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Angels pitcher Hector Santiago fell two outs shy of a quality start and didn't factor into the decision Sunday at home against the Tigers. The southpaw permitted one run on three hits and no walks while striking out three over 5 1/3 innings of a 2-1 victory.

Santiago has allowed only one run over his last 13 innings of work. He owns a 3.86 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP over 77 innings pitched. It remains to be seen if he'll make another start or move back into the bullpen.

Astros starter Collin McHugh struck out nine, but took the loss Sunday afternoon at home against Miami, dropping to 4-9 on the year. Making his first start back from the disabled list, the right-hander was charged with four runs on seven hits and one walk over 6 1/3 innings of a 4-2 defeat.

McHugh has lost six consecutive decisions. Over his last three starts covering 16 1/3 innings, McHugh has allowed 11 earned runs. He owns a 3.45 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP over 15 starts (88 2/3 innings). He'll look to pick up the pieces and get back on track Friday at home against Toronto.

Twins pitcher Yohan Pino was unable to factor into the decision Sunday afternoon at home against the White Sox. The right-hander pitched well and yielded two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out six over six innings of a 4-3 win.

Pino has permitted two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four starts. he owns a 4.38 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP over seven starts (39 innings). His next start will come Sunday against the White Sox again, this time in Chicago.

White Sox pitcher Scott Carroll was forced out of his outing on Sunday prematurely because of a blister on his hand, according to the Chicago Tribune. Manager Robin Ventura told reporters that the blister was bad enough to take him out of the game.

Carroll settled for a no decision against the Twins, allowing one run on four hits and one walk while striking out four over six innings pitched. He owns a 4.29 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP over 79 2/3 innings of work. If his blister is fully healed, he'll get another crack at the Twins, this time at home on Saturday.

White Sox pitcher Scott Carroll bounced back with a solid outing but was unable to factor into the decision Sunday afternoon against the Twins in Minnesota. The right-hander permitted one run on four hits and one walk while striking out four over six innings pitched.

Over his last four starts covering 22 2/3 innings, Carroll has allowed only six earned runs. He owns a 4.29 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP over 79 2/3 innings of work. He'll get another crack at the Twins, this time at home on Saturday.

Yankees closer David Robertson was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Blue Jays. 

Robertson entered with the game tied in the ninth inning. With two outs, Robertson allowed a run-scoring single to Dioner Navarro. The Yankees were unable to mount a comeback in the bottom of the inning, giving Robertson the loss. He's now 1-3 on the year. 

Blue Jays pitcher Esmil Rogers was designated for assignment Sunday to clear a roster spot for Nolan Reimold, who was activated off the 15-day disabled list. Rogers did not make an appearance for Toronto since being recalled July 22.

The Astros officially activated starting pitcher Collin McHugh (finger) off the 15-day disabled list to start Sunday's game vs. Miami. The Astros also recalled pitcher Paul Clemens from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

White Sox pitcher Zach Putnam is scheduled to resume mound work Friday, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Putnam doesn't think he'll need all 15 days to recover from shoulder inflammation after being placed on the disabled list this week. He is set for rest and treatment over the next few days before beginning long toss. Putnam has earned three saves while posting a 2.35 ERA and 32:15 K:BB ratio in 38 1/3 innings.

Mariners closer Fernando Rodney worked his way past a walk and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to close out a 4-3 win over the Orioles on Saturday. Rodney has converted 28 saves in 31 attempts, with a 2.21 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP over 40 2/3 innings of relief.