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Wacha did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the White Sox, allowing one run on six hits and one walk with seven strikeouts over 7.2 innings.

He was locked in a pitcher's duel with Davis Martin, opening with six scoreless innings before yielding a run in the seventh. Wacha threw 70 of 105 pitches for strikes with 11 whiffs while not allowing an extra-base hit. The 34-year-old has now logged three straight quality starts and worked at least seven frames in eight of 17 outings this season. He'll take a 3.31 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 84:30 K:BB across 108.2 innings into a home matchup with the Phillies next weekend.

Wilson (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Angels.

Wilson will miss his third straight game after being removed early from Wednesday's contest with a left shoulder injury. It's not clear if the Athletics are considering a stint on the injured list for the 24-year-old. Alika Williams will once again take over at shortstop and bat ninth Saturday.

The Angels optioned Moore to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

Moore joined the active roster last week and went 4-for-20 with an RBI and 11 strikeouts while appearing in six games. With Jose Siri returning from the paternity list Saturday, Moore will now head back to the minors, where he sports a 1.053 OPS across 252 plate appearances. If his bat heats up again at Triple-A, the 23-year-old could draw consideration for another promotion later this summer.

The Angels reinstated Siri from the paternity list Saturday.

Siri is active for the Angels after spending the last couple of days on paternity leave. Before missing time, the 30-year-old slashed .275/.338/.493 with four homers and 16 RBI in 79 plate appearances this season. However, Siri is not in the starting lineup Saturday as Josh Lowe will remain in center field and bat ninth. Christian Moore was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake to make room for Siri on the roster.

The Astros are expected to recall Ullola from Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Sunday's game against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Houston has already optioned right-hander Kai-Wei Teng to Triple-A to open up room on the 26-man active roster for Ullola, who is set to receive his first big-league call-up.The 24-year-old has posted a 5.48 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 64:35 K:BB in 47.2 innings over 20 total appearances with Sugar Land this season, but he pitched more effectively after making the full-time move to the bullpen in late May, turning in a 2.70 ERA and 16:6 K:BB across 10 frames. Ullola is likely to serve as a low-leverage reliever while he's up with Houston.

Lin is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Lin has been out of action at Triple-A since mid-June, and he'll now be forced to miss the rest of the season after deciding to undergo Tommy John surgery. The procedure is likely to keep him out for the vast majority of the 2027 campaign as well.

Schneemann isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Seattle, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Schneemann will take a day to collect himself after going just 1-for-24 at the plate with 10 strikeouts across his last eight games. Gabriel Arias will pick up a start at third base and bat seventh.

Bassitt (back) underwent a minor procedure to have bone spurs removed from his back, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Bassitt was placed on the injured list June 8 with low-back discomfort, and his return to the major-league mound will be delayed after undergoing the back procedure. General manager Mike Elias said that the team will see where the 37-year-old stands in his recovery in a "couple weeks" before he potentially throws again, so Bassitt is a safe bet to be sidelined through into late July, at least.

Beavers (oblique) is in Baltimore before Saturday's matchup against Washington after playing in six rehab games, and he could soon be activated from the injured list, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Beavers, who was placed on the injured list May 13 with a right oblique strain, is feeling good and appears on the cusp of being reinstated. The 24-year-old is going through a workout Saturday after participating in six rehab games, which could be the final hurdle before activation. Prior to hitting the IL, Beavers slashed .243/.331/.369 with two homers and 12 RBI in 119 plate appearances.

DeLuca isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

DeLuca will step out of the starting nine Saturday after going 0-for-4 to begin the series Friday. His absence will allow Victor Mesa to start in right field while batting fourth.