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Wilson didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers, giving up four runs on seven hits over four innings in a 14-4 win. He struck out one without walking a batter.

Making his third start for the Pirates since being acquired from Atlanta, Wilson tossed 41 of 61 pitches for strikes but gave up plenty of hard contact (including two homers) and got the hook before he could benefit in the win column from Pittsburgh's offensive eruption. On the season, the right-hander sports a 4.82 ERA and 31:15 K:BB through 48.2 big-league innings.

Diaz (0-2) allowed one unearned run on one hit while striking out two over an inning of work, taking the loss in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to the Dodgers.

Diaz was brought on to start the top of the 10th inning, and after striking out Chris Taylor, he gave up a double to Cody Bellinger that scored ghost runner Corey Seager. Although Diaz was able to limit the damage to one, that was enough to saddle him with the loss, as the Mets failed to score in the bottom half.

Pomeranz (torn flexor tendon) will have surgery Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the season, Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Pomeranz had been sidelined with left forearm inflammation -- his second IL stint with that designation over the past six weeks. He also missed significant time earlier this season with a lat injury. Pomeranz is under contract with San Diego for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. He finishes the year with a 1.75 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 30 strikeouts in 25.2 innings.

Bickford (2-1) worked a perfect 1.1 innings while striking out two, picking up the win in Saturday's 2-1 victory over the Mets.

Bickford got four critical outs in the Dodgers' pursuit of victory Saturday night, including two strikeouts in the bottom of the 10th inning that set the table for Corey Knebel's third save of the season. Bickford has now struck out at least one batter in seven straight outings and hasn't allowed an earned run since July 30.

Peters will start Sunday's game against the Brewers, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

He threw five innings Aug. 7 at Triple-A but has not pitched more than three innings in any other appearance since going six innings July 10. All told, Peters has a 3.71 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 63 strikeouts in 53.1 innings through 13 appearances at Triple-A. It's unclear if he will be making a spot start or if he could stick in the rotation going forward.

Farmer was designated for assignment Saturday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

This marks the second time this season that the Tigers designated Farmer for assignment, and it seems probable that he will once again remain in the organization. He has a 6.37 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 37 strikeouts in 35.1 innings this season.

Rodriguez was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday with a right lat strain, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports.

He was optioned to the minors Wednesday after starting one half of Tuesday's doubleheader, and it appears he suffered the lat injury either during that start or during a side session afterwards. Rodriguez was a strong candidate to return to the majors in short order, but now he should be considered out indefinitely.

Reed was recalled by the Mets on Saturday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Reed made his major-league debut for the Dodgers in July, allowing three runs (two earned) in 5.1 innings of relief. He'll now get the chance to make his first appearance for his new team after being claimed off waivers in early August; Reed spent two days in the Mets' bullpen earlier in the month but didn't enter a game.

Hartlieb was recalled by the Mets on Saturday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Hartlieb was up as the extra man for Wednesday's doubleheader but did not get into either game. He was sent back to Triple-A Syracuse following the game but is back with the team just three days later and will try to improve on his 10.29 ERA and 2.29 WHIP, numbers he's recorded in seven innings of relief.

Smith landed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation Saturday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Smith has pitched well in 41.1 innings for the Mets this season, cruising to a 2.40 ERA and 1.06 WHIP, though he owes at least some of his success to an unsustainable .212 BABIP. It's not yet clear how much time he'll miss.