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Yarbrough will pitch behind opener David Robertson in Friday's series opener against the Marlins, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Yarbrough has struggled in his last three appearances with a 15.68 ERA and 2.52 WHIP in 10.1 innings during that time, and he'll be utilized as a primary pitcher against Miami. The southpaw was able to get out of trouble early in his last start, so he'll attempt to replicate his early success behind an opener Friday.

Robertson will serve as an opener in Friday's game against the Marlins, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Robertson tossed a scoreless relief inning against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, and he'll begin Friday's series opener on the mound for the Rays. Left-hander Ryan Yarbrough is expected to serve as the primary pitcher.

Borucki is appealing a three-game suspension for intentionally hitting Kevin Kiermaier with a pitch Wednesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Borucki will be available out of the Blue Jays' bullpen while his appeal is heard. The southpaw has made three relief appearances since he was recalled in mid-September, and he's posted a 2.70 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 3.1 innings during that time.

Saucedo was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

Saucedo was recalled by Toronto on Sunday, and he allowed three runs (two earned) in 2.1 innings across two relief appearances during his stint with the major-league club. He'll head back to the minors in order to make room for right-hander Thomas Hatch in the big-league bullpen.

Williams has been unavailable recently due to a calf injury, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Williams hasn't pitched since Sept. 18, and manager Craig Counsell revealed after Thursday's loss to the Cardinals that the right-hander recently sustained a calf injury while running in the outfield. The team is hopeful that the 27-year-old will be able to avoid a trip to the injured list, but it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return.

Hatch was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

The 26-year-old will join the Blue Jays for their series opener against the Twins. In two major-league outings this year, he has allowed four runs in 7.2 innings. Jake Lamb was designated for assignment Thursday in a corresponding move.

Stanek was reinstated from the paternity list Thursday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Stanek was away from the team for three days, but he'll be available out of the bullpen in Thursday's series finale against the Angels. Right-hander Josh James was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land to make room on the active roster.

Lopez allowed two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out four across 3.1 innings during the front end of Thursday's twin bill against Cleveland. He did not factor into the decision.

It was yet another rough outing for Lopez, who managed to quiet Cleveland's bats over the first two frames. However, he eventually was hurt by the long ball, surrendering a solo homer to Bobby Bradley in third and solo shot to Austin Hedges in the fourth. That would be the end of the 65-pitch day for the right-hander, whose offense went on a power surge to secure the team's victory. Lopez is expected to remain in the rotation for another turn, which tentatively lines up at home next week against the Reds.

Burke was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list with a blister on his left hand Thursday, retroactive to Sept. 22, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Burke allowed no hits and a walk while striking out three in four scoreless innings during his last appearance at Triple-A Round Rock, but he apparently developed a blister that will force him to miss his next turn through the rotation. Whether he's cleared to return prior to the end of the regular season remains to be seen.

Moore was placed on the 10-day injured list with a low back strain Thursday, retroactive to Sept. 20.

Moore tweaked his back during batting practice Wednesday, and the issue will force him to spend time on the injured list. He'll be eligible to return prior to the end of the regular season since the move was backdated to Monday, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be healthy enough in time. Left-hander Cristopher Sanchez was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take his place in the bullpen.