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Skenes didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 8-7 loss to the Reds, coughing up five runs on seven hits and four walks over four innings. He struck out seven.

The star right-hander managed only one clean inning before getting the hook after 100 pitches (65 strikes), and Skenes served up homers to JJ Bleday in the third inning and Sal Stewart in the fourth while issuing a season high in free passes. It's the first time since July 1 that he's been taken deep at all, but Skenes would just as soon put the month behind him -- over six outings and 31.2 innings, he stumbled to a 6.25 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 42:12 K:BB. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, which lines up to come on the road next week in Milwaukee.

Kwan went 2-for-2 with a double and a walk in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Kwan's third-inning single extended an on-base streak to 18 games, during which he's slashed .403/.479/.484 with 10 walks, four steals, five doubles, five RBI and eight runs scored. Despite most of that production coming while batting leadoff, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt had Kwan batting ninth Friday while Angel Martinez operated atop the order.

Gelof (knee) is expected to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Las Vegas, per MLB.com.

Gelof has been on the injured list since July 10 due to a right knee laceration but has continued to make progress in his recovery, taking part in a running progression and baseball activities. Provided no setbacks arise, the 26-year-old likely won't need a lengthy rehab assignment and should return to the big-league club in early August. Before hitting the shelf, Gelof slashed .273/.327/.476 with 11 home runs, 29 RBI, 41 runs and eight stolen bases across 67 contests.

The Guardians traded Heuer and Bo Naylor to the Brewers on Saturday in exchange for Craig Yoho and Blake Perkins, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Heuer has made eight appearances in the majors this season, coughing up five earned runs across 9.2 innings while striking out six batters and walking five. He's been a bit more effective at Triple-A, pitching to a 3.46 ERA and 1.27 WHIP through 26 frames. He will begin his tenure with his new organization at Triple-A Nashville but should be near the top of the list of names primed for a promotion once Milwaukee needs a fresh bullpen arm.

The Guardians traded Naylor and Codi Heuer to the Brewers on Saturday in exchange for Craig Yoho and Blake Perkins, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Naylor has posted a .438 OPS across 90 plate appearances in the big leagues this season and has slashed .225/.344/.438 across 45 games at Triple-A. He'll report to Triple-A Nashville to begin his tenure with the Brewers, but he would be the next man up to join the big club if one of Milwaukee's backstops were to get injured, or if the team moves Gary Sanchez before the trade deadline.

Lively (elbow) began a rehab assignment at High-A Lake County and has made two starts for the Captains, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Lively was a rotation staple the last two seasons for Cleveland before undergoing Tommy John surgery in June of 2025. He's been knocked around in both rehab outings, but the right-hander's main focus is on building up innings and pitch counts. "I'm actually throwing my fastball a little bit harder," Lively said. "I'm just in a little tweener space with my breaking balls. But it's better and better each time. My body feels great." Lively was charged with eight runs over one inning (32 pitches) in his first rehab start and then served up two homers over 1.2 innings (36 pitches) in his next one. The Guardians signed him to a two-year minor-league contract in the offseason and can option Lively to the minors upon completion of the rehab assignment.

Moreno went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Friday's 4-1 win over Cleveland.

Moreno provided the second of three consecutive run-scoring singles in the top of the eighth inning, with his being the go-ahead knock. The catcher has RBI in eight of the last nine games, plating 13 runners while batting .343 during that stretch. He's been the team's most consistent hitter since returning from an oblique injury in early May. Since then, Moreno's posted a .313/.400/.462 slash line with 13 doubles, eight home runs, 41 RBI, four steals and 40 runs scored over 70 contests.

Perdomo went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 4-1 win over the Guardians.

The Diamondbacks rallied for all four runs in the eighth inning to erase Cleveland's lead, and it was Perdomo who started it. His bases-loaded single tied the game and was the first of three consecutive run-producing singles. Perdomo's struggled all season and July was no different; he finished the month with a .194 average and .657 OPS over 24 games.

Clark went 3-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, an RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 13-1 win over the Athletics.

Clark batted seventh in his MLB debut and wasted no time making a strong first impression. All three hits were to the opposite field, but he wasn't getting away with weak contact -- his second two-bagger of the night left his bat at 99.2 mph. The talented 21-year-old, who was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 First-Year Player Draft, was starting to heat up at Triple-A Toledo before earning the promotion. Now that he's in the majors, Clark should slot in as Detroit's everyday center fielder, which gives him immediate appeal across all fantasy formats considering his significant upside.

Malgeri went 1-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 13-1 win over the Athletics.

Malgeri waited until the ninth inning to hit his first career home run, going deep with a runner on and no outs. The 26-year-old has served as outfield depth since making his MLB debut back on June 23, though he's performed well when given an opportunity, slashing .282/.383/.410 in 39 at-bats across 20 games. If the 52-58 Tigers fade further from contention down the stretch, Malgeri could get a longer look to make his case for an expanded role next season.