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Saupold has returned from minor hamstring tightness, and has a 2.45 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 5:6 K:BB in 11 innings out of the Tigers bullpen this season.

The strikeouts and walks suggest Saupold is fortunate to boast his current ratios. He is typically used in low-leverage spots and has minimal fantasy value.

Martin (forearm) threw off a mound Tuesday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

This was Martin's first activity since being placed on the disabled list with irritation in his right forearm. The Rangers are hopeful the right-hander will not require an extended period of downtime.

Moore will pitch on schedule Sunday against the Astros, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Moore's status became uncertain after he was rocked in his last two starts, upping his season ERA to 7.71. Manager Jeff Banister confirmed no changes to the rotation, so the left-hander will take the ball on schedule. Fantasy owners in deep leagues will need to decide if a start against the Astros' powerful lineup is worth it.

Devenski pitched a perfect eighth inning to record his seventh hold of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Athletics.

Devenski leads the Astros' bullpen in holds as he's been used in a more traditional way this season compared to 2017. He's pitched more than one inning just twice in his 15 appearances after being a multi-inning monster last year. After the 27-year-old right-hander posted his 13th scoreless outing Tuesday, Devenski has a 1.20 ERA with an 18:4 K:BB over 15 innings.

Giles pitched a scoreless ninth for the save in Tuesday's win over the A's, allowing one hit and zero walks while striking out one.

In his first appearance since the blown save against the Yankees, Giles looked sharp, retiring the A's on 11 pitches (nine strikes). Giles is 4-for-4 in save chances, and has recorded nine strikeouts against zero walks in 11.1 innings. His ERA is inflated from the one bad outing, while the rest of his numbers are pretty solid.

Manaea (4-4) allowed four runs on seven hits in Tuesday's loss to the Astros, striking out three and walking zero in 5.2 innings.

This was the second consecutive start in which Manaea allowed four runs, bringing his ERA above 2.00 for the first time this season. Manaea still sports an excellent .170 batting average against, as well as an 0.72 WHIP. Additionally, the lefty has a 45:7 K:BB through 55.1 innings. He will next face off with the Red Sox in Boston.

Pomeranz (1-1) took a no-decision in Tuesday's loss to the Yankees, allowing two earned runs on four hits and two walks over six innings. He recorded six strikeouts.

Pomeranz appeared ready to exit the game in the second inning with an apparent fingernail issue on his left index finger, but remained in the game and pitched well for Boston. Giancarlo Stanton got the best of the 29-year-old with a pair of solo home runs, but he otherwise kept the Yankees' bats quiet. Pomeranz has put together two straight quality starts after a pair of rough outings to begin his season, and now has a 5.23 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 20 strikeouts across 20.2 innings.

Chapman earned his eighth save of the season with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning against the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Chapman did hit Jackie Bradley with a 103 mph fastball with two down in the inning, but quickly retired Christian Vazquez to end the game. The 30-year-old has blown one save on the season and has racked up 31 strikeouts and five walks over 16 innings.

Graterol was placed on the disabled list at Low-A Cedar Rapids with back spasms, Brandon Warne of The Athletic Minnesota reports.

Once he returns to full health, Graterol will look to build on his strong start to the season. Over two games (8.2 innings) the 19-year-old has allowed one earned run on six hits. He's yet to walk a batter and has fanned 11.

Santiago will be skipped this turn in the rotation, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Contrary to previous reports, Santiago is not expected to make his scheduled start Saturday against the Cubs. Off days allow the White Sox to use only four starters for a brief period, so James Shields will throw Saturday with Lucas Giolito bumping up to Sunday. Santiago has a 6.00 ERA and a 14.4 percent walk rate in 24 innings so far this season.