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Barlow gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Monday to record his 11th save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Orioles.

He's emerged as the top option in the Royals' bullpen. In 22.2 innings since the All-Star break, Barlow has a 1.59 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 19:4 K:BB with seven saves, three wins and three holds, and no other right-hander has picked up a save for Kansas City since Greg Holland (shoulder) on July 23.

Carlton was optioned to Triple-A Toledo after Monday's loss to the Pirates.

Carlton was promoted over the weekend and made his major-league debut Saturday, retiring the only batter he faced. The 25-year-old will head back to Toledo, where he has a 3.12 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 48:10 K:BB across 49 innings this season.

Wells will start Tuesday's game against the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Wells hasn't made an appearance since he was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, but he'll make his fourth big-league start of the season Tuesday. The southpaw has recorded a 7.71 ERA and 1.93 WHIP in 18.2 innings across six appearances (three starts) for the Orioles this season.

Lopez exited early during his relief appearance in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Royals with right ankle pain, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. He retired the lone batter he faced and was credited with his second hold of the season.

Pitching for the fifth time in seven days, Lopez lasted just three pitches before departing after he appeared to tweak his ankle while attempting to cover first base. According to Dubroff, Lopez is scheduled to undergo further diagnostic testing Monday, so an update may not be available until Tuesday. Since moving from the rotation to the bullpen Aug. 21, Lopez has given up two earned runs while striking out 10 over 8.1 innings.

Foster was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Foster had been in the big-league bullpen since Wednesday. Both his appearances in his latest stint in the majors went poorly, as he allowed three runs on five hits over 2.1 innings of work. Jimmy Lambert was called up to take his place on the roster.

The White Sox recalled Lambert from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Lambert has made just three appearances at the big-league level this season, giving up eight earned runs on 13 hits in eight innings of work. His 4.98 ERA in 18 Triple-A starts doesn't inspire much confidence, either. Even so, Lambert will likely be counted on to eat innings Tuesday in Oakland, either as a traditional starter or primary pitcher out of the bullpen. Matt Foster was optioned to Triple-A to clear a spot on the roster.

Jackson was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Jackson made five appearances after he was recalled in late August, and he allowed three runs in three innings. He'll head back to Triple-A Sacramento to make room in the Giants' bullpen for Kervin Castro, who will be available to make his major-league debut.

Underwood (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

The move confirms that Underwood's shoulder inflammation will shut him down for the season, as he was just placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday and there are far fewer than 60 days remaining in the campaign. It clears a spot for the Pirates to add Connor Overton to the 40-man roster after he was claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays.

White will serve as the primary pitcher during Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

The right-hander was called up Sunday, and he'll work behind an opener Tuesday. Although manager Dave Roberts hasn't indicated who the opener will be, White should be able to handle multiple innings during the contest. Across five major-league appearances since the All-Star break, the 26-year-old has posted a 3.10 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 20.1 innings.

The Twins optioned Gibaut to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Gibaut was up with the big club for about a week and a half, appearing in three games out of the bullpen while giving up two runs on seven hits and two walks over 6.2 innings. He'll cede his spot on the 28-man active roster to pitcher Michael Pineda (oblique), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of his scheduled bulk-relief appearance in Monday's game in Cleveland.