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Johnson (2-0) gave up three runs on eight hits and a walk over 4.1 innings while striking out two but was able to escape with a no-decision in Friday's 5-3 win over the Tigers.

The left-hander was on the hook for his first loss in the majors this season before Jackie Bradley launched a game-winning homer in the bottom of the eighth inning. With Eduardo Rodriguez (knee) likely out of action until after the All-Star break, Johnson should finally get an extended look with the Red Sox. He'll take a 3.44 ERA and 1.31 WHIP into his next start Wednesday on the road against the Phillies.

Diaz threw a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts and allowed no baserunners to record his 10th save in Friday's win over Toronto.

Diaz briefly lost the closer role in May, but has bounced back and looks locked in again as Seattle's stopper. In his last eight appearances, Diaz has converted all three of hsi save chances and allowed one run in nine innings with 10 strikeouts and two walks.

Hu will be the 26th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Athletics, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Hu has been up and down this year between Triple-A and the majors but has performed admirably in his three chances for the Rays, having allowed just one unearned run over four innings. Expect him to be optioned back to Triple-A Durham following the doubleheader.

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

Alvarez was sent back to Round Rock to make room for Jurickson Profar, who was recalled to offer infield depth while Adrian Beltre (ankle) is sidelined. He compiled a 3.27 ERA in 11 innings with the Rangers, though he struggled keeping runners off the bases, posting a 12:9 K:BB and 1.82 WHIP as well. He'll likely return to a middle relief role with the big club when another bullpen arm is needed.

Johnson was promoted to the Red Sox for his start Friday.

In a corresponding move, Boston optioned Brandon Workman back down to Triple-A Pawtucket. This marks the third start of the year for the left-hander after tossing a complete game shutout in his last appearance against the Mariners. The 26-year-old last saw the mound June 3 for Pawtucket, striking out five and allowing two hits in under two innings against Durham.

Colome notched his 17th save in Thursday's 7-5 win over the White Sox, allowing one hit and recording two strikeouts over a scoreless inning.

Colome was called on for the second straight night after not making any appearances over the first six days of June. He's thrown a total of 40 pitches over that pair of outings, so he'll likely be unavailable for at least Friday's series opener against the A's. Colome has successfully converted 12 consecutive save opportunities dating back to May 1.

Burdi, 22, has a 5.24 ERA and 33:12 K:BB in 22.1 relief innings for Triple-A Charlotte.

The 6-foot-3 righty has converted five of seven save opportunities, but he's been battered recently, allowing nine earned runs in his last four appearances. With David Robertson firmly entrenched as the White Sox closer and the big club sitting in last place, there does not appear to be a reason to rush Burdi to the show, although he could get a look after the trade deadline if Robertson and/or Nate Jones are sent elsewhere.

Chapman (shoulder) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment as soon as the weekend, George A. King of the New York Post reports.

Chapman is slated to toss a simulated game Friday, after which he'll travel to Tampa. The lefty had previously stated that he was hoping to return in time for the club's series next weekend in Oakland, so it would appear that timeline remains in place. He's already missed about a month of action, so Chapman may require a bit longer of a rehab stint, but it still sounds like he remains on track to regain his role at the back of the bullpen in fairly short order.

De Leon suffered a right lat strain in his outing at Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Josh Norris of Baseball America reports.

Norris noted a dip in velocity from De Leon before he was pulled from his outing and left the field with the training staff. De Leon's fastball was sitting in the 86-90 mile-per-hour range after being closer to 92 in his previous outing. Fortunately, there's no mention of a shoulder issue for De Leon, but the lat strain will still cause him to miss some time.

Goldberg was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday, Dan Hayes of CSN Chicago reports.

The right-handed reliever was lit up in his lone relief appearance during his stint with the White Sox, surrendering four earned runs while recording just one out against the Tigers. Goldberg will now head back to Triple-A, where he owns a 1.99 ERA with 22 strikeouts over 22.2 innings. The White Sox will announce a corresponding move prior to Friday's series opener against the Indians.