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Hendriks (3-2) gave up four earned runs on a hit and three walks over two-thirds of an inning in Friday's 8-4 extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays. He also recorded a strikeout.

The 28-year-old right-hander gave up four earned runs for the second time in July, allowing a game-winning grand slam to Steve Pearce in the 10th inning. Hendriks may have been auditioning for a late-inning spot following closer Santiago Casilla's own implosion Wednesday, and if so, he certainly didn't make a strong case for the job. Save for a couple of stretches, Hendriks has had trouble stringing together an extended streak of scoreless appearances this season, leading to a 5.79 ERA and 1.45 WHIP that are his worst figures in those respective categories since 2014.

Johnson was scratched from Thursday's start due to shoulder fatigue, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

There was tons of speculation that the scratch was a response to the David Price (elbow) injury earlier in the day, but apparently there's also an injury in play for the minor-league hurler as well. However, those close to the situation don't expect Johnson to land on the minor-league disabled list due to this issue, so consider him day-to-day for now. If he does get back on the mound soon, though, there is a good chance he could head to Boston to provide a fresh arm at some point in August.

Kolarek was credited with his second hold in Thursday's extra-inning loss to the Yankees, getting one out on six pitches.

Kolarek gave way to Sergio Romo after retiring Brett Gardner to open up the seventh, and he's now notched holds in back-to-back appearances after not recording any over his first eight outings. The 28-year-old southpaw has scoreless efforts in three of his last four trips to the mound, a stretch during which he's also recorded his first major-league win.

Johnson is a likely candidate to start for Boston on Tuesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

David Price hit the disabled list with elbow inflammation Friday, but the Red Sox were able to bump up the rest of the rotation thanks to an off day Thursday. Boston recalled reliever Robby Scott and can get through the weekend without making another move, but will need a fifth starter (likely Johnson) by Tuesday.

Kittredge was sent down to Triple-A Durham prior to Friday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Kittredge has bounced between Durham and Tampa Bay a few times over the past couple weeks, making four appearances with the Rays since July 18. The right-hander took the loss during Thursday's extra-inning affair with New York, posting a solid 10th inning but giving up a walk-off home run to Brett Gardner on the second pitch in the 11th. Kittredge has pitched tremendously well at the Triple-A level this season, with a 1.72 ERA and 1.13 WHIP, and could make a return to the big-league club in the near future. In a corresponding move, the Rays recalled Austin Pruitt on Friday for his second big-league start of the season.

Scott was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, Evan Drellich of CSN New England reports.

Scott takes the roster spot of David Price, who hit the disabled list with elbow inflammation early Friday. Scott pitched well out of Boston's bullpen through the first two months of the season, but struggled with a 6.00 ERA and 1.50 WHIP over 12 innings for June and July. It may be short lived stint in the majors, with the Red Sox still needing to address Price's rotation spot after the weekend.

Johnson has been scratched from his scheduled start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

With David Price headed to the disabled list with elbow soreness, Johnson will presumably be Price's replacement for the Red Sox on Friday, although that hasn't been officially confirmed. The 26-year-old has a 4.33 ERA and 1.48 WHIP over 27 innings during four stints with Boston this season.

Johnson is expected to start in place of David Price (forearm/elbow) on Friday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Johnson is at Triple-A Pawtucket but could soon be on his way to toe the rubber against the Royals with Price's future availability suddenly uncertain. If Price needs an extended absence, Johnson would be a candidate to fill the void, but don't immediately assume he'd handle the task by himself.

Chapman (3-1) struck out four batters over two scoreless innings to record his third win of the season during Thursday's win over the Rays.

It wasn't a seamless return to the closer role after missing time with a shoulder injury, but Chapman has now allowed just four hits and a single run over eight innings through his past seven appearances. He remains an elite relief option in all fantasy settings, and his current form is encouraging.

Colome blew his fifth save of the season during Thursday's loss to the Yankees.

The Tampa closer entered with a 7.43 ERA through 13.1 innings over his past 13 appearances, so while he's collected 10 saves during that span, things haven't been going smoothly. Colome's leash is probably long enough that his job isn't in any imminent danger, but there are certainly concerns. It's worth noting that he's shown some resilience and bounced back after rough patches already this season.