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Webb (12-9) picked up the win over the Padres on Saturday, allowing three runs on 10 hits and two walks over six innings while striking out three.

Webb got knocked around early, allowing four consecutive batters to reach to open the contest, which would lead to two early runs coming across for San Diego. The right-hander gave up 10 hits on the night, which matched his season high, while allowing the leadoff man to reach in four of his six innings on the mound. However, he still managed to record his fourth quality start in his last six outings in addition to securing his 12th win of the campaign. Webb has now won five of his last six decisions (spanning eight starts), though he's also failed to record more than four strikeouts in three straight.

Scherzer (shoulder) allowed one walk, hit a batter and struck out eight over four scoreless innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

Scherzer mowed down the opposition with three perfect innings before the walk and hit-by-pitch in the fourth frame. The right-hander believes the nerve issue that impacted his shoulder has been remedied, per MLB.com. If he responds well to his next throwing session following Saturday's rehab start, Scherzer could return from the 15-day injured list to rejoin the Rangers on their road trip this upcoming week.

Houck isn't expected to make his next start until Friday against the Yankees in New York after manager Alex Cora said Saturday that the right-hander will be pushed to the back of the Red Sox's pitching schedule, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

The Red Sox want to build in some more rest for Houck in advance of his next start while the 28-year-old has largely struggled since the All-Star break. In his nine outings in the second half, Houck has turned in four quality starts while pitching to a 4.78 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 38:21 K:BB over 52.2 innings. In order to facilitate the extended break for Houck, the Red Sox will call up a pitcher from the minors to start Sunday's series finale versus the White Sox, while rotation members Brayan Bello, Kutter Crawford, Nick Pivetta and Cooper Criswell all appear set to make their next turns before Houck takes the hill again.

Schwellenbach (5-7) took the loss against the Blue Jays on Saturday, allowing six runs (three earned) on 10 hits over five innings. He struck out three.

Schwellenbach went 1-2-3 through the opening frame before surrendering a leadoff homer to Spencer Horwitz to open the second. Horwitz would continue to be a thorn in the right-hander's side throughout the contest, launching a second leadoff shot in the fourth to kick off a three-run inning for Toronto while also tagging Schwellenbach for an RBI double in the fifth. The 24-year-old would still make it through five frames for the 15th time in 17 starts this season, though not before giving up a season-high 10 hits. It also marked the fourth time on the campaign that Schwellenbach has coughed up two or more home runs in an outing, and he's now given up multiple runs in six of his last seven starts.

DeGrom (elbow) allowed one hit and struck out five over four scoreless innings in a rehab start for Double-A Frisco on Saturday.

DeGrom made his fourth rehab start, and the four innings were the most he's thrown. The right-hander, who was scheduled to throw 60 pitches, was too efficient, dispatching the opposition on just 49 throws. The Rangers plan to have deGrom return from the 60-day injured list to make his season debut in the majors at some point during Texas' road trip to Arizona and Seattle that begins Tuesday and runs through next Sunday.

Berrios (15-9) picked up the win over Atlanta on Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk over six innings while striking out five.

Berrios was efficient throughout his time on the mound, allowing just two hits and a walk through the first four innings before surrendering an RBI single to Michael Harris in the bottom of the fifth. That would be the only run he'd allow in the contest while going on to log his sixth consecutive quality start. The right-hander has also won each of his last six starts, posting a 36:6 K:BB over that stretch. His 15 wins on the campaign have him tied for third in the majors with Seth Lugo.

Cabrera (head) is slated to start Sunday's game against the Phillies in Miami.

Cabrera had initially been in line to start Friday versus Philadelphia, but he was scratched approximately 70 minutes before the opening pitch after reporting migraine-like symptoms. The Marlins instead opted for an impromptu bullpen day while Cabrera was briefly hospitalized due to the issue but quickly released. After rejoining the Marlins on Saturday, Cabrera is apparently feeling much better and will now end up taking the hill for the series finale as a replacement for Max Meyer, who was placed on the injured list with shoulder bursitis.

Lodolo (finger) will meet with a doctor Monday and then join teammates in St. Louis the following day, MLB.com reports.

Cincinnati manager David Bell said Saturday that if Lodolo can bend his finger "all the way," then the left-hander will start a throwing program. Lodolo has spent four different stints on the injured list in 2024 with four different injuries.

Greene (elbow) will throw a live batting-practice session Tuesday, then another one five days later, MLB.com reports.

Greene is expected to throw two innings in each session. The next step after that is to pitch in a major-league game during the Reds' homestand, which runs from Sept. 17-22. Cincinnati manager David Bell stressed Saturday that Greene will not be built up to throw seven innings.

Crochet (6-11) allowed four runs on five hits and a walk while striking out three over two innings to take the loss versus the Red Sox on Saturday.

Crochet's workload continues to drop as part of the White Sox's plan to trim his innings. He wasn't particularly good in this game either -- he needed 51 pitches to get through two frames, laboring through a four-run first inning by Boston. While he's maintained a 3.83 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 191:32 K:BB over 134 innings across 29 starts this season, his current workload all but guarantees he won't pitch deep enough to be eligible for wins unless he's ultra efficient. His next start is projected to be at home versus the Athletics, but Crochet has limited fantasy utility over the remainder of 2024.