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The Pirates placed Brubaker (personal) on the paternity list Sunday.

Brubaker had been lined up to start Monday's series opener in Milwaukee, but his upcoming absence will force the Pirates to change plans. Per MLB rules, Brubaker can spend between 1-to-3 days away from the team while he's on the paternity list, so expect him to be activated no later than Wednesday. Brubaker tentatively lines up to make his next start at some point during next weekend's home series versus the Blue Jays.

Castillo didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 4-3 loss to Cleveland, allowing one run on four hits and one walk with 10 strikeouts in six innings.

Coming off his worst start of the season by game score, Castillo limited the damage to a Jose Ramirez solo shot in the fourth inning in racking up his third double-digit strikeout total. The 29-year-old tossed 85 of 115 pitches for strikes with a staggering 21 of the swinging variety and was in line for the win until Andres Munoz permitted three runs in the top of the eighth. Castillo owns a 2.85 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with 129 strikeouts across 116.2 innings, and he's scheduled for a rematch with the Guardians in Cleveland next weekend.

German registered a no-decision during Saturday's 3-2 loss against Oakland, allowing three hits with five strikeouts across 7.2 scoreless innings.

Making his eighth start of the season, German and Oakland starter Adam Oller engaged in an unlikely pitcher's duel that marked the former's first scoreless outing of the campaign. The 30-year-old found the zone with an impressive 60 of 79 pitches and has now surrendered one run or fewer in four of his last five starts. German sports a 3.19 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 31 strikeouts across 42.1 innings and is projected to toe the rubber again next weekend in Tampa Bay.

Woodruff didn't factor into the decision against the Cubs on Saturday, allowing no runs on four hits while striking out 10 and walking one over six innings.

Despite pitching a six-inning, 10-strikeout gem Satuday, Woodruff was not granted the win. Instead, it went to Taylor Rogers, who relieved him in the top of the seventh inning, just before the Milwaukee offense put up four runs in the bottom of the frame. Woodruff has picked up three quality starts with a 2.70 ERA this month. His season ERA sits at 3.31 after Saturday's performance.

Smyly did not factor into the decision against the Brewers on Saturday, allowing no runs on five hits while striking out two and walking one over six innings.

Smyly pitched a gem against the Brewers, throwing 62 of 86 pitches for strikes across six frames. Despite six Milwaukee batters reaching base, Smyly was able to keep all of them from reaching home. He was left with the no-decision after his bullpen allowed seven runs in the final two innings. The lefty has been incredible this month, picking up three quality starts to go along with a 0.90 ERA. Smyly began the month with a 3.97 ERA but has since lowered it to 3.24.

Lynch (4-9) took the loss to the Padres on Saturday, allowing four runs on nine hits while striking out six and walking one over five innings.

Despite striking out six batters and allowing just one walk, Lynch was knocked around for four runs on a Wil Myers two-run homer and RBI singles from Manny Machado and Brandon Drury. Lynch lacked efficiency in the contest, throwing 58 of 91 pitches for strikes across five frames. The lefty has recorded one quality start this season in an Apr. 26 matchup with the White Sox. Since then, he has made it through six innings only one time. Although he has a 3.94 ERA this month, he will take a 4.70 season ERA into his next appearance.

Darvish (11-7) earned the win against the Royals on Saturday, allowing three runs on five hits while striking out six and walking two over seven innings.

Darvish allowed five hits and two walks, but he limited the damage to three runs. He was able to pick up the win thanks in part to his offense coming alive in the second and third innings. Darvish tossed 65 of 102 pitches for strikes across seven frames, earning a quality start. It was his second in consecutive games and his fourth in five games this month. The righty had a 2.52 ERA for the month of June and a 3.18 ERA in July, but he has a 4.05 August ERA after giving up 15 earned runs in 33.1 innings pitched. Darvish will take a 3.41 ERA into his next appearance.

Manoah (12-7) took the loss Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over seven innings against the Angels. He struck out eight.

Manoah allowed just one extra-base hit in the form of a double from Ryan Aguilar and later surrendered an RBI single to shortstop Luis Rengifo in the sixth to break the scoreless deadlock. In his last eight starts, the righty has recorded five quality starts and 50 strikeouts over 48 innings. In addition, Manoah has not allowed a home run in four of his last five starts.

Martin (2-4) took the loss to Arizona on Saturday, allowing five runs (four earned) on four hits while striking out two and walking four over three innings.

Martin struggled through three innings Saturday, allowing four earned runs and four walks. He did not allow a home run in the contest but walked Carson Kelly with the bases loaded. The righty also struggled with efficiency, tossing 35 of 63 pitches for strikes across three frames. Martin has completed six innings once out of five games started this season, limiting his potential for quality starts. His ERA now sits at 4.85.

Kelly (11-5) earned the win against the White Sox on Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits while striking out seven and walking one over 7.1 innings.

Kelly picked up the win despite allowing four runs to cross the plate. He threw 68 of 99 pitches for strikes in the contest. The White Sox got to him early with a three-run homer in the first inning, but they did not score again until Romy Gonzalez's RBI double in the eighth. The righty is having a career year, pitching to the tune of a 2.97 ERA with 135 strikeouts in 157 innings.