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Mautz allowed three runs on two hits, three walks and two hit batsmen while striking out none over one-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Mautz had virtually no control, throwing just 12 of 36 pitches for strikes. He's now allowed nine runs over seven innings across three appearances in the majors this season. Andre Pallante (elbow) is expected back soon, so this was likely nothing more than a spot start for Mautz, not that he did enough to earn another turn through the rotation on his own.

Hader struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the White Sox.

Hader threw eight of 14 pitches for strikes. He's been at his best throughout 2026, and that's been especially true during his ongoing 20-inning scoreless streak, during which he's allowed just five hits and three walks. Hader is at a 0.72 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 49:11 K:BB while remaining a perfect 22-for-22 in save chances over 37.1 innings.

Jansen was charged with a blown save Wednesday against the Twins, allowing no runs on one hit and one walk while striking out one.

Jansen was summoned to record the game's final five outs in a bases-loaded situation in the eighth inning, but he was unable to extricate Detroit from the jam and mustered only one out before being pulled. The veteran right-hander remains seven saves away from joining the illustrious 500-save club, so he'll need a very productive rest of September in order to accomplish that feat in 2026. Through 36 innings this year, he has a 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 42:21 K:BB with 17 saves in 23 opportunities.

Anderson took a no-decision against the Twins on Wednesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out five.

The right-hander continues to give the Tigers serviceable work since joining the rotation following the trades of Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize. Anderson has tallied at least four punchouts in five consecutive starts, giving up three runs or fewer each time out. He also threw a season-high 90 pitches Wednesday, suggesting he's ready to handle a full starter's workload going forward. Anderson is set to bring a season 3.73 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 101:37 K:BB over 91.2 innings into a home rematch with Minnesota.

Palencia, who allowed a run on two hits across an inning of relief in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to the Brewers, has been scored on in four out of five appearances since returning from the injured list in late August.

Palencia missed nearly two months with a right elbow flexor strain, and he's yet to get into a groove since returning from the injured list. The flamethrowing righty's ERA has climbed up to 5.14 due to his recent struggles, and he's simply a middle-relief option in Chicago's bullpen until further notice. As a result, Palencia's fantasy value is trending downward.

Faucher threw a clean ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Royals.

With closer Pete Fairbanks (hand) on the injured list, Faucher stepped up for the save Wednesday. The right-hander has yielded a lone earned run since the beginning of August and figures to serve as one of Miami's top options in the ninth inning while Fairbanks is on the mend. Faucher has a 3.77 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 64:32 K:BB with three saves (eight chances) in 59.2 innings this season.

Webb was removed from Wednesday's game against the Brewers after getting hit on the arm by a comebacker, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

Webb took a 102.5-mph line drive off his right forearm in the ninth inning and was taken out of the game immediately afterward. X-rays came back negative after the game, per Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network, though the Cubs may stay away from using Webb out of the bullpen for a day or two to give him time to recover. Daniel Palencia and Trent Thornton would figure to be next up to handle high-leverage situations.

Smith earned the save in Wednesday's 5-4, extra-inning win over the Pirates, allowing one unearned run on one hit while striking out two batters in the 10th inning.

The Giants scored two runs in the 10th inning to grab a 5-3 lead, and Smith was called upon to protect that lead in the bottom of the frame. The Pirates' automatic runner came home to score on an RBI single from Nick Gonzales, but Smith responded by striking out each of the next two batters before getting Rafael Flores to line out to center field. It was Smith's fourth save of the season (and third since Aug. 1), and the 26-year-old right-hander has a 3.13 ERA and 1.33 WHIP over 31.2 innings overall this year.

Rainey cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Toledo.

Rainey was DFA'd by Detroit after giving up three earned runs in just one-third of an inning Sunday, and he'll officially stick with the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 33-year-old righty will likely spend most of the final month of the season working as organizational depth at Toledo.

Bachar will serve as the opening pitcher in Thursday's game against the Giants, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.

Bachar will draw his eighth opening assignment of the season after giving up just two earned runs in 9.2 frames across his last five outings. He tossed 28 pitches in 2.1 innings during his most recent appearance Saturday and will likely have a similar workload Thursday before handing the game over to Carmen Mlodzinski.