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Davies won't pitch during this weekend's series against the Cardinals, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Davies' final turn through the rotation lined up for Friday's series opener, but he'll instead shut things down after discussing it with the team. The 28-year-old struggled during his first season with the Cubs, posting a 5.78 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 114:75 K:BB over 148 innings, and he's poised to hit free agency during the offseason.

The Marlins hope to start Lopez (shoulder) in Sunday's season finale against the Phillies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Lopez has been on the injured list since mid-July due to a right rotator cuff strain, but he threw two innings in a rehab appearance at Triple-A Jacksonville on Sept. 23 and tossed three simulated innings in a bullpen session Tuesday. If he's ultimately cleared to start Sunday, he'll likely be limited to around four innings against Philadelphia.

Castillo (personal) was activated from the family medical emergency list Thursday.

Castillo will start Friday's game against the Pirates, and he'll rejoin the active roster a day before the matchup. The right-hander has posted quality starts in each of his last two appearances and has recorded a 1.46 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 12.1 innings during that time.

Wainwright will start the NL Wild Card Game on Wednesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Wainwright made his final start of the regular season Tuesday, and he'll have additional rest ahead of his postseason start. The right-hander posted a 5.06 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 16 innings across his last three starts, but he'll attempt to bounce back against the team's NL West opponent in the pivotal wild-card matchup.

Walker didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Marlins, giving up two runs on two hits and three walks over 7.1 innings. He struck out five.

He took a shutout into the eighth inning, but after Lewin Diaz led off the frame with a double and Walker then issued a one-out walk to Eddy Alvarez, the right-hander got the hook after 90 pitches (57 strikes) and had to watch as Seth Lugo let both inherited runners score plus one more, costing Walker his eighth win. He struggled throughout the second half of the season but was able to deliver a strong performance in his final start. Walker wraps up the 2021 campaign with a 4.47 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 146:55 K:BB through 159 innings.

Gray (7-9) allowed five earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six across 4.2 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the White Sox.

Gray surrendered runs in each of his last three innings to sink his effort. The big blow came on a two-run home run by Gavin Sheets in the third inning, as Gray allowed no other extra-base hits. He'll end the season in disappointing fashion, surrendering nine earned runs across his last 8.2 frames and two starts. Gray's final 4.19 ERA doesn't stand out positively, though he also had a 1.22 WHIP and 155 strikeouts across 135.1 innings.

Wood did not factor in the decision against Arizona on Wednesday despite hurling six scoreless frames during which he allowed three hits and no walks while striking out six.

The southpaw put together arguably his finest performance of the campaign, finishing with at least six innings and no runs for the first time in his 26 starts. However, Wood had to settle for a no-decision, as San Francisco didn't get on the scoreboard until the seventh frame. Assuming he doesn't pitch again in the regular season, Wood will finish the campaign with a 3.83 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 152:39 K:BB along with a 10-4 record over 138.2 innings. He'll likely be a part of San Francisco's playoff rotation.

Kelly hurled five scoreless innings against San Francisco on Wednesday, allowing three hits and four walks while striking out four. He did not factor in the decision.

Kelly struggled with efficiency in the contest, needing 96 pitches to get through five frames and issuing his most free passes since he walked five batters May 8. However, the right-hander didn't allow any extra-base hits and managed to keep the Giants off the scoreboard. Overall, it was a positive final start for Kelly, who entered the contest having yielded 15 earned runs over his previous 15.2 innings. In the likely case that he doesn't pitch again this season, Kelly will finish the campaign with a 4.44 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 130:41 K:BB across 158 innings.

Contreras allowed three hits and a walk with four strikeouts in three innings, taking a no-decision versus the Cubs on Wednesday.

Contreras made a strong first impression in his first major-league start, although the Cubs' offense isn't a huge threat. The right-hander had a solid year in the minors with a 2.64 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in 58 innings across 13 starts between Double-A Altoona and Triple-A Indianapolis. The 21-year-old only made one Triple-A appearance, so he may begin the 2022 season there; however, a strong start to the season could see him quickly rise to the big leagues again.

Flaherty allowed one hit and one walk with one strikeout through a scoreless inning of work in Wednesday's 4-0 loss to the Brewers.

For just the second time in his career, Flaherty made an appearance out of the bullpen Wednesday. The right-hander gave up a double to Lorenzo Cain and a walk to Jackie Bradley but did not allow a run. The Cardinals would love to have the 2019 version of Flaherty available to start a playoff game or two, but the oblique and shoulder injuries that the 25-year-old has suffered this season leave his role undetermined as St. Louis eyes up an October run.