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Hendriks fired a scoreless inning in Monday's 7-2 loss to the White Sox, giving up one hit and two walks. He also recorded a strikeout.

Hendriks didn't make it easy on himself, as some control issues after he'd gotten two quick outs helped lead to him firing 26 pitches overall in the sixth. The 28-year-old has gotten July off to a solid start after a rocky June (7.30 ERA over 12.1 innings), putting together a pair of scoreless one-inning outings. The right-hander has served as a modest source of wins (three) and holds (seven) for fantasy owners this season, and he's likely to continue seeing a robust workload going forward.

Axford gave up an earned run on four walks over one inning in Monday's 7-2 loss to the White Sox. He struck out two.

The veteran reliever had plenty of trouble finding the plate, working up to 33 pitches in his sole inning of work and allowing a run by issuing a bases-loaded walk to Adam Engel. Axford has been inconsistent over his last several outings, giving up an earned run in three straight and seven runs overall in his last nine trips to the mound. Location has been a recurring issue as well, as he's now issued 14 walks in 19.2 innings this season.

Kimbrel allowed a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to blow his second save of the season during Monday's win over Texas.

Kimbrel has converted 23 of 25 save opportunities this season with a 1.23 ERA, 0.52 WHIP and 16.0 K/9, so there's no cause for concern following Monday's hiccup. He simply got beat on a good pitch to a dangerous hitter in Mike Napoli. Boston battling back to win in extra innings definitely softened the blow.

Graveman (shoulder) will throw an extended bullpen session in Arizona on Thursday, Joe Stiglich of NBC Sports California reports.

Graveman threw off the mound with no issues Monday. If all goes well in Arizona, expect Graveman to go on a rehab assignment toward the end of the week, with a return to the Athletics coming shortly after the start of the second half of the season.

Alvarez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Alvarez was the roster casualty needed to clear room on the 25-man for Jason Grilli, who was recently acquired from the Blue Jays in a trade. While he compiled a respectable 2.76 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 16.1 innings of work, his 2.02 WHIP and 14 walks suggest that success may be difficult to maintain. He'll head back to Round Rock to work some kinks out, but he should see another opportunity in the Rangers' struggling bullpen down the road.

Strahm (knee) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Monday.

The move clears room on the roster for Al Alburquerque, whose contract was purchased from Triple-A Omaha earlier in the day. While Strahm remains without a timetable for his return as he awaits feedback from a second opinion, the earliest he could possibly return would be Aug. 30. The southpaw could ultimately be sidelined for the rest of the season if the injury requires surgery.

Kahnle could see some save chances against the Athletics while David Robertson is on the paternity list.

Robertson, the White Sox's regular closer, left the team to be with his wife for the birth of their second child, opening up a spot for Kahnle to possibly earn some save opportunities. The 27-year-old owns an impressive 2.20 ERA and 55:7 K:BB through 32.2 innings this season, so he's probably worth a look in deeper leagues regardless of his save totals. Still, Kahnle could deliver one or two saves if given the opportunity over the next few games.

Infante was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Infante was added to the White Sox's roster to replace David Robertson, who was placed on the paternity list earlier in the day. The 29-year-old owns a 4.79 ERA and 1.65 WHIP in 20.2 innings with the big club this season. He'll likely be sent back to Charlotte once Robertson rejoins the team, which should be before the weekend.

Robertson was placed on the paternity list prior to Monday's game against the A's.

Robertson will step away from the team for a few days to be with his wife while she gives birth. With an off day approaching Thursday, he should be back for Friday's series opener against the Rockies. In the meantime, Tommy Kahnle could snatch a save chance or two in his absence.

Devenski (5-3) pitched two scoreless innings, striking out four in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Yankees.

With Houston leading 5-0, Devenski entered in the fifth inning to earn an easy win after starter Mike Fiers was done in by a rising pitch count. He routinely pitches multiple innings and will often get the call when starters are unable to give the Astros length. Sunday's effort was Devenski's third straight appearance of at least two innings and the 11th time in 33 appearances this season that he's been called on to get at least six outs.