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Andriese (4-0) stayed undefeated, allowing three runs (two earned) on eight hits over five innings in a 7-4 victory over the Twins on Saturday. He also struck out five and walked none.

The right-hander continued his strong season Saturday, as he allowed fewer than three runs for the fifth time in six outings. It was also the second time Andriese struck out five and walked none this season. The other time he did that, the righty threw a two-hit complete game shutout. Saturday, he had to work around eight hits, but he stranded five runners. Andriese will look to keep it going in his next start Friday against the Astros.

Diaz's contract was selected by the Mariners and he will be available out of the bullpen against the Rangers on Saturday, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

The Mariners' top pitching prospect will likely make his major league debut in the coming days after having his contract selected Saturday, which allowed him to take the spot on the 40-man roster previously occupied by Joel Peralta. "The guy has a chance to be a pretty good reliever. Edwin has plus fastball velocity, plus fastball life and what at times is a plus breaking ball," Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said. Diaz will add a power element to the bullpen that has been lacking this season, according to Divish.

Coulombe was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

Coulombe has bounced back and forth from Nashville to Oakland a couple of times already this season, most recently for three days in late May. He has appeared in three games with the A's in 2016, allowing three earned runs during 5.2 innings. The 26-year-old has excelled at the Triple-A level, with a 0.45 ERA and a 29:3 K:BB. In a corresponding move, the A's optioned Andrew Triggs to Nashville.

Colome picked up a five-out save Friday against the Twins, in which he allowed two hits and two walks while fanning three.

Colome has been spectacular this season, and he lowered his ERA to a minuscule 1.14 with another scoreless effort. With Brad Boxberger (left side muscle strain) on the DL, Colome's hold on the ninth-inning role is very firm. So far this season, he's gone 13-for-13 in save opportunities.

Kahnle was sent back to Triple-A Charlotte after Friday's game, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

He tossed one inning out of the bullpen Friday, giving up two runs on four hits and walking one. The White Sox will likely promote another reliever to take his place at the bottom of the bullpen prior to Saturday's game.

Farmer was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Friday night.

The move was made to clear a roster spot for the return of Shane Greene on Saturday. Farmer will likely continue to shuttle between Toledo and Detroit throughout the next four months.

Graveman is the top candidate to start Saturday should Rich Hill (groin) get pushed back from his scheduled outing, Joe Stiglich of CSN Bay Area reports.

Hill had his throwing session cut short Friday due to some lingering soreness in his groin. Now that his status for Saturday is in question, Graveman has been tabbed as the likely starter should Hill have his start pushed back. He would be on regular rest if he pitched Saturday and in his most recent start Monday, Graveman held the Twins to just two runs over six innings while striking out five batters.

Saupold (groin) is expected to miss two-to-four weeks, MLB.com's Jason Beck reports.

He landed on the DL earlier this week, but is a low-end relief option for an already middling bullpen, so there's not much fantasy value to extract, even when he returns.

Kahnle was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.

Due to Melky Cabrera being placed on the Family Emergency Leave List, Kahnle was called up and will be ready to go for Friday's game against Detroit. Kahnle has bounced around a couple of times this season between the White Sox and Charlotte and has held his own with Chicago, allowing two hits and one earned run during 3.1 innings of work. If he can settle in and avoid giving up walks, Kahnle could prove that he should stay with the big league club for good.

In three starts since May 21, Fulmer has recorded three wins and has an ERA of 0.40 and WHIP of 0.582. Overall, he has a 5-1 record and has struck out 44 in 41.2 innings.

Fulmer has been the Tigers most effective pitcher over the last two weeks. He has pitched at least seven innings in each of his three starts and has allowed just a single earned run on nine hits. Fulmer has also been a pillar of control, walking just four while striking out 22. He credits his success to the addition of an effective changeup to give him three strong pitches, as well as following the lead of backstops James McCann and Jarrod Saltalamacchia. He's on a great run right now and should clearly be in your lineup while he's this hot.