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Sims (2-3) tossed six scoreless innings to earn the win in Tuesday's 4-0 shutout of the Mariners, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out four.

The rookie shaved over a full run off his ERA with the impressive outing. Sims now has a 4.13 ERA and 1.34 WHIP through his first five big-league starts, but his 15:8 K:BB in 28.1 innings suggests he's been more lucky than good. He'll next take the mound Monday in Philadelphia.

Stewart allowed five runs on four hits and four walks over two innings in a no-decision Tuesday against the Pirates. He struck out two.

Stewart held Pittsburgh scoreless through two innings before unraveling in the third. He allowed a two-run home run to Starling Marte and loaded the bases without retiring a batter in the third inning, with each runner coming around to score against the bullpen. While he owns a respectable 3.38 ERA and 1.29 WHIP on the season, Stewart has allowed nine runs over his last 7.1 innings with the Dodgers and it seems likely that he will pitch primarily out of the bullpen the rest of the way.

Jansen struck out the side in a clean inning of work to record his 34th save of the season Tuesday against the Pirates.

Jansen was his usual dominant self in this outing, pumping in 11 of 14 pitches for strikes while making quick work of the side. Over his last 10 outings, the All-Star has allowed one run while posting an absurd 20:1 K:BB. He owns a 1.28 ERA and 0.69 WHIP for the season.

Stewart was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City and named the starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

Alex Wood (chest) was sent to the disabled list to clear room for Stewart, who is set to make his third big-league start of the season. Stewart allowed seven runs (two earned) on eight hits and four walks across 7.2 innings during his first two starts for the Dodgers, so he'll look to improve the third time around. Yu Darvish (back) is expected to return over the weekend, so this may be Stewart's only start before being sent back to the minors or shifted into the bullpen.

De La Rosa (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery Tuesday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

At 28 years old, De La Rosa has now undergone the procedure twice, with the first coming in 2011. The rehab process should keep De La Rosa out for all of 2018.

McGowan was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

He'll take the roster spot of Steven Matz (elbow), who was sent to the disabled list in a corresponding roster move. McGowan hasn't played in a game for the big club this season, but he owns a 4.06 ERA and 55:24 K:BB through 62 innings with Las Vegas. He should work in low-leverage situations for the Mets moving forward.

Kontos (groin) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday.

Kontos said he would be good to go on Monday if the team needed him, suggesting the injury wasn't serious, but he will require at least a little down time. It's uncertain if he will be out longer than the minimum 10 days.

McGrath was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

After spending most of his season with Double-A San Antonio, McGrath will see his first action with El Paso. He pitched 6.2 innings during his most recent stint in the majors, after turning in a 2.66 ERA and 0.86 WHIP out of the bullpen for San Antonio.

White, 22, has a 1.50 ERA and 20:7 K:BB in 20 innings since being promoted to Double-A Tulsa.

Opposing batters are hitting a putrid .169 against the 6-foot-4 righty, who gives the Dodgers yet another hurler with high upside in their farm system. Walker Buehler and Yadier Alvarez may be ahead of White on the organizational depth chart, but it would be a mistake to overlook him.

Leiter will move into the rotation to start Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Matt Gelb of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

The Phillies sent Leiter back to the bullpen after he was tagged for eight runs (four earned) over five innings Aug. 15 against the Padres, but he'll get an opportunity to prove himself in a starting role again after Zach Eflin (shoulder) was forced to the disabled list Monday. It's uncertain if Eflin will miss more than one start with the injury, so it's conceivable that Leiter could head back to the bullpen as soon as next week in the event Eflin makes quick progress in his recovery.