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Vasquez was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

Vasquez spent six days with the big-league club but only made one appearance, allowing three runs without recording a single out. Tyler Duffey will take his place on the roster.

Duffey was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

Duffey has allowed one run while striking out 11 in six innings for Rochester this season. He hasn't had nearly that sort of success in parts of four big-league seasons, posting a 5.46 ERA and a mediocre 20.2 percent strikeout rate. Andrew Vazquez was optioned to Rochester in a corresponding move.

Hudson struck out one in two-thirds of an inning Monday to record his third hold of the season in a win over the Twins.

The veteran right-hander is settling into a setup role for the Jays, posting an 8:2 K:BB over 7.1 innings, although Hudson's 6.14 ERA is less appealing. Now on his fourth team in four years, his mid-90s fastball keeps earning him chances, but Hudson's too prone to homer-fueled meltdowns to be a reliable fantasy asset.

Giles has been sick and was unavailable in Monday's game against the Twins, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

It does not sound like a serious illness, but it was enough for Giles to be unavailable. Joe Biagini recorded the save in that contest, and it is unclear if Giles would be available if a save opportunity were to arise Tuesday.

Colome walked one and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to record his fourth save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Royals on Monday.

The right-hander has looked good so far, posting a 2.57 ERA and 8:1 K:BB through seven innings while converting all four of his save chances. If recent White Sox history holds true, Colome will be flipped to a contender by the trade deadline, but his hold on the closer role for the team should be secure until then.

Leclerc recorded the final out of Monday's 12-7 win over the Angels to pick up his fourth save of the season.

Kyle Bird made a mess of things in the late innings, giving up two runs in the eighth and then loading the bases with two outs in the ninth on two walks and a HBP to create the save situation for Leclerc. The Rangers' closer hasn't had a great start to the season, posting a 5.68 ERA through eight appearances, but he's only been charged with one blown save in five chances and his 6:2 K:BB in 6.1 innings is solid.

Miller didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 12-7 win over the Angels, giving up four runs on six hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He failed to strike out a batter.

The right-hander was dreadful once again, throwing only nine first-pitch strikes to the 22 batters he faced and generating a miserable two swinging strikes in 87 pitches. Miller now has a 9.00 ERA and shocking 3:11 K:BB through 10 innings, and it's hard to imagine the Rangers will stick with him in the rotation much longer.

Hand struck out two in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save over Seattle on Monday.

Hand's strong outing was promising after he allowed three baserunners and took a loss in his last appearance. The 29-year-old southpaw has an 11:3 K:BB and 2.35 ERA in 7.2 innings in 2019. The rest of Cleveland's bullpen has been shaky at best, making Hand's closing job even more secure.

Barria has been named the starter for Tuesday's game against Texas, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Barria was promoted to the big leagues Monday to replace Tyler Skaggs (ankle), who is headed to the injured list. If Skaggs is forced to miss more than one start, Barria would be slated to pitch again Sunday, thus granting him two starts in the same week.

Curtiss was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

Curtiss has thrown 15 major-league innings over the last two seasons, all with the Twins, struggling to a 7.20 ERA. He's allowed four runs in 3.2 innings with a 3:6 K:BB for Salt Lake this season. Taylor Ward was optioned to Salt Lake in a corresponding move.