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Machado (1-2) took the loss Sunday versus the Mets, allowing one run on three hits while recording only one out.

The right-hander was brought on for the eighth inning, but he loaded the bases and recorded his only out on a Patrick Mazeika sacrifice fly that scored the Mets' go-ahead run. Machado has yielded five runs (four earned) in his last four appearances spanning just 1.2 innings. He has a reasonable 3.65 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB across 24.2 innings this year, and he's added six holds and two blown saves.

Loup (5-0) walked one and struck out none in a scoreless inning to earn the win Sunday versus Washington.

The southpaw kept the game tied at 6-6 in the seventh inning, and the Mets put him in line for a win by going ahead in the top of the eighth. Since the start of July, Loup has been nearly untouchable, as he's allowed just two runs on 11 hits, 10 walks and three hit batters while striking out 20 in 24 innings. He's pitched to a microscopic 1.13 ERA and 0.92 WHIP with a 49:13 K:BB and 14 holds through 47.2 innings this year.

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.

White was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

The 26-year-old was demoted after starting Aug. 29 against the Rockies, and he'll rejoin the Dodgers on Sunday with AJ Pollock (hamstring) headed to the injured list. Los Angeles has yet to announce a starter for Tuesday's game at St. Louis, and White should be in consideration to take the mound.

Doval was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Doval had a one-game stint in the majors in mid-August and will rejoin the big-league roster. There's a strong likelihood the 24-year-old pitches during Sunday's series finale against the Dodgers since manager Gabe Kapler is employing a second consecutive bullpen game due to injuries in the starting rotation.