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Andriese struck out two over three innings but didn't factor into the decision in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, allowing one run on a hit and a walk in a 10-3 win over the Orioles.

A solo shot by Trey Mancini accounted for the only run off Andriese, who threw 26 of 41 pitches for strikes before getting the hook in yet another Rays bullpen game. While the 28-year-old does have starting experience, Tampa appears content to leave him in a swing-man role, and he hasn't had an outing longer than 3.1 innings this season as a result. Unless he's given a chance to stretch his arm out further, wins will likely be tough for Andriese to come by no matter how well he pitches in his rare starts.

Stanek was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Stanek was likely unavailable to pitch Sunday after being used in each of the last two day, so he'll head back to the minors in exchange for a fresh bullpen arm. He produced a solid 2.45 ERA and 7:2 K:BB across 3.2 innings during his brief stint in the majors, so he should be back with the big club when additional bullpen help is once again needed.

Banda was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

As expected, Banda will head back to the minors after serving as the team's 26th man during Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles. The 24-year-old ultimately went unused. He owns a 3.50 ERA and 44:16 K:BB across seven starts (36 innings) with the Bulls.

Chapman tossed one scoreless inning Saturday against the Athletics, walking three and striking out one.

Chapman was brought in to preserve a tie game in the top of the ninth inning and just barely managed to keep the game tied. He began by walking the bases loaded before striking out Mark Canha. He then got out of the jam with some help from left fielder Brett Gardner, who caught a flyball and just barely threw out Matt Olson tagging up to score. Chapman now has 35 strikeouts and eight walks in 18 innings, ratios more or less in line with the numbers he's posted throughout his career.

The Angels optioned Morris to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Morris returns to Salt Lake for the second time this season, prompted by the return of starting pitcher Nick Tropeano (shoulder) from the disabled list. The 25-year-old has allowed three runs on six hits and five walks over 6.1 innings with the Angels this season.

Coleman was called up from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

In order to make room for Coleman on the 40-man roster, the club designated Chad Bell for assignment. Coleman has appeared in 13 games for Toledo in 2018, posting a 2.40 ERA and 0.87 WHIP with a 15:5 K:BB over 15 innings of relief. He will serve out of low-leverage situations while with the Tigers.

Hendriks (groin) will throw off the mound next week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Hendriks will get back on the mound for the first time since hitting the DL on April 14 with a groin strain. The right-hander resumed throwing a week after his injury, but he required a procedure to remove a cyst from his hip near the end of April. There still isn't a concrete timetable for his return, but an activation once the Athletics return home May 22 seems to be a reasonable date.

Kahnle (shoulder) will travel to Tampa on Sunday and could return to the Yankees for the series in Texas beginning May 21, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Kahnle continues to gradually work his way back into game shape, recently throwing a 20-pitch bullpen session Wednesday during his first time back on a mound since suffering a shoulder injury in April. It's expected that Kahnle will appear in a couple rehab outings before his return to the majors.

Yarbrough will receive his third start of the season Monday against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Rays manager Kevin Cash hasn't formally appointed Yarbrough to the rotation since Yonny Chirinos (forearm) was shut down earlier this month, but at least for the time being, it appears likely that the lefty is the leading candidate to garner spot starts when a fourth starter is needed. Yarbrough has covered five innings both of the past two times he has taken the hill, giving up five runs but posting an 11:0 K:BB over that span. He's someone to keep an eye on in AL-only formats and deeper mixed leagues while he's seeing consistent innings.

Banda won't start either game of the Rays' doubleheader with the Orioles on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Per Topkin, the Rays still intend to recall Banda from Triple-A Durham to serve as their 26th man for the twin bill, but the lefty won't start Game 2 as initially anticipated. Instead, long reliever Matt Andriese will pick up a spot start as part of a bullpen game, during which Banda is still expected to see multiple innings in relief. It's likely that Banda will be optioned back to Durham following the doubleheader.