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Rogers struck out one and gave up one run on two hits and one walk to earn his third save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Orioles on Sunday.

A day after getting the save in a two-inning appearance, Rogers kept it interesting by hitting a batter immediately and allowing four baserunners before securing the save. Blake Parker has been battling illness and was not available, but Rogers could still see occasional save opportunities. The left-hander has a 2.31 ERA with a 11.6 K/9 through 10 appearances this season.

Manager Chris Woodward said that Leclerc will remain the Rangers' closer despite another shaky outing Sunday against the Astros, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Leclerc was pulled in the ninth inning after allowing two earned runs on a hit and four walks while striking out one across two-thirds of an inning. However, Woodward gave Leclerc a vote of confidence after the game, saying he was still the team's closer and further elaborating that Leclerc's struggles may be the result of tipping his pitches. It's been a rough start to the campaign, as Leclerc has a 7.88 ERA and 1.88 WHIP across eight innings with nine strikeouts and seven walks.

Brasier struck out one in a perfect 11th inning to earn the save over Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Brasier had quite the weekend in Florida, notching three saves during Boston's series sweep over the Rays. The 31-year-old looks to be running away with the closer job with a 1.59 ERA and 11:2 K:BB in 11.1 innings this season.

Lopez struck out six and gave up five runs (four earned) on eight hits and one walk over seven innings in a no-decision against the Yankees on Sunday.

Lopez was able to get through seven innings and was in line for the loss, but the Royals scored six runs in the eighth inning to get him off the hook. The 26-year-old continues to have problems with the long ball as he allowed a three-run homer to Clint Frazier in this contest. Lopez has given up seven home runs and has a 4.50 ERA over five starts this season and is expected to start against the Angels next Saturday.

Norris (1-0) struck out six over five scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and a walk to earn the win over the White Sox on Sunday.

Making his first start of the season, Norris kept the White Sox off balance all day, and he fired 56 of his 79 pitches for strikes in an efficient outing. With Matt Moore (knee) out for the season, Norris should stick in the rotation for the time being. The lefty is lined up to face the White Sox again on the road next Friday.

Robles will work as the opener Sunday against the Mariners, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Jaime Barria was expected to make this start, but he will instead come in later as the primary pitcher. Robles will face Mitch Haniger, Domingo Santana and Edwin Encarnacion to start off the game. This will be his first career start.

Barria is not listed as the starter Sunday against the Mariners, as the Angels will use an opener (Hansel Robles), but he is still expected to work as the primary pitcher, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Barria has given up five runs on 10 hits and two walks in 7.2 innings over two appearances, so he can use all the help he can get. This will allow him to avoid at least Mitch Haniger, Domingo Santana and Edwin Encarnacion to start the game. He could pitch deep enough to qualify for the win.

Burdi (lat) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Kannapolis on Monday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

He underwent Tommy John surgery in late July of 2017, and it has been a slow road back, as he was scratched from the Arizona Fall League roster due to fatigue and dealt with this lat injury in spring training. Once fully recovered, Burdi will join Triple-A Charlotte, and he could reach the big leagues sometime this summer.

Pagan was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

With Hunter Wood landing on the paternity list and Jake Faria getting sent to Triple-A, the Rays needed a fresh arm in the bullpen. Pagan should be used in the short term if a low-leverage situation arises, but could be headed right back to Triple-A once Wood returns early next week.

Barnes (2-0) allowed one run on one hit and struck out three in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Rays.

Barnes came on to start the eighth inning with Boston ahead by a run but served up a leadoff home run to Yandy Diaz. Manager Alex Cora has used Barnes early in games previously, but that was in a fireman-type situation with runners on base or when a game was tied. This was the first time he was brought in early to start an inning with Boston leading. At this point, fantasy owners should be targeting Ryan Brasier for saves, although Barnes will get opportunities, too.