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Junk (5-6) earned the win against the Mets on Friday, allowing one unearned run on three hits and two walks while striking out four across five innings.

The lone run Junk gave up in the fifth inning was unearned due to a fielding error by Kyle Stowers, and it was the first time since April 28 against the Dodgers that Junk did not yield an earned run in a start. The right-hander is one win shy from matching his total from 2025 and sits at a 4.58 ERA and 1.33 WHIP across 78.2 innings this season. Junk is lined up to face Atlanta on the road next week.

Elder (7-6) earned the win against the Nationals on Friday, allowing one run on four hits and three walks with three strikeouts over six innings.

Elder allowed a solo homer in the fourth inning but otherwise kept the Nationals' potent lineup at bay despite throwing just 52 of 93 pitches for strikes with only six whiffs. After posting a bloated 8.10 ERA in June, the 27-year-old rebounded with a 3.00 mark and two quality starts over four July outings. He'll carry a 3.84 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 101:40 K:BB across 119.2 innings this season into a home matchup with the Marlins next week.

Griffin (12-3) took the loss against Atlanta on Friday, allowing six runs on nine hits and two walks with three strikeouts over 5.1 innings.

Four of the six runs charged to Griffin came via the long ball, and he allowed 10 hard-hit balls overall. It ended a streak of 11 straight starts yielding three earned runs or fewer for the southpaw, who has now recorded just 18 punchouts over his past five outings. Griffin owns a 3.06 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 116:30 K:BB across 129.1 innings this season and lines up for a road matchup with the Phillies next week, though he could potentially be traded with Monday's deadline approaching.

Leahy did not factor into the decision Friday against the Blue Jays, allowing one run on six hits and one walk while striking out three across six innings.

Leahy kept Toronto off the board through five innings, but any chance of logging his first win since July 4 was dashed after he gave up an RBI double to Kazuma Okamoto in the sixth inning to tie the game at 1-1. It was the third consecutive quality start for Leahy and his sixth of the season, and he has a 3.44 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 91:35 K:BB over 107.1 innings. His next start is lined up for next weekend at home against the Rockies.

Bratt did not factor into the decision in Friday's 4-1 win over the Guardians, allowing one run on three hits and four walks with two strikeouts over five innings.

Bratt allowed a run in the first inning but rebounded with four scoreless frames, throwing 50 of 82 pitches for strikes with just five whiffs while allowing five hard-hit balls. It was the 23-year-old's best major-league start in five outings, though he owns an unappealing 12:15 K:BB during that stretch. He'll take a 5.23 ERA and 1.84 WHIP across 20.2 innings with the Diamondbacks into a home matchup with the Padres next week.

Imanaga (7-9) was saddled with the loss Friday as the Cubs fell 2-0 to the Yankees, allowing two runs on four hits over 6.2 innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.

Both runs off Imanaga came on solo shots by Amed Rosario in the fourth inning and Spencer Jones in the fifth, and the Chicago offense never got off the mat against Will Warren and the New York bullpen. It was Imanaga's third straight quality start and 10th of the season, and he's gone six straight outings without being tagged for more than two runs -- a stretch in which he's delivered a 1.77 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 31:6 K:BB over 35.2 innings. The veteran southpaw faces another tough test in his next start, which is set to come at home next week against the Dodgers.

Snell (elbow) said Friday that he'll make one more rehab start at Triple-A Oklahoma City before returning from the injured list, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.

Snell was brilliant during his last minor-league start, striking out nine batters while pitching four scoreless innings at Single-A Ontario. He built up to 60 pitches during his appearance, and it seems like the Dodgers want to increase his workload a bit more before having him rejoin the active roster.

Mets manager Andy Green said that Senga will start Friday's matchup against the Marlins, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.

With Freddy Peralta scratched from Friday's start as trade talks progressively advance, Senga will start in his place for the Mets. The 33-year-old has had a dreadful 2026 season, posting an 8.85 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 49:30 K:BB in 40.2 innings. Senga has registered five or more innings in just three of his 12 appearances this campaign.

The Phillies recalled Painter from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Painter will appear in Friday's series opener against Baltimore in some fashion. Painter will be making his first appearance with the big-league club since June 17. In 65 innings, the right-hander has struggled, posting a 7.06 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 53:24 K:BB this season. To make room on the 26-man roster for the 23-year-old, Philadelphia optioned Brian Keller to Triple-A.

The Mets have scratched Peralta from Friday's scheduled start versus the Marlins as trade interest in the hurler heats up, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

A trade does not appear imminent, but Peralta is a virtual lock to be dealt before Monday's deadline and the Mets don't want to risk him getting injured. The club has not yet revealed who will start Friday in Peralta's place. The Cubs, Rays, Phillies, Brewers and Atlanta are among the teams known to have trade interest in Peralta, who is a pending free agent.