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Pearson allowed only two hits over five scoreless innings while striking out eight for Double-A New Hampshire on Tuesday.

The Jays' top pitching prospect got promoted to the Eastern League after six dominant starts at High-A and didn't miss a beat in his first outing for New Hampshire. Pearson's lack of innings since being drafted in 2017 probably means the organization will keep a tight leash on his workload, but the 22-year-old could very well finish his campaign at Triple-A if he keeps this up.

Loaisiga was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Mariners.

As expected, Loaisiga will take the rotation spot of James Paxton (knee), who was placed on the injured list over the weekend. With Paxton set to potentially miss three weeks, Loaisiga could stick in the rotation for another couple of turns, assuming he holds his own. Through three appearances (two starts) for the Yankees this season, the young right-hander has compiled a 2.70 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB in 10 innings.

Brasier allowed two runs on three hits in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Orioles.

Brasier entered the game in the eighth inning in a non-save situation and promptly made it a save opportunity for Matt Barnes, who converted his third of the season. Brasier has allowed runs in each of his last two outings, giving up five runs (four earned) on five hits over one inning.

The Rays recalled Pruitt from Triple-A Durham ahead of Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Pruitt was with the Rays exactly one week ago, but his stay with the big club lasted just one day while he served as the 26th man for the team's doubleheader with the Royals. He'll offer some length out of the bullpen in his latest stint in the majors but could be sent back to Triple-A whenever the Rays require a fresh relief arm.

Leclerc did not allow a hit, walked one and struck out one over two scoreless innings in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to Pittsburgh.

This was Leclerc's second appearance since being demoted out of the closer's role and both have been scoreless. He's struck out three and walked one over those two outings -- important first steps as he looks to reclaim the closer job.

McHugh (3-4) took the loss Tuesday as the Astros fell 12-2 to the Royals, coughing up eight runs on seven hits and three walks over three-plus innings while striking out three.

The right-hander served up two more homers, including a Ryan O'Hearn grand slam in the third inning, continuing a problem that's been destroying his numbers in recent starts. McHugh has now been taken deep eight times in his last 18 innings over four outings, sending his ERA soaring from 1.96 to 6.37 and leaving fantasy GMs who expected a breakout from him this season shaking their heads. He'll try to turn things around and keep the ball in the park in his next start Sunday, at home against the Rangers.

Robles earned the save by allowing one hit during a scoreless ninth inning to close out Tuesday's win over the Tigers. He struck out one and did not issue a walk.

Ty Buttrey pitched the eighth inning Tuesday and Robles received the ninth as the pair continues to split high-leverage work for the Angels. Robles has a 4.24 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 20:5 K:BB across 17 innings and has converted all three of his save chances thus far.

Stanek allowed one hit and had four strikeouts over two scoreless innings as the opener against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Stanek allowed three runs and took the loss in his previous appearance as an opener last week, but was dominant Tuesday as he threw 23 of 33 pitches for strikes. The Rays have three off days within the next two weeks, so manager Kevin Cash can pick and choose when next to utilize an opener. Stanek has a 2.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 18:4 K:BB across 18 innings.

Beeks (2-0) earned the win Tuesday against the Diamondbacks by allowing one run on three hits over 3.1 innings. He struck out three and did not issue a walk.

Beeks entered to start the third inning after opener Ryne Stanek and continues to pitch well when utilized as a bulk reliever. The 25-year-old has a 2.48 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 29:10 K:BB through 21 innings to begin the season.

Rogers secured the save Tuesday against the Blue Jays by allowing two hits in a scoreless ninth inning. He had one strikeout and no walks.

Rogers certainly made things interesting Tuesday as the tying run came to the plate with two outs, but he was able to force a groundout to close out the game unscathed. The 28-year-old has converted all four of his save opportunities and has a 1.72 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 22:4 K:BB over 15.2 innings, proving to be a reliable alternative to regular closer Blake Parker when called upon.