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Patino gave up two runs on five hits and two walks with three strikeouts in 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus Detroit on Sunday.

The right-hander turned in another short start, but Tampa Bay's offense was able to get him off the hook after he exited down 2-1. Patino's ERA is at 4.62 with a 1.37 WHIP and 65:27 K:BB through 64.1 innings this year. With both Shane McClanahan (back) and Chris Archer (hip) on the injured list, Patino is likely to get another turn in the rotation, tentatively scheduled for a home rematch versus Detroit during next week's four-game series.

Bednar was unavailable for Sunday's game against the Nationals due to right side discomfort, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Manager Derek Shelton revealed prior to Sunday's contest that Bednar wouldn't be available out of the bullpen, and the Pirates' skipper said after the game that the right-hander's absence was due to discomfort in his side. The 26-year-old hasn't pitched since Tuesday, and the Pirates are reportedly considering placing him on the injured list.

Bednar isn't available out of the Pittsburgh bullpen for Sunday's series finale with the Nationals while he tends to an unspecified injury, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

According to Mackey, Bednar isn't dealing with an injury involving his throwing arm, but the Pirates haven't offered any further specifics on what's ailing the right-hander. With three saves in his last seven appearances, Bednar appears to have emerged as the Pirates' primary closer, but he now looks to be at risk of missing time while he tends to the injury. The Pirates are said to be considering placing him on the 10-day injured list.

The Dodgers recalled White from Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Sunday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

White's recent appearances with Los Angeles have come as a starter or primary pitcher out of the bullpen, but he'll likely serve as a mop-up reliever during his upcoming stint with the big club with Clayton Kershaw (forearm) on track to return from the 60-day injured list early this week to fill the final spot in the rotation. The Dodgers placed closer Kenley Jansen (personal) on the paternity list in a corresponding move.

The Dodgers placed Jansen on the paternity list prior to Sunday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The roster move comes about an hour after Jansen announced via his personal Twitter account that his wife gave birth to the couple's child, daughter Key'Gia. Since Jansen is expected to be away from the team until Tuesday, Los Angeles recalled pitcher Mitch White from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

Quezada (illness) was activated off the injured list at Double-A Springfield on Sunday.

Quezada dealt with a lat strain early in the season and then was caught up in Springfield's COVID-19 outbreak in August. Junior Fernandez (shoulder) shifted to the 60-day injured list to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.

De Los Santos was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Sunday.

The move clears room on the 40-man roster for the Phillies to activate Andrew Knapp off the COVID-19 injured list. De Los Santos owns a 6.75 ERA in 28 innings of relief this season, though his 30.7 percent strikeout rate could compel another team to claim him.

Brebbia was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday.

Brebbia covered 2.1 innings across three appearances during his most recent major-league stint. He allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks with four strikeouts in that span. Brebbia and Caleb Baragar move to the minors to make room for Wilmer Flores (hamstring) and Austin Slater (concussion) returning from the injured list.

Richards (7-2) fired a perfect sixth inning while striking out two, earning the win in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Richards entered the game with the Blue Jays down 1-0. However, after he fired a scoreless inning, Toronto put up 11 runs in the seventh inning to give Richards the win. He is 2-0 with nine strikeouts in seven scoreless innings over his last seven appearances.

Akin (2-9) allowed three earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three across six innings, taking the loss in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays.

Akin fired six shutout innings but failed to record an out in the seventh frame. He allowed a two-run homer to Bo Bichette to spark an 11-run inning by the Blue Jays. The 26-year-old has still been solid over his last four starts, with a 3.68 ERA and 0.91 WHIP. On the season, he carries a 6.83 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with 76 strikeouts in 85.2 innings.