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Irvin allowed two runs on six hits and one walk with eight strikeouts through seven innings, taking a no-decision in Saturday's 8-6 loss to the Rangers.

Irvin left Saturday's game ahead by four runs, but the Oakland bullpen swiftly worked to undo the southpaw's superb effort. After a rocky August and beginning to September that saw Irvin post a K:BB of 11:11 through six starts, the A's and fantasy managers alike are jumping for joy over his eight strikeouts. He tentatively lines up to toe the rubber again Friday against the Angels.

Gonzales (8-5) recorded the win in a victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday, allowing three unearned runs on four hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out three.

The left-hander continued his mostly strong stretch run during his 101-pitch outing, with the second-inning home run he allowed to Henry Ramos his one glaring mistake. Gonzales bounced back nicely from surrendering five earned runs over five innings to this same Diamondbacks squad in his prior start, and he's now posted quality outings in six of his last eight trips to the mound. Gonzales will look to do his part to keep the Mariners' postseason push strong in his next start, tentatively scheduled at home Wednesday versus the Red Sox.

Albers was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.

He gave up 12 earned runs in seven innings over his last two starts. Jovani Moran will take his place on the active roster.

Boyd (elbow strain) will see orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister for an evaluation, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Considering Meister just performed Tommy John surgery on Tigers catcher Jake Rogers, this is a concerning development. It seems highly unlikely that Boyd will pitch again this season and it's possible he won't pitch again until the 2023 season.

Greinke (COVID-19) will start Tuesday against the Rangers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

It's a nice matchup for Greinke's first start back from the COVID-19 injured list. He has not pitched since Aug. 29 and logged a 3.72 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 13 strikeouts in 29 innings in five August starts. Greinke only has three strikeouts in 16 innings over his last three starts.

Bassitt (face) threw 30 pitches in his bullpen session Saturday and could make multiple starts before the end of the season, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

He will travel with the team on the upcoming road trip and will throw another bullpen session in Kansas City next week. That could be the final tuneup before he slots back into the rotation.

Allard was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against Oakland due to an illness.

Wes Benjamin will start in what will amount to a bullpen game. It's unclear when Allard will be ready to return to the rotation.

Boyd was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left elbow strain.

Given the timing of the injury, this may mean the end of Boyd's season. He dealt with elbow soreness from mid-June to late-August and was scratched from Friday's start. Tyler Alexander replaced him in the rotation.

Contrary to a previous report, Stripling will not start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Thomas Hatch will get the start, but Stripling could still pitch in relief at some point during Saturday's twin bill.

Lynch allowed four earned runs on seven hits while striking out four across six innings in the win over the Twins on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.

Lynch surrendered a pair of homers in the first inning to Byron Buxton and Josh Donaldson before recording an out. However, after he gave up the four runs to the first four batters he faced, he allowed no further damage over six frames. The 24-year-old has a 5.37 ERA and 1.61 WHIP with 47 strikeouts in 57 innings.