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Woo (shoulder) told reporters Monday that he's "100 percent confident" he will make his scheduled start against the Phillies on Wednesday, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.

Woo has been working through right shoulder soreness, which shortened his last start against the Astros on Aug. 16 and caused him to skip a turn in the rotation Friday against the Cubs. He felt optimistic after throwing a bullpen session Sunday, and it appears the right-hander will toe the rubber for Wednesday's series finale. Woo has a 9-8 record over 24 starts this season with a 4.10 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 137:29 K:BB across 138.1 innings.

The Yankees optioned Beck to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday.

Beck's latest stint in the majors lasted only one day, and he did not make an appearance. He is expected to be replaced on the roster by Justin Topa.

Miller conceded after Sunday's loss to the Cubs that he's dealt with a minor right lat injury since his July 24 start against the Rangers, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.

Miller had a start pushed back one day when he first began feeling discomfort in his lat. He's taken the ball on turn since then, but the results have not been there, with the hurler logging a 7.92 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 21:15 K:BB over 30.2 frames covering his last six outings. A move to the bullpen for Miller is possible, but the health of Bryan Woo (shoulder) complicates the decision. For now, Miller is tentatively lined up to start Sunday's game in Toronto.

Gonsolin (elbow) is on track to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha this week, per MLB.com.

Gonsolin signed with the Royals on Aug. 13 and is nearing the final stage of his recovery from Tommy John surgery with an internal brace, which he underwent on his right elbow in August 2025. The right-hander's first outing is expected to last approximately three innings or 50 pitches. It remains to be seen how many rehab starts Kansas City plans to give him, but Gonsolin figures to receive some starting opportunities with the big-league club down the stretch in September.

Griffin (15-4) earned the win Sunday against the Rockies, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four over five innings.

Griffin labored through a 47-pitch second inning that accounted for both Colorado runs, and he was fortunate to escape the frame with the bases loaded without further damage. Cleveland provided plenty of support with six runs while he was on the mound, helping Griffin secure his 15th victory, one short of the MLB lead. The left-hander has failed to complete six innings in four of his last five starts, and his ERA sits at 3.19 alongside a 1.13 WHIP and 135:38 K:BB across 149.1 innings this season. He's scheduled to face the Royals at home in his next start.

Kikuchi (0-4) took the loss Sunday against the Rangers, allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out four over five innings.

Making his first start since April 29 after a lengthy absence due to shoulder inflammation, Kikuchi picked up where his early-season struggles left off. The left-hander surrendered home runs to Ezequiel Duran and Elias Diaz and allowed five earned runs for the third time in eight major-league starts this season. Kikuchi posted a 5.81 ERA and 1.58 WHIP across seven outings before landing on the injured list and was hit hard during his rehab assignment, allowing 22 earned runs over 12.2 innings. He'll look for better results in his next scheduled start Sunday against the Phillies.

Javier did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Athletics, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out a season-high eight over four innings.

Javier generated an impressive 21 whiffs while throwing 56 of his 90 pitches for strikes and set a season high by punching out eight. He kept the Athletics scoreless through four innings, but when he returned for the fifth, the right-hander allowed a leadoff single and a walk before Brian Serven launched a three-run homer that chased him from the game. Javier has not seen much improvement since returning to the rotation, posting a 5.68 ERA with a 0-3 record across four starts. He owns an inflated 6.47 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 38:19 K:BB across 40.1 innings this season and is slated to face the Mets on the road Saturday.

Woo (shoulder) completed a successful bullpen session Sunday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Woo last pitched Aug. 16 against the Astros, exiting the contest after having tossed six innings of two-run ball while throwing 75 total pitches. The right-hander was lifted due to right shoulder soreness, and his next turn in the rotation was skipped. Woo left Sunday's bullpen session feeling optimistic about the shoulder, and he outlined that he doesn't think that his season is in jeopardy, but he still wants to be cautious. Woo is currently occupying a spot on the 26-man roster, and if he can't pitch in the near future, he will need to be placed on the injured list. The Mariners are expected to make a decision about the 26-year-old's future before the team's series opener against the Phillies on Monday.

Jax (elbow) struck out two in a rehab start for Triple-A Durham on Sunday, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks in three innings.

Jax built himself up to 42 pitches Sunday, moving one step closer to rejoining Tampa Bay's rotation. The right-hander is recovering from right elbow discomfort, and it's possible his next appearance will come in the major leagues. It remains to be seen if the Rays will shift Ian Seymour back to the bullpen upon Jax's return or if they'll instead turn to a six-man rotation.

Flaherty (forearm) threw a bullpen session Sunday in Kansas City, MLB.com reports.

The Tigers reportedly came away encouraged by how Flaherty looked during his first time getting back on a mound since he landed on the injured list July 21 due to right forearm flexor inflammation. Flaherty is expected to throw another side session within the next few days before he potentially moves on to facing hitters in live batting practice.