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Otto didn't factor into the decision during Tuesday's 14-7 loss to Oakland, allowing four runs on six hits and one walk with three strikeouts in 4.1 innings.

Otto surrendered a single run in the second inning before permitting four baserunners and three runs in the fifth, prompting his removal. The 26-year-old has now allowed a total of 14 runs over his last 15.1 innings across four starts, pushing his ERA from 4.24 to 5.50 in the process. Otto is tentatively penciled in for one more start Sunday at home against Seattle prior to the All-Star break.

Pressly struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Angels.

Kyle Tucker's RBI double in the ninth inning gave the Astros a one-run lead, and Pressly was able to make it stand. He threw nine of his 15 pitches for strikes. The right-hander has tossed six straight perfect innings in his last six appearances, earning five saves and a win in that span. He's posted a 3.24 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 26:8 K:BB through 25 innings overall while going 19-for-22 in save chances.

Trivino allowed two runs on three hits with three strikeouts in one inning during Tuesday's 14-7 victory against the Rangers, blowing the save in the process.

Trivino entered in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead and surrendered a leadoff solo shot to Corey Seager followed by two straight two-out hits to blow his second save of the campaign. The 30-year-old had allowed just one run over his last 7.2 innings across eight appearances prior to Tuesday's hiccup, though he still owns an unsightly 7.11 ERA and 2.05 WHIP in 25.1 innings.

Rangers president Jon Daniels said Tuesday that Alexy will shift to the bullpen at Triple-A Round Rock, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Alexy failed to make Texas' Opening Day rotation and has struggled as a starter for Triple-A Round Rock this year with a 6.43 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 74:39 K:BB across 70 innings. The 24-year-old will now move to the bullpen in hopes of straightening things out.

Holmes (4-1) gave up four earned runs on two hits, a walk, and two hit batters without recording an out to take the loss in a 4-3 defeat to the Reds on Tuesday.

Holmes has been one of the most dominant relievers in all of baseball this season, but he struggled immensely with his control in this outing, hitting Tyler Stephenson to load the basis and then later hitting Kyle Farmer to give up his second run of the inning. After Holmes was pulled from the game, he was responsible for the two runners who came in to score on a Jonathan India single off Wandy Peralta. Prior to this appearance, Holmes had only given up two earned runs all season. If he can bounce back soon, he should maintain his hold on the closer role in New York.

Romano gave up one hit and no walks while striking out one in a clean ninth inning to pick up the save in a 4-3 win over the Phillies on Tuesday.

With the Blue Jays clinging to a one-run lead going into the bottom of the ninth, manager Charlie Montoyo called on Romano to close the door on the bottom part of the Phillies' lineup. Romano gave up a leadoff single but got three consecutive outs to earn save No. 19 on the season. Romano has now pitched six consecutive scoreless outings and has not given up an earned run in July. The 29-year-old power arm continues to show why he is locked in as Toronto's closer.

Martinez was removed from Tuesday's loss to the Rockies after being struck in the right foot by a line drive, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Martinez allowed an unearned run on one hit with a strikeout and zero walks over one inning before being struck with the comebacker during the seventh inning. The right-hander should be considered day-to-day since the specifics of the injury remain unclear.

Hader earned the save Tuesday, striking out the side in the ninth in a 6-3 win in Minnesota.

Hader fanned Gio Urshela, Gary Sanchez, and Luis Arraez to close out the game and pick up his 27th save. Earlier Tuesday it was reported that Hader was on the bereavement list but that announcement was made erroneously and the lefty was available to close out Tuesday's game. It was the fourth time this season that he closed out a game by striking out the side. He is now 27-for-28 in save chances and continues to dominate opponents with 52 strikeouts in 29.2 innings.

Colome was removed from Tuesday's win over the Padres with cramping in his hamstring, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Colome allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning before being lifted with the injury. It doesn't sound like a serious concern, and the veteran right-hander should be considered day-to-day.

Winder (4-3) took the loss Tuesday against Milwaukee, allowing five runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two in five innings.

Winder allowed two-out two-run homers to Andrew McCutchen in the first and Willy Adames in the fifth. Five of the six baserunners he allowed came around to score. The rookie had allowed only four homers in his first 40.1 innings in the majors before Tuesday's two-homer outing. He may get one more start before the All-Star break on Sunday against the White Sox.