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Andriese (2-3) allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits in a third of an inning Saturday to take the loss in extra innings to the Athletics.

The Red Sox staked Andriese to a two-run lead in the top of the 12th inning, and he gave it all away in just 13 pitches during the bottom half of the frame. The right-hander got off to a brilliant start in April but has gone south since the beginning of May. He has a 7.99 ERA while permitting seven home runs over 23.2 innings in the last 16 games. The downturn could be attributed to usage -- Andriese has gone more than a week without pitching three times since the beginning of June -- as Boston has not needed its go-to multi-inning reliever often. Manager Alex Cora told Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com that Andriese is still needed.

Wilson allowed five runs on four hits and one walk without retiring a batter in Saturday's loss to the Mets.

The left-hander was called upon in the sixth inning with the Mets ahead by three runs. Wilson couldn't keep the game close, allowing three straight singles followed by a walk and a double before departing with the Yankees down 6-0. Both baserunners he passed on to Michael King soon came around to score, and Wilson was charged with five total runs in the outing. His season ERA jumped to an ugly 8.79 as a result, and he has given up at least one earned run in three of his past four appearances.

The Yankees reinstated Peralta (back) from the 10-day injured list and added him as the 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader against the Mets.

A back strain landed the lefty on the 10-day IL on June 26. His most recent appearance June 18 against the Athletics was a rough one, as he allowed three runs on three hits in 1.1 innings. It's unclear whether Peralta will rejoin the Yankees' 26-man roster or be sent to Triple-A following the doubleheader.

Jax (1-1) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Royals after allowing six runs on eight hits and three walks across five innings, striking out three.

Jax made the first start of his big-league career but was unable to slow down Kansas City and was lit up. The right-hander at least managed to complete five frames, but other than that, there are very few positives to take out from this outing. He may return to a bullpen role going forward, as he's made all but one of his five big-league appearances this season as a reliever.

Barlow notched the save Saturday against Minnesota after tossing a scoreless ninth inning, giving up one hit and recording one strikeout.

Barlow had the task to defend a three-run lead in the top of the ninth inning and while he allowed Jorge Polanco to snatch a one-out single, he closed things out by striking out Nick Gordon and inducing Nelson Cruz to a groundout. Barlow has gone 4-for-5 in save chances this season and also has 11 holds, but perhaps the most important thing to note going forward is that he's been given the ball in each of the last two games where the Royals have needed a save. However, the Royals still seem to be deploying a committee approach to closing duties and that could continue to limit the upside of all the relievers involved.

Finnegan (hamstring) threw a simulated game Sunday morning, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Given the righty's fairly brief absence, it's possible the simulated game may deem a rehab assignment unnecessary, in which case Finnegan would be no more than a couple days from returning. There's been no indication from the Nationals, however, of whether he'll head to Triple-A Rochester for some additional work.

Cleavinger will start Sunday's game against the Nationals, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

The left-hander will be the first pitcher for Los Angeles on Sunday as manager Dave Roberts employs a bullpen game in place of Trevor Bauer (administrative leave). Cleavinger hasn't pitched more than two frames in an appearance this season, so he's unlikely to offer much length beyond that in the series finale at Washington.

Treinen pitched a perfect inning during which he struck out one to earn the hold against Washington on Saturday.

Treinen has consistently and effectively served as a bridge to closer Kenley Jansen this season, as he is tied with teammate Victor Gonzalez for third in the league with 16 holds. The right-hander had no problem handling the Nationals while pitching with a one-run, eighth-inning lead Saturday, setting down the side in order on 16 pitches. Treinen holds a 3.03 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 38:10 K:BB across 32.2 innings this season.

The Dodgers recalled Uceta from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

As expected, the righty joins the Dodgers to help get through Sunday's bullpen game against the Nationals. Uceta allowed five runs in 1.2 innings in his last outing June 20, so he may not stick around with the big club long after Sunday's game.

The Dodgers optioned Graterol to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Graterol earned a win Saturday night, striking out two in a perfect inning of relief. The righty has displayed his typical velocity in two appearances since returning, consistently touching triple digits with his sinker and ensuring uncomfortable at-bats for opposing hitters. Edwin Uceta was recalled in a corresponding move, but he may just be up for Sunday's bullpen game. Considering how he's looked this weekend, Graterol figures to be back with the Dodgers in a couple days once he's rested.