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Dunn allowed a run on three hits and a hit batsman while striking out four in four innings of a 5-1 win Tuesday against St. Louis. He did not factor into the decision.

Dunn was effective Tuesday, allowing a solo shot to Tommy Edman but otherwise navigating the Cardinals' lineup favorably. He was removed after four innings despite having thrown 63 pitches and the bottom third of the lineup due to bat. The 26-year-old had walked at least two batters in each of his previous four starts with Cincinnati and also walked at least two in each of his last six starts for Triple-A Louisville, continuing the trend of spotty command and control we've seen throughout his professional career. Dunn's next start will likely be early next week against the Cubs in Chicago.

Manning (1-2) allowed seven runs on seven hits across 2.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Mariners. He walked one and struck out one.

After tossing six scoreless innings in his last start to earn his first win of the year, Manning regressed Tuesday. Two home runs helped do in the righty as Seattle scored six times in the third to break the game open. Manning now has a 3.79 ERA across 40.1 innings this season, and while the 24-year-old has shown flashes, he's still looking for more consistency at the MLB level. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, tentatively lined up for Sunday against the Royals.

Quantrill (11-5) earned the victory Tuesday against Baltimore, striking out four in six innings while allowing a run on a hit and three walks.

All four baserunners Quantrill allowed reached in either the second or third inning. He otherwise mowed through the lineup, including retiring the last 10 batters he faced. The 27-year-old pitched at least six innings in all six of his August starts and compiled a 4-0 record with a 2.13 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB in 38 innings during the month. In his next start, he's likely to pass 150 innings pitched, setting a new career high.

Eflin (kneecap) threw about 20 pitches during a bullpen session Tuesday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Eflin has been sidelined by knee issues since late June, but he recently resumed throwing on flat ground and has now returned to mound work. If he feels good over the next couple days, the 28-year-old will throw another bullpen session this weekend. Eflin isn't expected to have enough time to build up as a starter and will likely rejoin the Phillies as a reliever, assuming he's able to return this year.

Watkins (4-5) took the loss Tuesday in Cleveland, allowing five runs on six hits while striking out three in 4.2 innings.

Watkins got off to a great start Tuesday, retiring the first 11 batters he faced. It was all downhill from there, however, as six of the next nine batters reached safely. The 30-year-old has lost four straight decisions and he compiled a 4.70 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB in 30.2 innings across six starts in August. After striking out just 10 percent of batters in his first eight starts, he's fanned a more palatable 17.5 percent of opponents over his last 11 outings.

Eovadli (shoulder) threw another bullpen session Monday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

The veteran right-hander returned to the mound with a 25-pitch session Friday, and he continued his throwing program Monday with another bullpen session. Eovaldi landed on the shelf Aug. 23 with right shoulder inflammation, but his quick return to mound work is a strong indication it won't be a lengthy absence.

Mahle (shoulder) is listed as the Twins' probable starter for Saturday's game against the White Sox, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

The 27-year-old threw a bullpen session and a couple simulated innings Monday and has now been cleared to re-enter Minnesota's rotation, and he'll have spent only one extra day on the 15-day IL with shoulder inflammation. Given the brevity of the absence, any potential workload limitations for Mahle are unlikely to be significant.

Houck (back) didn't throw live batting practice as scheduled Tuesday due to continued back soreness, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

The 26-year-old landed on the shelf Aug. 9 with a disc issue in his back and returned to throwing last week, but the ongoing soreness will prevent him from further ramping up his throwing program. Houck is already eligible to return from the 15-day IL, but he may still be a couple weeks away from rejoining the active roster.

McClanahan was diagnosed with a left shoulder impingement after being scratched from Tuesday's start at Miami, pending further imaging, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

McClanahan was on track to start Tuesday before the injury flared up while he was warming up in the bullpen. The left-hander, who is in the mix for the AL Cy Young Award, should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated, and it's unclear if the issue will affect his availability for the next turn through the rotation.

McClanahan isn't on the mound for the start of Tuesday's game in Miami for unspecified reasons, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

The 25-year-old was scheduled to start Tuesday's contest, but instead it's Shawn Armstrong on the mound in the first inning against the Marlins. McClanahan is being evaluated by the training staff, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, so it appears to be an injury issue for the lefty. The Rays should provide an update on the situation in the near future.