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Rogers earned the save in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles by allowing one run on three hits across two innings. He struck out five and did not issue a walk.

Rogers earned his first save of the year back in the season opener but didn't receive a second chance until Saturday. The 28-year-old has mostly been used in a setup role with four holds and has a 1.69 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 14:2 K:BB over 10.2 innings.

Alvarado (0-1) took the loss Saturday, giving up a run on two hits and a walk over one inning while striking out one as the Rays fell 6-5 to the Red Sox.

The Rays was down 5-0 after a big second inning by Boston, but they climbed out of the hole and tied it up in the bottom of the eighth, only to see their closer falter in the ninth. Alvarado hadn't given up a run in 10 appearances prior to Saturday, and his 17:5 K:BB through 10.1 innings is still excellent, so there's no cause for alarm in one hiccup.

Brasier gave up two hits and struck out one in a scoreless inning to record his fifth save of the season in a 6-5 win over the Rays on Saturday.

The right-hander continues to be effective in the ninth inning. Brasier has five saves in six chances to go along with a 1.74 ERA and 10:2 K:BB in 10.1 innings, and with Matt Barnes filling the fireman role, Brasier should continue to see plenty of save opportunities for the Red Sox.

Peters was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday

Peters was called up from Salt Lake on Tuesday and allowed one run on three hits and three walks over three innings during his brief major-league stint. The 26-year-old was demoted to make room on the 25-man roster for right-hander Luke Bard.

Burke (finger) was charged with seven runs (five earned) over two innings for Double-A Frisco on Tuesday. He struck out two and issued three walks.

A blister issue put Burke on the injured list after his first start of the 2019 season. He struggled in his return, but Burke has not since been moved back to the IL, nor has there been any suggestion that his pitching schedule may be altered. Burke, a top piece acquired in the Jurickson Profar trade, features a plus fastball and a plus breaking ball, but the lefty's command needs some work.

Norris will make his next start Sunday against the White Sox after his turn Saturday was postponed, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Norris was appointed to the rotation two weeks ago following Matt Moore's (knee) placement on the injured list, but he has yet to make a start due to a pair of postponements and multiple off days in Detroit's schedule. Saturday's cancellation allowed the Tigers to delay Norris' first start until April 25 if they wanted to, but manager Ron Gardenhire won't force the lefty to wait that long. Norris will oppose Reynaldo Lopez in the series finale.

Gomez allowed three runs on four hits while striking out two in two-thirds of an inning in Friday's 7-2 loss to Houston.

Gomez had been a reasonably serviceable arm out of the Rangers' bullpen until he had to face the hottest hitting team in baseball. The Astros pummeled starter Drew Smyly, who lasted just 3.2 innings, setting the stage for a line of Texas relievers. Gomez squelched a threat in the fourth inning but was tattooed for three consecutive doubles and a single in the fifth inning before getting pulled. The 31-year-old will continue in a middle-relief role for now.

Martin pitched a clean ninth inning in Friday's 7-2 loss to Houston.

He made his major-league debut hours after being called up from Triple-A Nashville on Friday. Since being converted to a reliever in 2018, Martin has had better results and was cruising with the Sounds prior to his callup. With Texas, Martin will pitch in low-leverage spots.

Norris won't make his scheduled start Saturday against the White Sox after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Detroit, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Named as a replacement in the rotation for the injured Matt Moore (knee) back on April 6, Norris still has yet to make his first start with the Tigers thanks to a pair of postponements and multiple off days in Detroit's schedule. Assuming the Tigers elect to skip his turn and keep their other four rotation members on schedule, Norris is likely to make his first start of the season Thursday in Boston.

The Tigers reinstated Soto (suspension) from the restricted list Saturday and optioned him to High-A Lakeland.

Soto will now begin his 2019 campaign in earnest after finishing out the 20-game suspension he received in January for conduct detrimental to baseball. Though the 24-year-old lefty possesses a spot on the Tigers' 40-man roster, he has yet to pitch above the High-A level and isn't a realistic candidate to contribute for the big club this season.