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Mahle (5-10) allowed one run on six hits, two walks and a hit batsman while striking out four over five-plus innings to earn the win over Milwaukee in the Little League Classic on Sunday.

Mahle fell short of a fourth straight quality start, but he delivered another strong performance. He's given up just four runs over 23.2 innings while adding a 23:5 K:BB over four starts with Atlanta since he was traded from San Francisco. He's at a 4.41 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 112:42 K:BB through 118.1 innings over 22 starts this season, but the change of scenery has completely turned his campaign around. Mahle will look to keep rolling in a home start versus Colorado his next time out.

Drohan (6-5) allowed two runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out five over five innings to take the loss versus Atlanta on Sunday in the Little League Classic.

After a relief appearance earlier in the week, Drohan was back in the rotation. While he didn't have a poor start, the 11 baserunners he allowed got his pitch count up quickly, and he exited at 83 pitches (54 strikes). Drohan is now at a 3.84 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 104:36 K:BB through 105.1 innings over 26 games (15 starts) this season. The left-hander is expected to face some workload limitations over the final month-plus of the season, which could lead to him filling a multi-inning relief role if/when the Brewers trim their rotation back down to five starters.

Woo (shoulder) completed a successful bullpen session Sunday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Woo last pitched Aug. 16 against the Astros, exiting that contest after having tossed six innings of two-run ball while throwing 75 total pitches. The right-hander was lifted due to right shoulder soreness, and his next turn in the rotation was skipped. Woo came out of Sunday's bullpen session feeling optimistic about the shoulder, and he outlined that he doesn't think that his season is in jeopardy, but he still wants to be cautious. Woo is currently occupying a spot on the 26-man active roster, and if he can't pitch in the near future, he will need to be placed on the injured list. The Mariners are expected to make a decision on the 26-year-old's status the team's series opener against the Phillies on Monday.

Jax (elbow) struck out two and allowed three runs on three hits and two walks over three innings Sunday in a rehab start for Triple-A Durham.

The right-hander has been on the shelf since Aug. 9 due to right elbow discomfort, but he moved one step closer to rejoining the big club now that he's got a rehab start under his belt. He tossed 42 pitches Sunday, and while he isn't fully stretched out for a typical starter's workload, the Rays could still elect to have him make his next appearance in the big leagues. Whenever Jax is reinstated, the Rays will have to decide whether to shift Ian Seymour back to the bullpen or move forward with a six-man rotation.

Flaherty (forearm) threw a bullpen session Sunday in Kansas City, MLB.com reports.

The Tigers reportedly came away encouraged by how Flaherty looked during his first time getting back on a mound since he landed on the injured list July 21 due to right forearm flexor inflammation. Flaherty is expected to throw another side session within the next few days before he potentially moves on to facing hitters in live batting practice.

Miller (4-8) took the loss Sunday, allowing six runs on two hits and seven walks over 4.1 innings against the Cubs. He struck out five.

Miller endured a disastrous third inning, surrendering a pair of homers as part of a five-run frame for the Cubs. His seven walks marked a career high, surpassing his previous worst of five free passes in April 2025. The right-hander has struggled mightily of late, allowing 20 earned runs across 20 innings in four August starts. With an overall 4.12 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 92:25 K:BB in 94 innings (17 appearances), Miller will look to get back on track next time out, tentatively scheduled for Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Weathers (forearm) will be shut down from throwing for 2-to-4 weeks but has a "great chance" to pitch again before the end of the season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

As expected, Weathers will need to miss more than the minimum 15 days after he sustained a left forearm flexor strain during his start in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Blue Jays before landing on the injured list a day later. Boone noted that he anticipates Weathers returning this season "in some capacity," which points to the southpaw coming back as a reliever once he eventually completes his throwing progression. Weathers had enjoyed a strong run of form in the second half before hitting the shelf, going 2-1 with a 2.27 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 33:11 K:BB in 39.2 innings over his seven starts since the All-Star break.

Imanaga did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits, two walks and a hit-by-pitch over two-plus innings against the Mariners. He struck out four.

The Cubs offense turned the contest into a laugher, but Imanaga struggled on the mound, throwing 72 pitches (41 strikes) before being pulled without recording an out in the third inning. In four August starts, the southpaw has pitched to a 4.58 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 25:5 K:BB across 17.2 frames. Overall, the 32-year-old owns an 8-9 record with a 3.78 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 144:34 K:BB in 145.1 innings (26 starts). Imanaga is tentatively scheduled to pitch Saturday against the Reds.

Gausman (hand) is listed as the Cubs' probable starting pitcher for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Gausman dealt with cramping in his non-pitching hand during his previous appearance in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the White Sox, but he apparently made it through his between-starts bullpen session without issue and will be able to take his next turn through the rotation on five days' rest. Since being acquired from the Blue Jays on Aug. 2, Gausman has gone 1-1 with a 6.19 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB in 16 innings through his first three starts with the Cubs.

Ryan (glute) completed a 35-pitch bullpen session in St. Paul on Saturday, MLB.com reports.

The Twins are in the midst of a West Coast road trip, and Ryan opted to stay behind in Minnesota to join the organization's Triple-A affiliate to continue his throwing progression. After tossing 25 pitches in a bullpen session Tuesday, Ryan upped his count and also made use of his full arsenal. The Twins haven't revealed whether Ryan will require a rehab assignment prior to being activated from the 15-day injured list, but he'll presumably need to throw an extended live batting practice session at the very least before slotting back into the big-league rotation. Ryan has been on the shelf since Aug. 7 due to a mild left glute strain.