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Alcala (biceps) played catch in the outfield Sunday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

He's making progress, but there's not yet a timetable for Alcala's return. His right biceps tendinitis has at least been described as "mild," which suggests that Alcala should make it back from the 10-day injured list before the end of the season.

Knehr (1-0) allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk while striking out one across two innings, earning the win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Knehr was called up prior to Sunday's game to fill innings in the scheduled bullpen game. He entered in the third inning in a tie game and allowed a run in the third frame on a Ketel Marte triple. However, the Padres scored three in the fifth frame to take the lead and put Knehr in line for the win. The 24-year-old has allowed just one run in 6.1 innings over his past three appearances. On the season, he has a 2.77 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 13 innings.

Peters (0-1) allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and three walks with three strikeouts in 4.2 innings, taking the loss Sunday versus Milwaukee.

The southpaw made his first major-league appearance of 2021, but he wasn't very effective. Peters was let down by his defense in the first inning, and he gave up an RBI double to Christian Yelich in the third. The 28-year-old could remain in the rotation while Bryse Wilson (general soreness) is on the shelf, but Peters isn't likely to have much fantasy relevance on a subpar Pittsburgh team. His next turn through the rotation is tentatively scheduled for next weekend in St. Louis.

Suter (12-5) struck out two in a perfect inning, earning the win Sunday versus Pittsburgh.

The southpaw worked the fifth inning after Eric Lauer lasted only four frames in his return from the COVID-19 injured list. Suter kept Pittsburgh off the bases, and Milwaukee held onto a narrow 2-1 lead to the end of the game. As a multi-inning reliever, Suter has been particularly effective at snagging wins this year. He's added a save, six holds and seven blown saves while posting a 2.81 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 57:18 K:BB through 57.2 innings.

Hader struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over Pittsburgh.

Milwaukee's closer has made two appearances since returning from the COVID-19 injured list, striking out five while allowing just one hit across two innings. Hader made quick work of the Pirates on Sunday, needing just 12 pitches to close out the contest. The hard-throwing lefty has a 1.74 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 72:14 K:BB and 23 saves in 24 chances across 41.1 innings.

Sims (5-2) struck out two in 1.1 perfect innings to earn the win Sunday against the Phillies.

Sims was charged with a loss and blown save in his last appearance when he allowed three runs (two earned) in two-thirds of an inning against Atlanta on Wednesday. However, he worked as a middle reliever Sunday and earned his fifth win of the season after he relieved starter Sonny Gray in the bottom of the fifth inning. The 27-year-old has made three appearances since he returned from the injured list, and he's held the opposition scoreless in two of those outings.

White (hand) has made two starts for Low-A Down East since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list Aug. 10, working 4.1 innings and striking out seven while giving up one earned run on four hits and three walks between the outings.

White was on the IL for nearly three months with a fractured bone in his hand. Since joining the Rangers as a second-round pick in the 2018 first-year player draft, White has tossed only 6.2 innings in affiliated ball after spending most of 2019 and 2020 recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Hernandez allowed a run on four hits and a walk over 5.1 innings in Sunday's win over the Cubs. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.

It was Hernandez's third MLB appearance this season and first since June 3 after his second stint on the 60-day injured list. He showed no signs of rust, cruising through five shutout innings to begin the game. The only blemish on his outing was a solo shot off the bat of Frank Schwindel in the sixth. It's been a small sample size, but Hernandez has impressed this season with a 2.84 ERA and a 13:1 K:BB over 12.2 frames. He's projected to take the mound in Cincinnati next week.

Herget cleared waivers and elected free agency Sunday.

Herget was sent down Aug. 8 and cast off the 40-man roster Friday, and he'll hit free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Round Rock. The right-hander has allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits and no walks while striking out two in four innings across four major-league appearances this year.

Junis (undisclosed) has made three rehab starts in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, covering 5.1 total innings while striking out eight and giving up three earned runs on nine hits and zero walks.

Junis has been on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Omaha since July 9, but he was cleared to begin his rehab assignment in the ACL just over a month later. After building up to 2.1 innings in his most recent rehab start Saturday, Junis may require only one or two more outings in the lower levels of the minors before slotting back into the Omaha rotation.