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Lynn (10-11) took the loss Wednesday, coughing up eight runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- and three walks over 4.2 innings as the Dodgers fell 11-4 to the Marlins. He struck out only one.

After a run of four straight strong outings following his acquisition by Los Angeles, Lynn has reverted back to being the homer-prone disaster he was with the White Sox to begin the season. Over his last three starts, the veteran right-hander has been taken deep eight times in 15 innings, leaving him with a 4.95 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 28:11 K:BB through 40 frames as a Dodger. Lynn is also the first pitcher to get tagged for at least 40 homers in a season since Mike Leake in 2019, and at his current pace the major-league record of 50, set by Bert Blyleven in 1986, might even be within reach. The team could shuffle its rotation around in the absence of Julio Urias (administrative leave), but if Lynn stays on turn, his next start would come at home against the Padres early next week.

Motter cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Motter could elect free agency if he wants since this is the third time he's been outrighted this season, but it would appear he's opted to remain in the Cardinals organization. The 33-year-old will provide utility player depth at Triple-A.

Wood (5-5) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs on five hits and one walk over 2.1 innings against the Cubs while striking out two.

Wood got off to a rough start, allowing four of the first six batters to reach base in the first inning, which led to three runs coming across for Chicago. He got tagged again in the third for another two runs, marking the third time this season in which he's allowed at least five runs. The lefty had not given up an earned run in five straight appearances coming in, which covered a span of 9.1 innings. Wednesday's start was Wood's first since July 21, and he hasn't covered more than four frames in an outing since July 8, so he doesn't offer much fantasy upside even if he sticks in a starting role.

Richardson (0-2) took the loss Wednesday as the Reds were downed 8-4 by the Mariners, surrendering seven runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- and four walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out three.

The rookie right-hander wasn't fooling anyone, serving up long balls to Mike Ford, J.P. Crawford and Cal Raleigh and managing only seven swinging strikes among his 95 pitches. Richardson has yet to last five innings in any of his four big-league starts, but with three-fifths of the Reds' already patchwork rotation currently stuck in the COVID-19 protocols, the team doesn't have many other options to send to the mound. If he makes another start, Richardson's next turn would come on the road next week in Detroit.

Benson went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a solo home run, an additional run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to Seattle.

Benson broke out after a rough stretch at the plate of late. He entered Wednesday's game on a 4-for-29 (.138) run over the last 11 games. The outfielder is slashing .269/.366/.488 with 14 doubles, six triples, nine homers, 26 RBI and 15 steals over 90 games this season.

The Reds list Greene (illness) as their probable starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Greene remains on the COVID-19-related injured list but returned to Cincinnati on Tuesday and looks ready to reclaim his spot in the rotation this weekend. His previous start Aug. 30 was the best of three outings since being reinstated off the 60-day injured list Aug. 20 after an extended absence due to a hip injury.

Pham went 3-for-4 with a walk, two doubles and three runs scored in Wednesday's 12-5 win over the Rockies.

Pham was a factor early on, as he doubled and scored in the first inning, doubled in two and scored in the third, then walked in a run and scored in the fourth. The outfielder, who recently had a 15-game hitting streak snapped, had slumped in the 10 games since (.171) that streak. His three RBI on Wednesday were the first runs batted in since the hitting streak was stopped Aug. 26.

Bednar picked up the save Wednesday against the Brewers, allowing one hit while striking out two over a scoreless inning. He did not walk a batter.

Bednar gave up a leadoff single to Andruw Monasterio in the top of the ninth but was able to retire the next three batters to nail down his 33rd save of the season. The right-hander has now converted each of his last 10 save opportunities and has not allowed a run through five September appearances. He also has not walked a batter since Aug. 19 against the Twins (spanning eight appearances).

Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 12-5 win over Colorado.

Gurriel finished off the scoring with a solo home run in the eighth inning. It was the outfielder/DH's fourth home run in 10 games, a stretch in which he's slashing .306/.375/.750 with eight extra-base hits, seven RBI and six runs. The middle months of the summer were not kind to Gurriel, who batted .174 during June and July, but he's righted himself in time for the Diamondbacks' playoff push.

Adames went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 5-4 loss against the Pirates.

Adames took Colin Selby deep for a three-run shot in the top of the first to give the Brewers an early lead and later added a single, marking his first multi-hit game this month. The shortstop had just one hit over 16 September at-bats coming in, which was also a three-run homer. He's also struck out at least one time in six straight games. With that said, Adames has homered in four of his last 16 contests, batting .254 over that stretch while also driving in 16 runs.