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Fulmer allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.2 innings Sunday against the Athletics. He did not factor into the decision.

Fulmer was clean through two innings, but the Athletics would put up two runs against him in the third on a pair of doubles. He later allowed a solo home run to Miguel Andujar in the fifth, the last batter he would face on the afternoon. Fulmer wasn't nearly as effective as he'd been in his last start, but he managed to reach 77 pitches once again while registering eight swings and misses. The Angels haven't revealed a long-term plan for the veteran right-hander yet, but it's likely he sticks in the rotation for at least another turn, which is expected to come against the Athletics again. Fulmer now sports a 3.66 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 52:25 K:BB in 51.2 innings.

Pillar went 1-for-2 with a double, a steal and two RBI in Sunday's win over the A's.

Pillar entered the game as a pinch hitter for Mickey Moniak in the seventh inning and would reach on a fielder's choice before swiping second base. He came back up in the eighth with the game tied 5-5 and put the Angels ahead for good with a two-RBI double to center. Those were his first runs batted in since June 29 and his first stolen base since June 19. Pillar has only five hits in 28 plate appearances this month, with Sunday's double being his first extra-base hit. The 35-year-old is slashing .273/.333/.465 with seven homers, 32 RBI, 23 runs and a 10:34 BB:K in 190 plate appearances this year.

Moniak went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Athletics.

Moniak went deep in the fifth inning off Joey Estes to even the game at 2-2. It was just his second home run since June 25 and his sixth on the year. His bat has been trending in a positive direction in July compared to the rest of the season, as he's slashing .273/.289/.500 with two homers, six RBI and eight runs scored while only striking out at a 17.8 percent clip. Overall, it has been a struggle for Moniak on the year. He has a .209/.255/.340 slash line with 29 RBI, 29 runs and a 14:70 BB:K in 259 plate appearances.

Caballero went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI on Sunday against the Yankees.

Caballero has started all three of Tampa Bay's games since the All-Star break due to the absence of Yandy Diaz (personal), which has shifted Isaac Paredes to first base. Caballero has taken advantage, going 4-for-11 with a stolen base, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored.

Rays manager Kevin Cash said Sunday that Pepiot (knee) won't be in store for an extended stay on the 15-day injured list and should be activated in close to the minimum amount of time, MLB.com reports.

Pepiot had been lined up to start Tuesday's game in Toronto, but he was instead placed on the IL on Sunday after developing swelling in his right knee over the All-Star break. After getting the knee checked out, Pepiot was determined to have suffered an infection, but he's already showing signs of improvement after getting IVs in and antibiotics at a New York City hospital Saturday. Pepiot won't be cleared to resume throwing into the inflammation in his knee subsides, but the Rays are hopeful he'll be ready to start the ramp-up process within the next few days. In Pepiot's absence Tuesday, the Rays are likely to either treat the series opener with the Blue Jays as a bullpen day or call up Tyler Alexander from Triple-A Durham to cover the bulk of the innings.

Gausman (8-8) picked up the win Sunday against Detroit, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks across 6.2 innings. He struck out five.

All four runs against Gausman came on one swing of the bat, with Justyn-Henry Malloy launching a grand slam in the fifth inning. Two of the three baserunners aboard for Malloy's long ball reached via walk. In spite of the grand slam, Gausman came away with his second consecutive victory and completed at least six innings for the fourth time in five starts. Although the 33-year-old has been significantly less effective this season, he still owns a palatable 4.55 ERA with 109 strikeouts through 110.2 innings. Gausman is on track for a home start against the Rangers next weekend.

Green picked up a save Sunday against Detroit, throwing 1.2 perfect innings with no strikeouts.

Even with Yimi Garcia off the injured list, it was Green who received the first save opportunity coming out of the All-Star break. Sunday's result is a positive sign for fantasy managers who banked on Green to retain closing duties after being thrust into the role due to injuries. However, Sunday's save doesn't indicate that Green will be the Blue Jays' primary ninth-inning option moving forward. Garcia pitched the ninth inning of Saturday's loss, and it's possible that the team didn't want to pitch Garcia in back-to-back games because of his recent injury. Additionally, Toronto could opt to split save opportunities until one of the two emerges as the clear option. Overall, managers should have cautious optimism about Green's closing chances.

Rasmussen (elbow) recorded a strikeout as part of a 1-2-3 first inning in his rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Durham.

Per Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com, Rasmussen touched 99 miles per hour with his fastball and spotted 11 of his 15 pitches for strikes in the rehab outing, his first competitive action at any level since he underwent an internal brace procedure on his right elbow last July. Though the right-hander is expected to prepare for a starting role with the big club heading into the 2025 season, the Rays will ease him back from elbow surgery as a multi-inning reliever in 2024. Rasmussen will likely make at least a few more appearances in the minors before the Rays bring him back from the 60-day injured list, likely in early-to-mid August.

Springer went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored during Sunday's 5-4 win over the Tigers.

Springer had a field day against Detroit starter Keider Montero, tagging the pitcher for a solo home run, a two-run home run and a double in the three times they matched up. Springer entered the All-Star break on a heater, batting .368 with five homers in 18 games, and he hasn't slowed down, launching three homers with six RBI since regular-season play resumed Friday.

Judge went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk Sunday against the Rays.

Judge launched a three-run blast, his 35th of the season, in the seventh to put the Yankees on the board and draw them to within one. He later stepped into the box as the potential tying run in the ninth but failed to reach base. Judge continues to pace the majors with 89 RBI, although he had collected a total of only four RBI in 14 July games prior to Sunday.