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McKenzie allowed six runs on four hits and three walks over four innings in a no-decision Saturday against the White Sox. He struck out a pair.

McKenzie was touched up for three long balls, including a grand slam by Seby Zavala in the fourth inning that broke the game wide open and gave Chicago a 6-1 lead. The 23-year-old McKenzie has alternated good starts with bad ones in his four appearances since being recalled from the minors earlier this month. He had managed to minimize the walks prior to issuing three free passes Saturday, but he's also allowed six home runs in his last three outings. All told, McKenzie has posted a 5.57 ERA in July and a 6.11 mark in 15 games (14 starts) overall.

Ober allowed one earned run on four hits and one walk with six strikeouts through four innings, taking a no-decision in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Cardinals.

Ober inherited an early 7-0 lead Saturday night and did his part to ensure the Cardinals couldn't stage a comeback. The only damage against his line came on a Harrison Bader RBI base hit in the fourth inning. Saturday marked his first start since in which he didn't allow multiple earned runs since July 5. His six strikeouts were one shy of his career high. The rookie has been a reliable option for the Twins since joining the rotation full-time in June. However, Minnesota's reluctance to allow Ober to go deep into ballgames limits his ability to accrue wins.

Berrios cleared intake protocols and will make his Blue Jays debut Sunday versus the Royals, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

The right-hander lined up to pitch Friday for the Twins before being traded to the Blue Jays, and he'll debut for his new team just two days later. Berrios posted a 3.48 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 126:32 K:BB over 121.2 innings (20 starts) for Minnesota this season, and he'll attempt to continue that form with Toronto.

Springs was removed from Saturday's game against the Red Sox with a sprained right knee, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

The right-hander suffered the injury when his knee buckled while he was attempting to field a bunt. Springs faced three batters prior to exiting and had one strikeout while allowing two hits. It's not believed to be a serious injury, though the 28-year-old is still expected to require a trip to the injured list, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

Cobb (wrist) doesn't believe he'll require a long stay on the injured list, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Cobb underwent scans of his wrist, which didn't turn up anything too worrisome. He's also no longer dealing with the blister that forced him to exit his most recent start early. Whether or not he'll be able to return in the minimum 10 days remains to be seen, but it doesn't sound as though he'll be out for an extended period.

Kaprielian's shoulder inflammation is not considered serious, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Kaprelian hit the injured list Saturday and will miss at least one start, but it sounds as though he may not miss much more than that. Daulton Jefferies will take his place in the rotation to start Sunday against the Angels.

Kaprielian was placed on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder impingement Saturday.

Kaprielian was charged with the loss in his last outing when he gave up six runs in 4.1 innings against the Padres, and his shoulder issue could have contributed to his struggles. The right-hander had been scheduled to start Sunday's series finale against the Angels, but Daulton Jefferies will be recalled Sunday to take his place, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Kaprielian's move to the injured list will clear room on the active roster for Yan Gomes and Josh Harrison.

Bielak was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Bielak made just four relief appearances since the start of July, and he recorded a win with a 2.35 ERA and 0.78 WHIP in 7.2 innings. His removal from the active roster will make room for trade acquisition Phil Maton.

Manoah (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to his start Saturday against the Royals.

The rookie posted a 2.90 ERA and 52:15 K:BB in 40.1 innings across eight starts before landing on the injured list July 19 with a bruised back. Manoah will face Kansas City for the first time in his career Saturday. Trent Thornton was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo to clear space on the roster.

Glasnow (elbow) will likely require Tommy John surgery next week, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Glasnow suffered a partial UCL tear in mid-June, but he threw off a mound Friday and was optimistic that he would be able to return sometime in 2021. While Passan reports that there's a "small chance" doctors will find a path toward rehab rather than surgery, the right-hander would miss most or all of the 2022 campaign if he ultimately undergoes the procedure.