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The Athletics announced several of roster moves prior to Monday's contest against the Mariners. The team activated shortstop Jed Lowrie from the disabled list. Additionally, they called up pitcher Fernando Rodriguez, catcher Bryan Anderson outfielder Billy Burns from Triple-A.

The Twins announced their September callups on Monday. The following players will be promoted from the minors: Aaron Hicks, Josmil Pinto, Chris Herrmann, Doug Bernier, Lester Oliveros, Logan Darnell, Michael Tonkin and A.J. Achter.

Mariners closer Fernando Rodney worked his way around a walk and needed only eight pitches to record a scoreless ninth inning for the save Sunday at home against the Nationals. He has converted 39 of 42 save chances, with a 2.28 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP over 55 1/3 innings of work.

Rangers pitcher Nick Martinez pitched well in a no-decision Sunday against the Astros. He allowed one run on six hits and three walks while striking out four over 5 1/3 innings of work.

Over his last three starts covering 16 1/3 innings, Martinez has allowed eight earned runs. He owns a 5.14 ERA and a 1.61 WHIP over 110 1/3 innings of work. He will make his next start Friday at home against Seattle.

Angels starting pitcher Hector Santiago has had his start pushed back from Tuesday at Houston to Thursday at Minnesota, according to The Orange County Register. It is expected C.J. Wilson and Jered Weaver will start during the two-game series against the Astros.

The White Sox optioned pitcher Scott Carroll to Triple-A Charlotte Saturday, in order to clear a spot on the active roster.

He has struggled recently and has a 5.28 ERA in 107 1/3 innings of work for the season, but should be back in the majors when rosters expand Sept. 1. 

The struggles continued for White Sox starter Scott Carroll on Friday against the Tigers, dropping to 5-9 on the year. The right-hander surrendered seven runs -- three earned -- on 10 hits and no walks while striking out two over five innings of a 7-1 defeat.

Over his last five starts covering 28 2/3 innings, Carroll has coughed up 23 earned runs. He owns a 5.07 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP over 108 1/3 innings. He will make his next start Friday at Cleveland.

Yankees closer David Robertson needed only 12 pitches to retire the final four batters to close out a 6-3 win over Toronto on Friday. He struck out one for his 35th save. He owns a 2.98 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP over 51 1/3 innings of relief.

Twins pitcher Trevor May was hit hard again on Friday against the Orioles in Baltimore, dropping to 0-4 on the year. The right-hander was shelled for eight runs on six hits and one walk while striking out eight over 4 2/3 innings of a 9-1 defeat.

May has allowed five-plus runs in each of his last two starts. He owns a whopping 10.42 ERA over 19 innings of work. He will look to pick up the pieces Wednesday at home against the White Sox.

Astros pitcher Collin McHugh turned in a strong start Thursday against the Rangers.

McHugh allowed two runs on eight hits over seven innings. He struck out six and did not issue any walks during the outing. McHugh gave up both runs relatively early in the game. After giving up two singles to open the game, McHugh was able to induce a double play. A run would score on the play, giving McHugh the early deficit. The third inning proved troublesome as well. After loading the bases to start things off, McHugh allowed a run to come home on a sac fly. He was able to strike out the next two hitters in order to get out of the inning. 

The Astros managed to score four runs in the fifth inning, putting McHugh in line for the win. He improved to 7-9. He’ll take on the Angels in his next start.