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Stanek (1-4) allowed one earned run on one hit in one-third of an inning, taking the loss to the Padres on Sunday.

Stanek relieved Kendall Graveman with one out in the ninth inning. He retired the first batter and needed just one final out to force extra innings. However, he surrendered the game-winning home run by Jake Cronenworth. The 29-year-old had five straight scoreless appearances prior to Sunday's loss. He has a 3.86 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with 73 strikeouts in 58.1 innings this season.

Jax allowed four runs on six hits and a walk over 4.2 innings in Sunday's win over the Rays. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

Jax kept the Rays off the board for two innings before coughing up a two-run blast to Brandon Lowe in the third. He allowed another run in the fifth and was charged with a fourth and final run after Austin Meadows went deep off Caleb Thielbar. Jax has been hammered for 19 runs over 14.1 innings (11.93 ERA) over his last three outings. He's lined up to face Kansas City at home next week.

Patino allowed four runs on six hits and three walks over 2.2 innings in Sunday's loss to Minnesota. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.

Most of the damage against Patino came in the second inning, during which he allowed three runs on four hits and a walk. It was his shortest appearance since April and just his second time giving up more than three runs in his last seven outings. The rookie right-hander now owns a 4.65 ERA with a 62:25 K:BB through 60 innings. Patino is projected to face the Tigers on the road next weekend.

Colome allowed two hits and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning Sunday, earning a save over Tampa Bay.

After forcing a double-play ball, Colome found himself in a two-on, two-out jam. He escaped when Nelson Cruz flew out to center to end the game. The 32-year-old has converted each of his last four save chances and hasn't given up a run in his last five innings. Colome is sporting a 4.10 ERA and a 42:22 K:BB this season.

Alexy is listed as the Rangers' probable starting pitcher for Monday's game against the Angels.

The rookie right-hander will be rewarded with a second turn through the Texas rotation after he struck out four Rockies over five scoreless frames en route to capturing the win in his MLB debut Aug. 30. Whether he sticks in the rotation beyond Monday will likely depend on how he fares against the Angels; the Rangers could get as many as two starting options back from the COVID-19 injured list by the end of the week in Spencer Howard and Dane Dunning.

Robles was removed from Sunday's loss to Cleveland due to lat tightness, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Robles struck out two in a perfect eighth inning Sunday, but manager Alex Cora revealed after the game that the right-hander was unable to pitch the ninth inning due to his injury. Cora doesn't believe the issue is serious, so the 31-year-old should be considered day-to-day.

Lowther will be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to start Monday's game against the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Lowther returned to the mound at Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday after he missed a month and a half with a shoulder injury, and he allowed three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out four in 5.2 innings. The southpaw should be able to handle a full workload in his return to the majors.

Kowar will draw a second straight turn through the Kansas City rotation in Tuesday's game at Baltimore, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

After joining Kansas City when the roster expanded from 26 to 28 men, Kowar slotted back into the team's rotation. He delivered a quality start Sept. 1 in a no-decision versus Cleveland, striking out six over six innings while giving up two runs on five hits and three walks. The Royals will reward Kowar with another start as a result, and he should hold down a spot in the team's six-man rotation until one of Brad Keller (lat) or Jakob Junis (shoulder) returns from the injured list.

Marte (COVID-19 protocols) rejoined the Angels in Anaheim on Friday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Both Marte and Reid Detmers (COVID-19) returned to the club Friday, though manager Joe Maddon indicated that he isn't sure how long it will take for either player to be ready for activation, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Marte has pitched in only one game for the big club this season, but he could retain his bullpen spot upon his return if the organization decides it wants to evaluate him down the stretch.

Misiewicz (forearm), activated from the injured list earlier in the day, secured his 16th hold in a win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday by firing a scoreless eighth inning during which he allowed a hit and issued a walk.

Manager Scott Servais wasted no time getting one of his trusted bullpen options back into action, and Misiewicz gave his previously ailing forearm a good test by firing 21 pitches during his one frame. The southpaw should be set to resume his usual heavy workload moving forward, having already logged 55 appearances this season.