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Otto (0-3) took the loss in Thursday's 12-1 defeat at the hands of the Astros, allowing seven runs on seven hits and four walks with three strikeouts in 3.1 innings.

Otto was able to prevent Houston from scoring in the game's first three innings but fell apart in the fourth, permitting eight of nine Astros to reach base and surrendering all of his seven runs in the process. Texas has now lost all four of Otto's starts and the righty possesses an unsightly 9.37 ERA across 16.1 innings.

Alexander (2-3) took the loss in Thursday's 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Rays, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks with four strikeouts in 5.2 innings.

Making a second straight start against Tampa Bay, Alexander gave up two runs in the first inning and navigated the next three innings unscathed before encountering more trouble the third time through the order. He's pitched well in September, permitting five earned runs in 14.2 innings, and lines up to face the White Sox on Tuesday.

Lopez (3-3) gave up seven runs (six earned) on seven hits and a walk over four innings Thursday to take the loss against the Angels. He had seven strikeouts.

The seven strikeouts matched his season high, but Lopez was otherwise ineffective in what was his worst start since joining the rotation back on Aug. 11. He gave up a pair of two-run homers to the light-hitting Luis Rengifo and Jose Rojas, and he needed 81 pitches to record only 12 outs. Chicago is going with a six-man rotation for the rest of the regular season, so Lopez is scheduled to face the Tigers on the road next week. He'll try to snap a skid of four straight starts without a victory.

Yang cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

Yang was cast off the 40-man roster Wednesday, but he'll remain in Round Rock after he went unclaimed on waivers. The southpaw has made 10 appearances (nine starts) at the Triple-A level this year and has recorded a 5.60 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 45 innings.

Patino will start Friday's game against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Patino was initially slated to start Saturday, but he'll be pushed up a day. However, the right-hander will still be pitching on normal rest since he last pitched Sunday versus the Tigers, when he gave up two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three in 4.1 innings.

Jimenez (illness) has reported to Triple-A Toledo to resume working out, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Jimenez tested positive for COVID-19 in early September, but he'll now begin building back up with the minor-league club. The right-hander will require at least one rehab appearance before he's activated, but it's not yet clear when he'll pitch for Toledo.

Loaisiga (shoulder) is expected to resume throwing Friday, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

Loaisiga landed on the 10-day injured list with a strained rotator cuff Sept. 5, and he'll resume playing catch just under two weeks later. The right-hander doesn't yet have a clear timetable to return, but his status should come into focus once he's able to ramp up his throwing.

Lopez (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Lopez's move to the 60-day IL is simply procedural after the Orioles announced last week that the right-hander has been shut down and won't return in 2021 due to a sprained ankle. Right-hander Brooks Kriske was claimed off waivers from the Yankees and optioned to Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move.

Mayers (5-5) earned the win over the White Sox on Wednesday, striking out the side in his lone inning of work.

The right-hander took over in the seventh inning with the score tied 2-2. He needed 16 pitches to strike out all three batters he faced, and he picked up the win as a result of Brandon Marsh's homer in the top of the following frame. Mayers has struck out 82 batters in 66.1 innings this season while notching a career-high 15 holds and two saves.

Peralta (5-3) took the win over Baltimore on Wednesday, allowing one hit and retiring one batter via strikeout.

Peralta came into the contest with two outs in the eighth inning and the Yankees down by a run. He allowed a single to Anthony Santander but finished the frame by striking out Ramon Urias. The southpaw was credited with the win as a result of New York rallying for two runs in the top of the ninth. Peralta has struck out five batters in his last 3.2 frames but has also walked five over that stretch.