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Rumbelow was optioned back to Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday.

Rumbelow spent just two days in the majors without making an appearance before being relegated back to the minors. He struggled to the tune of a 7.84 ERA in the majors this season, but he has a strong 2.25 ERA and a 20:6 K:BB in 12 minor-league innings this year. His demotion makes room for Erasmo Ramirez to return from the disabled list and start Sunday's contest.

Burdi (elbow) has made three rehab appearances for the AZL White Sox. He's allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out three over 2.2 innings.

The results aren't important right now for Burdi, who is throwing in game conditions for the first time since undergoing Tommy John elbow surgery 13 months ago. It's all about building up strength and throwing without restrictions. When he was drafted by the White Sox in 2016, Burdi was billed as a closer of the future. That role will be up for grabs next spring if Burdi's arm is ready for the competition and that type of workload.

Diaz struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to pick up his 45th save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Astros.

The 24-year-old has been locked in since the All-Star break, converting all nine of his save chances with a 0.90 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and 19:2 K:BB in 10 innings. Diaz came into the season with 52 career saves, and with the M's pushing for a playoff spot, he stands a good chance of doubling that total before 2018 is in the books.

Devenski (hamstring) will throw a bullpen session Sunday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

If there are no setbacks following the session, Devenski will soon head out on a rehab assignment. This will be the second bullpen for Devenski who came out of a session Thursday feeling no pain. He was placed on the 10-day disabled list Aug. 3, retroactive to July 31.

May pitched a 1-2-3 inning in the eighth frame of a victory over the Tigers on Saturday.

May recorded his third hold of the season during his scoreless effort to improve to a 1.93 ERA. Trevor Hildenberger, who owns a 4.74 ERA, got the save but allowed two runs. As Minnesota figures out its future at closer following the trade of Fernando Rodney, May still could enter the mix as the Twins play out the final month-plus, which makes him worth a stash in mixed fantasy formats and an urgent pickup in AL-only setups.

Kimbrel allowed a home run but struck out the side to save the the nightcap of Saturday's doubleheader sweep against the Orioles.

Kimbrel allowed a big fly to Trey Mancini with two out in the ninth inning but whiffed Chris Davis to wrap things up. With 34 saves, a 2.63 ERA, a 13.5 K/9 and a 3.9 BB/9, Kimbrel continues to rank among fantasy's best closers.

Yacabonis returned to Triple-A Norfolk following Saturday's doubleheader.

This was the plan all along for his spot start for Game 1 of the twin bill against the Red Sox. Yacabonis allowed three runs in 4.2 innings and will return to his role as organizational depth, but he could again find a big-league spot should a need arise in the final months of the season.

Hildenberger gave up two runs and a home run but struck out two and earned his first save of the season in Saturday's win over Detroit.

Hildenberger took the ball in the ninth inning with a lead as he's the first pitcher given a chance to close a game since the trade of Fernando Rodney. It's not clear if the Twins will use Hildenberger as the primary closer or use a committee approach. Hildenberger's outing certainly didn't help him take over the role, even if he did get the save.

Betances (3-3) picked up a blown save and a win Saturday against the Rangers. He was not charged with a run over 1.1 innings and struck out a pair of batters while not allowing a single baserunner.

It's tough to blow a save without giving up a single baserunner, but Betances did just that, balking in the tying run in the seventh inning after being called on to clean up Zach Britton's mess. He got out of the inning by striking out Jurickson Profar and retired the side in order in the eighth, providing an effective bridge to closer Aroldis Chapman while the Yankees proceeded to take the lead in the bottom of the seventh. Betances now has a stellar 2.19 ERA and a 15.9 K/9 in 49.1 innings this season.

Chapman battled through the rain to pick up his 30th save of the season Saturday against the Rangers. He allowed a hit and a walk and hit a batter while striking out a pair in a scoreless inning.

Chapman allowed the tying run to reach second base but got out of the jam by striking out Jurickson Profar to end the game. His 30 saves are third in the AL, and he needs need eight more to tie his career high. Meanwhile, his 16.2 K/9 is well above the 12.3 K/9 he posted last season and represents his highest rate since 2014.