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Payamps was hit by a comebacker in his leg and had to be helped off the field Thursday against the Yankees, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Payamps completed an inning of work in the midst of a 13-4 deficit prior to being forced to exit. It's unclear whether the injury will force Payamps to the injured list.

Chargois will serve as an opener Friday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Chargois has made two appearances since returning from the injured list Tuesday. He's worked one inning on each occasion, so he should not be expected to pitch deep into the game Friday. Ryan Yarbrough will pick up the bulk of the innings.

Holmes (back) remains on track to return from the injured list Aug. 29, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

Holmes has played catch and thrown a bullpen session in recent days, and he reportedly is still feeling well. That puts him in line to return after a minimum stint on the injured list. Holmes' role upon his return is not clear as he allowed seven earned runs across his last four innings prior to going down, though he could be a source of saves with Scott Effross (shoulder) also sidelined.

Weissert's contract was selected from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.

Weissert has served as a high-leverage reliever at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this year, earning 18 saves while posting a 1.76 ERA and 0.89 WHIP in 46 innings over 40 relief appearances at the Triple-A level. The right-hander hasn't yet made his major-league debut and will likely pitch mainly in lower-leverage situations with the Yankees given the depth of the team's bullpen.

Martinez was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The right-hander was sent down by the Astros in mid-August but will rejoin the big-league club Thursday with closer Ryan Pressly (neck) heading to the injured list. Martinez has appeared in 23 MLB games this season and has a 2.48 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 31:13 K:BB across 32.2 innings this season.

Pressly was placed on the 15-day injured list due to neck spasms Thursday, retroactive to Aug. 22, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Pressly was unavailable over the last two days due to neck stiffness, and the issue will ultimately force him to miss at least two weeks. Bryan Abreu earned a one-out save Tuesday, but Rafael Montero will likely be the top candidate to handle closing duties until Pressly is cleared to return.

Moreta was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.

Moreta was sent down by the Reds in early August, and he's posted a 6.00 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in six innings over six relief appearances in the minors following his demotion. However, he'll rejoin the major-league bullpen after T.J. Zeuch (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

Garcia was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.

Garcia has been in the minors for the last month, and he's posted a 0.96 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 9.1 innings over five appearances at Norfolk following his demotion. He should be available as a middle reliever in the Orioles' bullpen after Louis Head was sent down Thursday.

The Athletics outrighted Pruitt to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

The 32-year-old right-hander didn't attract any interest on the waiver wire after producing a 4.78 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 37.2 innings out of the Oakland bullpen this season prior to being designated for assignment Monday. He'll remain in the organization as a depth reliever.

Herget was outrighted to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

He'll stick around in the Tampa Bay organization after going unclaimed off waivers when the Rays designated him for assignment earlier this week. During his four-day stay with the big club, the 31-year-old Herget didn't get the chance to make his MLB debut out of the Tampa Bay bullpen.