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Angels pitcher Hector Santiago lasted just 4 1/3 innings Tuesday, giving up four earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six in his team's 5-3 loss to the Mariners.

All four runs scored upon Santiago (0-2) came in the fourth inning, with three coming on one swing by Mariners designated hitter Corey Hart. The Angels starter was removed after surrendering a one-out double in the fifth inning, having thrown 94 pitches in the outing. He'll bring a 7.71 ERA and 10:6 K:BB ratio into his matchup with the A's Monday.

Indians closer John Axford recorded the final out of his team's 8-6 win over the Padres Tuesday to earn his third save of the season.

Axford was summoned after three runs scored in the ninth inning, and he was able to get the game's final batter on a fly out to center field with a man on. Axford owns a 2.70 ERA and 4:4 K:BB ratio in 3 1/3 innings.

Rays pitcher Matt Moore is dealing with an elbow injury that involves the ulnar collateral ligament, Yahoo! Sports reports.

Moore is getting a second opinion on the injury before he and the team decide a course of action, but injuries involving the UCL are always dangerous, as a tear of the ligament generally precedes Tommy John surgery. If Moore has a tear and it's small enough, he may be able to pitch through the injury. Any timetable for his recovery at this point would be purely speculative.

An MRI on Rays pitcher Matt Moore is inconclusive, and the pitcher will se Dr. James Andrews for a more thorough evaluation, the team announced.

Moore is on the disabled list with soreness in his left elbow. He said Tuesday that he felt better, which is a good sign, but the team will wait to hear the results of his doctor's visit, which should come in the next few days, before moving forward.

Rays pitcher Matt Moore was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Moore was removed from his start Monday with left elbow soreness. He felt "extremely better" Tuesday morning but was still scheduled to undergo an MRI, the results of which likely led the team to stick him on the DL. Moore is 0-2 with a 2.70 ERA and 6:5 K:BB ratio in 10 innings.

Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore said he's awaiting the results of an MRI, but added his elbow felt "extremely better" when he woke up Tuesday morning and is cautiously optimistic he won't need to go on the disabled list.

Moore said he had free range of motion in his arm. Moore left his start Monday against the Royals because of soreness in his left elbow.

Rays pitcher Matt Moore dealt with left elbow soreness during Monday's outing against the Royals, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Moore was visited on the mound by a trainer after grimacing following a pitch in the fifth inning, and the team made the decision to take him out.

The team told the paper that Moore's tests were inconsistent, and that "there's no reason to believe it's serious at this time." He is expected to undergo an MRI Tuesday morning to determine the severity of the injury. His status remains uncertain for his next scheduled start on Sunday against the Reds.

Rays pitcher Matt Moore was removed from Monday's start against the Royals after 4 1/3 innings due to an apparent injury.

Moore was visited on the mound by a trainer after grimacing following a pitch, and the team made the decision to take him out. He gave up one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out two. The Rays should have an update on the injury shortly.

An MRI on the injured elbow of Royals pitcher Tim Collins revealed no structural damage, the Kansas City Star reports.

Collins has been placed on the disabled list with inflammation around his flexor tendon. He's given up four earned runs on two hits and four walks in one inning over two appearances.

Yankees closer David Robertson doesn't think he'll need to be on the disabled list past the minimum 15 days, according to MLB.com.

Robertson was placed on the DL with a groin strain Monday. It's not clear who will replace Robertson in the ninth inning while he's out. Shawn Kelley converted his first opportunity, tossing a perfect ninth inning against the Orioles Monday.