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Painter did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Phillies, allowing a run on five hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out eight.

Painter was impressive Thursday, as he logged a quality start while matching a season high with eight punch outs. It was a nice way to wrap up the regular season for the 24-year-old Painter, who had struggled to a 5.87 ERA over 15.1 innings in his previous three outings. After struggling in the first half, he'll finish the year 3-10 with 5.40 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 115:47 K:BB over 126.2 innings.

Dobnak (3-5) earned the loss after allowing six runs (four earned) on six hits and one walk over 1.1 innings against the White Sox on Thursday. He struck out one.

During his final start of the season, Dobnak was unable to complete two innings after being pulled just one out into the second. This marks consecutive starts with at least four earned runs allowed. In 15 games (13 starts) this season, the 31-year-old owns a 3.51 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 49:26 K:BB in 74.1 innings.

Gibson was optioned to the Orioles' Spring Training Complex after Wednesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays.

Gibson pitched 6.2 scoreless innings, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out seven on his way to win in the team's 4-2 victory over Toronto in the nightcap of Wednesday's doubleheader. He will now end his season having produced a 6.13 ERA and 1.71 WHIP with 37 strikeouts over 39.2 innings in nine appearances, including eight starts, with Baltimore this season.

Bradish (abdomen) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Bradish is dealing with a sport hernia, and he was already set to miss the final stretch of the regular season. Right-handed pitcher Albert Suarez had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, and he will replace Bradish on the 40-man roster.

The Astros designated Alexander for assignment Thursday.

Alexander will end up as the roster casualty necessary to make room for Jose Barrosa, who was selected to the active roster Thursday. Alexander has struggled mightily during his time in the majors, logging a 9.33 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 18.1 innings, and he hasn't been very effective at Triple-A either (5.26 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 87.1 IP).

Sandlin (3-2) earned the win after allowing one run on five hits over six innings against the Royals on Thursday. He struck out seven.

Sandlin recorded his longest start and first quality start since June 26, also against the Royals, after allowing just one run over six innings. The lone mistake the 25-year-old gave up was a solo shot to Salvador Perez in the fourth inning. Over eight games (six starts) this season, the right-hander owns a 5.58 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 40:13 K:BB in 40.1 innings.

Atlanta recalled Waldrep (elbow) from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday and placed him on the 60-day injured list.

Waldrep will join the big-league 60-day IL to free up space on the 40-man roster for Elieser Hernandez, who was selected to the 28-man roster Thursday. Waldrep is slated to miss the entire 2027 campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.

Rodriguez (16-7) earned the win Thursday over the Rockies, allowing two runs on nine hits and no walks over six innings. He struck out three.

Rodriguez did a good job working his way out of danger Thursday, as he held Colorado to just a pair of runs despite dealing with at least one base runner in each of his six innings. It's a nice bounce-back effort from Rodriguez, who was tagged for seven runs over 5.1 frames his last time out against the Yankees. The lefty will finish a strong regular season with a 2.89 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 143:62 K:BB across 32 starts (189.2 innings).

Thornton (5-6) took the loss Thursday against the Rangers, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk across five innings. He struck out four.

Thornton managed to hold the Rangers scoreless after giving up a two-run homer to Josh Jung in the first inning, though the Mets' offense failed to provide enough support in an eventual 3-1 defeat. Still, the rookie southpaw was solid to close out the season, holding opponents to two runs or fewer in five of his final six outings. Thornton looks to have solidified his spot in New York's 2027 rotation after posting a 3.42 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 63:18 K:BB across 15 major-league starts (84.1 innings) this year.

Boyd (10-5) picked up the win after allowing one run on five hits and two walks over seven innings against the Marlins on Thursday. He struck out three.

In his final start of the campaign, Boyd tied his season high with seven innings pitched, which he previously accomplished four times this year. The southpaw allowed just one run on a Jakob Marsee RBI single in the third inning as he secured a second straight victory. The 35-year-old will end the year with a 3.91 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 96:39 K:BB over 126.2 innings.