Akin (0-8) allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three in five innings to take the loss against Atlanta on Friday.
Although Akin tossed 3.1 scoreless innings across his first two relief appearances in August, he's struggled in three starts since he rejoined the rotation. The southpaw has given up at least three runs in each of those starts, and he's been charged with losses in each. Since the All-Star break, Akin has posted an 8.84 ERA and 2.13 WHIP in 18.1 innings across six appearances (four starts). He tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Angels on Thursday.