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Wilson (1-1) took the loss Tuesday, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks over four-plus innings while striking out one as Atlanta fell 13-1 to the Brewers.

Although he did give Atlanta a quality start in his last big-league outing, Wilson has otherwise struggled when called upon, posting a 6.75 ERA and 1.71 WHIP through 18.2 innings. It's not yet clear whether he'll remain in the rotation until Kevin Gausman (foot) and Max Fried (blister) get healthy, or whether the club will turn to one of its many other pitching prospects -- or, perhaps, a trade -- for help.

Iglesias (2-8) took the loss Tuesday as the Reds were downed 4-3 by the Cubs in 10 innings, striking out two but giving up a walkoff solo home run to Kyle Schwarber in an inning of relief.

The right-hander grooved a 96 mph fastball right down the pipe with one out in the bottom of the 10th, and Schwarber drove it just over the wall in left-center. It was the first homer and the first run Iglesias has allowed in six July appearances, but it's not a new issue for him -- he's posted a 1.52 HR/9 this year after managing a 1.50 mark in 2018.

Clarke (back) will start Friday against the Brewers, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Manager Torey Lovullo confirmed Clarke's return from the injured list following the right-hander's scoreless rehab start Saturday. Clark, who hasn't pitched in the majors since July 2, has a 6.21 ERA over 10 appearances (nine starts).

Young (3-0) picked up the win in Tuesday's 9-2 victory over the Rangers, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over 5.1 innings while striking out four.

It was a homecoming of sorts for the southpaw, who pitched for TCU just a few miles away from Globe Life Park during his college days, and Young certainly seemed comfortable -- only Joey Gallo, with a fourth-inning solo shot, was able to solve him. The rookie will take a 0.96 ERA and 13:3 K:BB through 18.2 innings into his next start Sunday, at home against the Brewers.

Smith gave up three runs on four hits (two home runs) while striking out two over an inning en route to his second blown save of the season Tuesday against the Rockies.

Luckily for Smith, the Giants were able to rally back and secure the victory, giving the closer his third win of the season. The 30-year-old has blown two saves in three chances since the All-Star break after going a perfect 23-for-23 prior to that. Tuesday's three-run meltdown was Smith's worst outing of the season by far. The veteran southpaw was able to bounce back after his first blown save last week, so fantasy owners shouldn't worry quite yet.

Pomeranz did not factor into the decision after throwing five innings of one-run ball Tuesday, giving up three hits and a walk while striking out four in an extra-inning win over the Rockies.

Pomeranz was actually in line for his third win of the season, but closer Will Smith uncharacteristically blew a three-run lead in the ninth. There were rumors that the southpaw and his 6.10 ERA could be moved out of the rotation this past weekend, but the team decided to give him another shot, and it paid off, all things considered. Pomeranz is still at risk of being converted into a reliever, considering the recent promotion of Andrew Suarez and Pomeranz's inability to go past five innings in all but one start this season. If he does get another turn in the rotation, it would come Sunday at home against the Mets, but he wouldn't be more than a strikeout streamer for that matchup.

Voth (1-0) earned the win Tuesday at Baltimore after giving up one run on four hits over six innings. He struck out four, walked one and hit a pair of batters.

Voth was in trouble early after loading the bases in the first inning and giving up a solo homer in the second, but he quickly settled in to deliver six strong innings. The Nationals don't have a scheduled off day until Aug. 1, so the right-hander seems likely to remain in the rotation following Tuesday's performance. He's in line to start Monday versus the Rockies.

Neris was charged with a blown save after surrendering three runs on two hits and one walk over one-third of an inning in Tuesday's win versus the Dodgers. He had one strikeout.

Neris gave up a three-run home run to Matt Beaty and had major command issues as he delivered only seven of his 17 pitches for strikes. The Phillies rallied for three runs of their own in the bottom of the frame to take him off the hook for the loss. Neris has allowed nine runs across his last six innings, converting only one of four save chances in that stretch.

Diaz allowed two hits and a walk but struck out one batter during the ninth Tuesday against the Twins en route to the save.

The Twins were a single away from tying the game and maybe winning it, but Diaz managed to strand the bases loaded. He is 21-for-25 in save opportunities and is certainly keeping owners on the edge of their seats. He is 1-6 with a 5.20 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 58 strikeouts in 36.1 innings this season.

Jansen has a bruised right ankle after being hit by a comebacker in Tuesday's game at Philadelphia, Pedro Moura of The Athletic reports. He was charged with the blown save after giving up four hits and three runs while recording only one out during the ninth inning.

Jansen never exited the game but sported a heavy limp in the clubhouse, and he said that it was a mistake to stay in the game since he had trouble pushing off the mound, according to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. The severity of the injury is not fully clear, but the Dodgers seem likely to avoid utilizing the 31-year-old for a day or two, at least.