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Wacha (9-9) took the loss after allowing four runs on four hits and one walk over six innings against the Astros on Tuesday. He struck out two.

Despite the loss, Wacha recorded his fifth straight start of at least six innings pitched. Wacha was a victim of the long ball, allowing two blasts to Jeremy Pena and one to Yordan Alvarez. The right-hander owns a 3.34 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 149:49 K:BB through 188.2 innings this season. Wacha is slated to make his next start Sunday against Pittsburgh.

Brown (6-3) earned the win after allowing one run on two hits and three walks over five innings against the Royals on Tuesday. He struck out 10.

Brown bounced back from his rocky start against Philadelphia on Wednesday by allowing just one run against Kansas City. The right-hander struck out 10 batters, tying a season high that he set Aug. 28 against the Mets. The 28-year-old owns a 3.43 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 110:49 K:BB over 97 innings this season. Brown is scheduled to make his next start Sunday against Atlanta.

Baz was removed from Tuesday's game against the Mets after getting hit on the elbow by a comebacker, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. He did not factor into the decision and allowed three earned runs on seven hits and two walks while recording two strikeouts over four-plus innings.

Baz took a 105-mph line drive off his right elbow from the bat of Bo Bichette to start the fifth inning, and after his subsequent warm-up pitch sailed over the head of the catcher, the Orioles made the call to take him out of the game. X-rays on his elbow came back negative following his removal, per Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com, but the team will likely monitor how Baz feels over the next couple of days before clearing him for his next start -- tentatively scheduled for Monday against Toronto.

Yesavage (knee) thew 34 pitches and failed to get out of the first inning of a rehab outing at Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Yesavage sat at 93.3 mph on his fastball, which topped out at 94.4 mph Tuesday. The right-hander allowed two runs, one of which was earned, on two hits and a walk. Toronto's goal is for the 23-year-old to start Sept. 21 in Baltimore. The Blue Jays would like their young arm back, as they are fighting for the third wild-card spot in the American League with the Guardians.

Taillon (elbow) revealed his "season is over" Tuesday and confirmed he'll be evaluated by Dr. Keith Meister in Texas on Sept. 22, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Taillon is hopeful that an injection or two along with an offseason to rest and rehab will get his right elbow back to health. It was thought at one point the right-hander could return before the regular season concluded as the Blue Jays make a push for the final wild-card spot in the American League, but that possibility has now been officially ruled out.

The Athletics placed Jump on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Sept. 13, due to a left shoulder impingement.

The A's have already been eliminated from playoff contention, so the move to the IL will officially bring an end to Jump's 2026 campaign. The left-hander finishes his rookie year having gone 6-11 in 20 starts with a 5.47 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 108:46 K:BB across 98.2 innings. He should compete for a rotation spot during spring training but likely won't enter camp with a guaranteed role.

The White Sox recalled Schultz from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

The left-hander was sent down in early August after making 15 appearances (14 starts) and posting a 6.06 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 59:31 K:BB across 65.1 innings. Schultz pitched well after being optioned to Charlotte, giving up just four earned runs across 21.2 frames in five outings after the demotion. The 23-year-old should serve as a long-relief option out of the bullpen now that he's back in the majors.

Rays manager Kevin Cash said recently that McClanahan (forearm) has resumed playing catch but still has "a long way to go" before returning to the active roster, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

McClanahan has been out since early September with left forearm tightness, and while Cash is "encouraged" the southpaw is progressing, the manager is unsure whether the hurler will make it back before the end of the regular season. If McClanahan does make a start later this month, it would likely be during the final week of the regular season and would involve a pitch count.

Martin will be utilized as a bulk reliever in Tuesday's game versus the Guardians, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

All 26 of Martin's appearances to this point have been traditional starts, but the White Sox have elected to use Chris Murphy in front of Martin as an opener for Tuesday's showdown in Cleveland. Martin has pitched well in two starts since coming back from the injured list, yielding a total of just one run over 10.2 innings.

Kremer allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out five batters over 5.2 innings in a no-decision against the Yankees on Monday.

Kremer gave up a solo homer to Jose Caballero in the third inning, but that's the only time New York was able to score against him. The right-hander fell one out shy of a quality start, but he racked up a healthy 14 whiffs on 94 pitches and logged his longest outing since he completed seven frames against Baltimore on Aug. 10. Kremer is next projected for a road matchup against the Angels.