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Ferguson picked up the save over the Angels on Saturday, pitching a perfect ninth inning while striking out one.

Ferguson was again tasked with closer duties Saturday due to Mason Miller being out with an hand fracture and did not disappoint, needing only seven pitches to retire the side and secure his second save of the season. The right-handed Ferguson hasn't allowed a run in his last seven appearances and has pitched perfect ninth innings in each of his last two outings. Ferguson has also posted at least one strikeout in eight consecutive appearances.

Anderson (8-9) took the loss against the Athletics on Saturday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk over seven innings while striking out 10.

All three runs charged to Anderson came across in the first inning, when he allowed two of the first three batters to reach before surrendering a three-run homer to Shea Langeliers. The lefty would then allow just three singles and a walk over six scoreless frames to close out his night, but he still ended up taking his ninth loss, as the Angels' offense produced just one run in the contest. Anderson induced 17 whiffs in the loss, racking up 10 strikeouts for the second time in his last four starts. He's also gone at least six innings in three of his last four outings and currently holds a 2.70 ERA in July to go along with a robust 32:2 K:BB.

Rutschman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.comreports.

Rutschman started the first two games of the series but will sit Sunday while in the midst of a 5-for-45 slump. James McCann will work behind the plate and bat ninth in the finale versus San Diego.

Buxton is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Tigers, per MLB.com.

Buxton will begin Sunday's game in the dugout after going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Saturday's 7-2 loss to Detroit. Manuel Margot will start in center field and bat sixth against Tigers right-hander Alex Faedo.

Lewis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Detroit.

Lewis has gone 3-for-9 with a double and a homer in two games since being reinstated from the injured list Friday, and he'll receive a breather for Sunday's series finale. The 25-year-old has played in just 26 contests this year due to injuries, and manager Rocco Baldelli may attempt to keep him fresh with regular days off down the stretch. Jose Miranda will handle the hot corner Sunday while Ryan Jeffers rests his legs as the designated hitter.

Jeffers will serve as the designated hitter and bat in the cleanup spot for Sunday's series finale against Detroit,.

With Royce Lewis out of Sunday's lineup, Jeffers will take over as the designated hitter while Christian Vazquez starts behind home plate. Jeffers went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Tigers.

Spence (7-6) picked up the win over the Angels on Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over six innings while striking out three.

Spence allowed two men to reach in the opening frame but was able to work his way out of the jam before going on to allow a solo homer from Nolan Schanuel in the third. That would be the only run allowed by the right-hander on the night as he induced 11 whiffs en route to securing his second straight win. Spence has allowed two or fewer runs in three of his last five starts and now has three wins in July. However, he's also walked multiple batters in three straight, posting a 12:10 K:BB over that stretch.

The Orioles optioned Baker to Triple-A Norfolk following Saturday's game against the Padres.

Baker was initially recalled by the Orioles on Thursday. In his lone outing Saturday against San Diego, the 29-year-old right-hander allowed one run on two hits while striking out one in one inning. The move makes room on the 26-man roster for right-hander Zach Eflin, whom Baltimore acquired from Tampa Bay on Friday.

Urshela is absent from the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Twins, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Urshela went 1-for-8 with three strikeouts over the first two games of the series, and he will begin Sunday's contest in the dugout. Zach McKinstry will start at third base and bat seventh against Minnesota right-hander Bailey Ober.

Kelly is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against Minnesota, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Kelly will sit Sunday for the third time in four games. Jake Rogers will start behind home plate and bat eighth against Twins right-hander Bailey Ober.