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Nolasco (6-13) lasted just 3.2 innings after giving up four runs on six hits and two walks with two strikeouts in a losing effort against the Mariners on Friday.

This was Nolasco's first loss since July 26 despite posting a 5.53 ERA over an eight-start stretch. The veteran has given up a homer in three consecutive starts and owns a 1.92 HR/9 through 29 starts, which ranks second among all qualified pitchers. Nolasco's dangerous pitching style doesn't bode well for his chances against a hard-hitting Astros lineup next Thursday.

Perez (12-10) allowed five runs (but just two earned) on eight hits and a walk with four strikeouts over 5.2 innings and took home the win Friday night against the Yankees.

Perez very well could have had his fourth consecutive quality start if his defense had held up its end of the bargain. He is on some kind of roll right now, as Perez has now won seven consecutive starts with a 3,15 ERA over that span. That's all despite striking out just 26 batters in 45.2 innings. In today's game, it's rare to succeed while allowing that much contact, but Perez is making it work down the stretch in 2017.

Miley (8-12) allowed four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four over 5.2 innings to take the loss Friday against the Indians.

Miley gave up a three-run homer in the first inning, before settling down and not allowing his final run of the evening until the sixth inning, but in a game in which the Orioles bats fell silent, he had no chance to post a victory. This was the first time in four starts that he allowed more than two runs in an outing, and despite the loss, he's been a solid fantasy option down the stretch. He'll make his next start Thursday against the Yankees.

Clevenger (9-5) allowed no runs on three hits and three walks while striking out seven across six innings to earn the victory Friday against the Orioles.

Clevenger was staked to a three-run lead in the first inning and follow that up by holding the Orioles' bats silent, leading to his ninth victory of the year. He's now held opponents scoreless in three straight starts, and he's having the type of hot streak that can help lead fantasy teams to championships. He'll make his next start Wednesday against the Tigers.

Stroman (11-7) allowed four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out six across six innings to take the loss Friday against the Tigers.

Stroman gave up all of the damage when he allowed a grand slam to Nick Castellanos, while the offense was unable to score enough runs to take him off the hook for the loss. He's held opponents to two or fewer earned runs in six of his last seven starts, and despite having won just a single game over the past month, he remains as a decent fantasy starter. He'll make his next start Wednesday against the Orioles.

Rodon (shoulder) was placed on the disabled list Friday and will not pitch again in 2017.

The official diagnosis was shoulder inflammation. The plan is for Rodon to undergo further examination next week, likely an MRI, the results of which will determine his rehabilitation plan over the offseason. Rodon only managed to make 12 starts this year with a 4.15 ERA, but he flashed nasty stuff as he struck out 76 batters over just 69.1 innings.

Paxton (pectoral) threw 40 pitches in a simulated game Friday and said afterward that he expects to start next week against the Rangers, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Having made it through his sim game pain-free, Paxton now faces just one final hurdle -- a standard side session -- on his road back from a pectoral strain. He will likely be on a relatively strict pitch count in his first few starts back, but Paxton has been dominant when on the mound this season and most owners will want to deploy him right away.

Manning has been making strides with Low-A West Michigan and has been impressing his manager, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Manning got off to a rough start when he was promoted to Low-A in early August, but he's dazzled in his last two starts. The 19-year-old covered 11 innings in those games, giving up just five hits and no runs. He also struck out 15. "This kid has potential to be a front-end guy, and he's going to be pitching in some pretty big games for the Detroit Tigers," West Michigan manager Mike Rabelo said. Manning rates as the organization's No. 5 prospect, and while it'll be a while until he reaches the majors, there is a lot of upside here.

Gibson held the Royals to two runs on eight hits with one walk and no strikeouts over seven innings in Thursday's no-decision.

Despite the lack of strikeouts, Gibson was effective once again after beating Kansas City in his previous start. His season-long numbers still look ugly, but the righty has picked things up over his past four outings. Gibson's 3-0 in that span and has allowed just five runs in 26.2 innings for a 1.69 ERA. He has an excellent opportunity to keep the good times rolling in his next start Tuesday against a Padres offense that's produced the fewest runs in the league.

Rodon (shoulder) will undergo an MRI on Friday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Rodon's shoulder tightened up on him during warmups Thursday, resulting in his scratch just 15 minutes prior to first pitch. The White Sox understandably want to get the full picture before determining a course of action; after all, Rodon missed the first three months with left shoulder bursitis. Mike Pelfrey started in place of Rodon in the series finale.