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Astros manager Bo Porter confirmed that pitcher Collin McHugh (finger) will come off the disabled list and make the start Sunday afternoon against the Marlins, according to the Houston Chronicle. McHugh owns a 3.28 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP over 14 starts (82 1/3 innings). 

Yankees closer David Robertson picked up a save Friday against the Blue Jays.

Robertson entered the game with a two-run lead, and managed to hold things down. After inducing a pop out, Robertson struck out the second batter of the inning. With two outs, he gave up a single to Anthony Gose. Robertson ended the threat at that point, striking out Jose Reyes for the final out. Robertson has saved 26 games this season. 

Bo Porter has confirmed that Astros starter Collin McHugh is ready to return to the rotation after rehabbing from a finger injury, per the Houston Chronicle. Since his last minor league outing was Tuesday, he is in line to start Sunday against Miami, though that is not official.

McHugh was performing poorly after a fine stretch before going down. He gave up 10 earned runs in 17 innings pitched in his last three starts - all losses. In fact, he has not posted a victory since June 3.

The Astros have optioned reliever Anthony Bass to Triple-A Oklahoma City to make room for promoted infielder Gregorio Petit. They have also transferred fellow right-hander Matt Albers to the 60-day disabled list.

Yankees closer David Robertson worked his way around a walk and struck out two to close out a 4-2 victory over the Rangers on Thursday. Robertson has not allowed a run over his last seven innings of relief. He has converted 25 of 27 save opportunities, with a 2.39 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP over 37 2/3 innings of work this season.

Red Sox pitcher Rubby De La Rosa entered Thursday's start at Toronto with a 2.64 ERA in seven major-league starts, but he was unable to keep it going. The Blue Jays knocked him around for nine hits and seven runs (six earned) in four innings, though they also benefitted from shoddy defense.

De La Rosa walked two batters and struck out one in what was easily his worst start this year. He'll get another crack at Toronto on Tuesday at Fenway Park.

White Sox pitcher Zach Putnam has been placed on the disabled list with a shoulder issue.

Putnam is dealing with right shoulder inflammation. Putnam had a stretch from late-June to mid-July where he gave up a run every other outing, but is coming off three straight scoreless appearances. Putnam has a 2.35 ERA over 38 1/3 innings. 

Athletics pitcher Jesse Chavez earned a win Wednesday, surrendering two earned runs on four hits and two walks in 5 2/3 innings while striking out seven in his team's 9-7 victory over the Astros.

Chavez (8-6) took a no-hitter into the fifth inning before giving up a run in the inning and another in the sixth. He owns a 3.14 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 114:38 K:BB ratio in 120 1/3 innings. Chavez has another matchup with the Astros scheduled for Monday.

Twins pitcher Ryan Pressly has been promoted to the majors Wednesday.

The 25-year-old has pitched well in the minors, posting a 2.98 ERA over 60 1/3 innings. He'll take the roster spot of Matt Guerrier. 

Angels pitcher Hector Santiago didn't factor into the decision Tuesday, giving up just two hits and three walks in five scoreless innings and striking out two in his team's 4-2 loss to the Orioles.

Santiago needed 99 pitches to get through five innings but he was able to navigate his start without surrendering any runs. He's tossed 7 2/3 scoreless innings since the break, giving him a 4.02 ERA and 66:28 K:BB ratio in 71 2/3 innings. Santiago is scheduled to face the Tigers Sunday.