six innings Friday in a no-decision against San Diego.

Thornton surrendered two runs in the third inning and another in the fifth before exiting the contest. The 25-year-old right-hander did manage to turn in his second straight quality start, though he wasn't able to pick up the victory in either outing. He'll carry a 4.42 ERA with 60 punchouts over 55 frames into his next outing.

Green won't serve as the opener Friday night against the Royals, as the game has been postponed due to inclement weather.

Green was lined up to toss the first inning or so of Friday's matchup prior to the postponement. J.A. Happ will toe the rubber for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader, though the Yankees have yet to indicate their plans for the nightcap.

Barria was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Barria was lit up for seven runs on 10 hits and a walk over 1.2 innings during his last outing April 27 with the Angels, but he's been granted another shot in the major leagues. Taylor Cole was sent to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Lopez is starting Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Lopez was originally slated to pitch Sunday's series finale, but he'll toss the nightcap Saturday after Friday night's contest was postponed. Jakob Junis will draw the start in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader.

Junis will start Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Junis was in line to start Friday night's contest, but the game was postponed due to weather. Jorge Lopez will toe the rubber for Game 2 of the twin bill.

Garton cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

Garton spent a brief period on the big-league roster but failed to impress, allowing four runs in three innings of work and giving up a pair of homers. He'll remain with Seattle as organizational depth.

Adams was designated for assignment by the Twins on Friday.

Adams spent eight days on the Twins' roster, allowing five runs in 2.2 innings over a pair of appearances. He'll make way on the roster for Zack Littell, who was recalled in a corresponding move.

Littell was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

Littell has made seven starts and one relief appearance for Rochester this season, recording a 4.19 ERA. He appears to be up as a reliever for now, with Austin Adams designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

De Leon (elbow) allowed a hit and two walks over 2.2 scoreless innings in Triple-A Durham's win over Norfolk on Tuesday in his second rehab start with the Bulls. He struck out two.

De Leon was impressive for the second time in as many starts at the Triple-A level, and he's now logged 5.2 scoreless frames with the Bulls in his pair of rehab outings. De Leon hit 52 pitches in Tuesday's appearance, upping his overall count by four over his first trip to the mound with Durham.

Garcia (back) began a rehab assignment with High-A Inland Empire on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. He struck out the side in a scoreless frame.

Garcia has been out since May 13 with a lumbar spine muscle spasm. Given the relatively short length of his absence, he's unlikely to require too many rehab innings, though the Angels haven't announced a target date for his return.