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Simpson entered Saturday's 3-2 win over the Yankees as a pinch runner in the eighth inning, swiping two bags and scoring a run before grounding out in his only plate appearance in the ninth.

With the Rays down 2-1, the rookie speedster replaced Christopher Morel at first base after a leadoff single, and Simpson pilfered both second and third before being driven home by Curtis Mead. It's the first time in 13 big-league games that Simpson has stolen multiple bags, but it likely won't be the last. He's slashing .286/.327/.306 to begin his career with five stolen bases in six attempts.

Fairbanks worked a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his seventh save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Yankees.

The right-hander continued his effective start to the season. Fairbanks is a perfect 7-for-7 in converting save chances, and he's only been scored upon in two of his 13 appearances, leaving him with a 2.19 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB through 12.1 innings.

Littell (2-5) picked up the win in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Yankees, allowing two runs on three hits over seven innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.

It looked like the right-hander was headed for another tough-luck loss when he exited the mound with the Rays down 2-1, but a two-run rally in the top of the eighth flipped the script. Littell has produced four quality starts in seven trips to the mound, but this was the first one in which he came away with the win. Keeping the ball in the park remains an issue, however -- both runs he gave up Saturday came on solo shots, and he's served up 10 homers in 41 innings this year. He'll carry a 4.61 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 25:8 K:BB into his next outing, which lines up to come at home next weekend against the Brewers.

The Angels selected Toussaint's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

Toussaint signed a minor-league contract with the Angels in late March. He has spent the entire season in Triple-A, where he has posted a 5.32 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 19:14 K:BB across 22 innings. The call-ups of Toussaint and Michael Darrell-Hicks will replenish the Halos' bullpen after Jake Eder was optioned to Triple-A and Garrett McDaniels (biceps) was placed on the 15-day injured list.

The Angels recalled Darrell-Hicks from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

Darrell-Hicks and Touki Toussaint will be added to the Angels' bullpen after Jake Eder was optioned to Triple-A and Garrett McDaniels (biceps) was placed on the 15-day injured list in corresponding moves. It's the second promotion to the majors for Darrell-Hicks this season, who had a 6.75 ERA and 1.65 WHIP over 6.2 frames in his first taste of the big leagues.

The Angels placed McDaniels on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to left biceps tendinitis, retroactive to May 2.

McDaniels is coming off a tough appearance against the Tigers on Thursday, when he allowed three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out one batter in one inning. He may have tweaked his left biceps during that outing, and he'll undergo further testing to establish a timeline for his return from the injured list. With McDaniels on the IL and Jake Eder optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake, the Angels replenished their bullpen by promoting Touki Toussaint and Michael Darrell-Hicks from Triple-A in corresponding moves.

Adell is not in the Angels' starting lineup against the Tigers on Saturday, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Adell is out of the lineup for a second straight game while Taylor Ward, Kyren Paris and Gustavo Campero man the outfield Saturday. Adell has gone 1-for-16 with one run scored and five strikeouts over his last five games.

O'Hoppe is not in the Angels' starting lineup against the Tigers on Saturday, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

O'Hoppe will get a breather Saturday while Travis d'Arnaud starts behind home plate and bats fifth. O'Hoppe has gone 6-for-14 with two home runs and three RBI over his last four games and has what would be a career-best .883 OPS to start the season.

The Tigers optioned Owens to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

Owens appeared in two games out of the Tigers' bullpen since being recalled from Triple-A on May 1 and allowed one hit and no walks while striking out one batter over two innings. He'll head back to Triple-A in order to make room on the Tigers' 26-man roster for Beau Brieske (ankle), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Owens should get another chance in the majors this season when Detroit needs to add depth to its bullpen.

The Tigers activated Brieske (ankle) from the 15-day injured list Saturday.

Brieske landed on the 15-day IL on April 18 due to right ankle inflammation. He made one rehab outing with High-A West Michigan on Wednesday, when he struck out two batters in a scoreless inning without allowing a hit or walk. To make room on the 26-man roster, the Tigers optioned Tyler Owens to Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move.