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Lange pitched a clean ninth inning with two strikeouts to record the save in Monday's 3-2 win over the Royals.

Lange needed just 10 pitches to retire Kansas City in order, giving him his 15th save of the season in 18 chances and second in the last three days. The righty has had some hiccups lately after starting the season very strongly, though he doesn't seem to be in danger of losing his grip on the closer job. Lange now has 50 strikeouts in 38.2 innings this year, pointing to his ability to dominate hitters, even if he hasn't been able to do so consistently.

Curry did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing one hit and one walk over three scoreless innings against the Pirates. He struck out two.

Curry took care of the "bulk opener" role Monday and cruised through three innings with ease. He's fired 7.2 scoreless frames with a 7:2 K:BB this month. The 24-year-old has registered a 2.86 ERA across 50.1 innings this season.

Brasier walked one batter in a scoreless inning and earned a save against Baltimore on Monday.

Brasier forced a double play after walking the leadoff batter and finished off the 6-4 win. Since being recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City in June, he's allowed just two earned runs over 12.1 innings, lowering his season ERA to 5.13 through 31 MLB appearances. Neither Evan Phillips or Brusdar Graterol appeared in Monday's win.

Bernardino is slated to work as Boston's opening pitcher for Monday's game in Oakland, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

The lefty has previously served as an opening pitcher for the Red Sox on two occasions, working 1.1 innings July 4 versus Texas and two innings July 7 versus Oakland. The Red Sox aren't likely to have Bernardino pitch more than once through the Athletics batting order before he turns the game over to the bullpen. Boston hasn't designated a primary pitcher to work behind Bernardino, but both Nick Pivetta and Chris Murphy are candidates to cover multiple innings.

Duran won't be available to pitch Monday after appearing in each of his team's last three games against Oakland, John Shipley of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

This decision by skipper Rocco Baldelli is based simply on recent usage, as the Twins relied heavily on Duran over the weekend to slam the door. Griffin Jax would likely be the top candidate for a save chance Monday night if needed.

Bolton was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Bolton will return to Indianapolis after being called up July 7, pitching a scoreless inning while allowing one hit and striking out two batters in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Giants. Right-hander Quinn Priester was called up and is set to make his first major-league start Monday against the Guardians.

Weiss was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Weiss had gone two scoreless innings over the last two days but threw 37 pitches in the process, so the Angels are sending him out in favor of a fresh arm. The 31-year-old should be back later this summer.

Reyes was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Reyes has allowed four runs over four innings during his brief time with the Angels over the past two seasons. He'll operate in a low-leverage relief role.

Devenski was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with a strained right hamstring, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Devenski has struggled lately, particularly in his last appearance when he gave up five runs while recording just two outs. Jimmy Herget will slide into his spot in the Angels' bullpen.

Herget was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Herget was a key reliever with the Angels last season but has struggled during his time with the big club in 2023, holding a 5.17 ERA in 15 relief appearances. He's take Chris Devenski's spot on the roster.