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Pomeranz allowed two runs on one hit and two walks while striking out two over 4.1 innings in Friday's 10-3 loss to the Rays.

Pomeranz was as good as we've seen him this season, particularly with his fastball. The left-hander arguably threw his best heater, with the four-seamer maxing out at 92.8 mph and the sinker hitting 92.2. Pomeranz replaced an ineffective Hector Velazquez, who had started in place of the injured Chris Sale (shoulder). The Red Sox won't need a fifth starter until Sept. 2, so Pomeranz will continue to pitch out of the bullpen. However, his effort Friday could lead to that Sept. 2 start if Sale's not ready to go by then.

Yacabonis was called up from Triple-A Norfolk ahead of his start against the Yankees during Game 1 of Saturday's twin bill.

Yacabonis, who will serve as the club's 26th man, will likely return to the minors following the doubleheader. He's started three games for the Orioles this year, during which he's posted a 5.27 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with 12 strikeouts across 13.2 innings.

Gearrin (1-0) picked up the win Friday, striking out four over 1.2 innings in a 7-6 extra-inning win over the Giants.

The lone batter to put a ball in play against Gearrin fouled out to the catcher. It was a dominating performance by Gearrin, who was unflappable in getting the biggest outs of the game. The former Giant entered in the eighth inning with the bases loaded and struck out Brandon Belt and Evan Longoria. That enabled the Rangers to tie up the game in the ninth inning before winning it in the 10th. Gearrin has pitched effectively since being acquired from the Giants, posting a 2.75 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP over 19.2 innings. He's earned his role as a setup man, entrusted to high-leverage appearances.

Manaea (12-9) allowed one unearned run on five hits in a win over the Twins on Friday, striking out one and walking one in five innings.

Manaea allowed no extra-base hits and threw 50 of 67 pitches for strikes, handing it over to the bullpen that subsequently tossed four hitless innings. Last year Manaea posted a 7.9 K/9 over 29 starts and this year has a 6.1 K/9 in 27 starts, but he's been much better about reducing the number of hits (.268 batting average against last year compared to a .232 opponent batting average this year). He's matched his win total from last year and will look to keep it going in his next start against the Astros in Houston.

Lopez struck out seven but didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 6-3 win over the Tigers, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks over 5.2 innings.

The right-hander fell one out shy of his 14th quality start of the season after throwing 111 pitches (68 strikes), but Lopez was on the hook for his 10th loss before the White Sox offense broke through in the eighth inning against the Tigers' bullpen. He'll take a 4.66 ERA into his next outing Wednesday on the road against the Yankees.

Leclerc picked up the save against the Giants on Friday, striking out two without allowing a baserunner over a scoreless 10th inning to preserve a 7-6 victory for Texas.

The right-hander remained perfect since taking over the closer role for the departed Keone Kela, notching his seventh straight save with this drama-free effort against San Francisco. His 1.85 ERA and 0.90 WHIP and strong form of late mean Leclerc figures to have a firm grasp on the job for the stretch run of the season.

Diaz got the save against the Diamondbacks on Friday, recording a strikeout over a scoreless ninth inning without allowing a baserunner to close out Seattle's 6-3 victory.

It was a history-making occasion for the dominant right-hander, who logged his 49th save to set a single-season franchise record for Seattle with his latest clean effort. His 2.00 ERA and ridiculous 0.76 WHIP over 63 innings combined with the plethora of opportunities he's been presented with by the Mariners leave little debate that Diaz is the top fantasy closer in the game at the moment.

Jimenez (4-3) took the loss Friday against the White Sox. He retired just a single batter and allowed four earned runs on three hits a walk.

Jimenez started the eighth inning with a strikeout, but he then allowed back-to-back singles, a walk and a double before getting the hook. The 23-year-old reliever, who made his first All-Star Game appearance in July, now has a 4.22 ERA for the season. He's really struggled since the All-Star break, as he's now allowed 12 earned runs over 10.1 innings of work.

Fulmer (oblique) pitched 4.2 scoreless innings and took a no-decision in Friday's loss to the White Sox. He gave up just two hits and a walk, while striking out four.

Fulmer, who was making his first appearance since July 14 due to a left oblique strain, pitched well, but the Tigers limited him to just 77 pitches in his return. Now that he has one start under his belt, expect the 25-year-old to get stretched out a bit more in his next outing, which is scheduled for Thursday against a tough Yankees lineup on the road.

Beeks (3-1) was credited with the win Friday as the Rays routed the Red Sox 10-3, allowing three runs on seven hits and three walks over 5.1 innings of relief while striking out four.

The rookie southpaw wasn't particularly sharp against his former club, throwing 59 of 97 pitches for strikes, but the Tampa offense did more than enough damage to cover for him Beeks now has a 5.20 ERA and 23:13 K:BB in six appearances and 27.2 innings since being traded to the Rays, and he should continue filling a regular long-relief role down the stretch.