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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.

Stott left Sunday's game against the Cardinals in the eighth inning due to a right foot contusion, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Stott sustained the injury when he fouled a ball off the side of his foot in the sixth inning, but he remained in the game for the seventh before being pulled. X-rays on his foot were negative following the contest, and the Phillies will re-evaluate the infielder ahead of Monday's series opener in Seattle. Edmundo Sosa could draw the spot start at third base if Stott, who has taken over as Philadelphia's primary third baseman since the acquisition of Luis Arraez (hamstring) at the trade deadline, needs a day off to heal.

McMahon said that he was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left thumb sprain after the Yankees placed him on the 10-day injured list Friday, Randy Miller of NJ.com reports.

McMahon initially thought that he jammed the thumb when he slid into second base during the second inning of Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Orioles, but imaging Friday revealed a moderate sprain. Per MLB.com, manager Aaron Boone said that McMahon has a shot at returning in the minimum 10 days, though the 31-year-old would likely need to resume baseball activities within the next couple of days for that to be a realistic possibility. Jose Caballero and Amed Rosario are expected to share time at third base while McMahon is out.

Lopez (knee) struck out four and allowed three hits and one walk over four scoreless innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

Lopez made his first rehab appearance since being placed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 2 due to left knee inflammation. The 32-year-old handled a healthy workload in his return to the mound, tossing 35 of his 50 total pitches for strikes. Though it's unclear whether Atlanta intends to clear a spot in the rotation for Lopez upon his return, the club will at least give him the chance to build up as a starter during his rehab assignment. He'll likely make at least one more appearance in the minors prior to being activated.

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.

Loftin went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, a walk and an additional run scored in Sunday's 11-7 win over the Tigers.

Making his sixth straight start, Loftin piled up a season-high-tying four RBI on Sunday. With Maikel Garcia on the injured list due to a hamstring strain, Loftin has a chance to maintain an everyday role at third base for the time being. For the campaign, the utility player is slashing .238/.332/.387 with a career-high six homers, 20 doubles, 40 RBI and 35 runs scored across 332 plate appearances.

Mlodzinski allowed three runs on five hits, no walks and a hit-by-pitch while striking out four over three innings of bulk relief in Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Dodgers.

After two innings from opener Lake Bachar, Mlodzinski entered in bulk relief and wasn't overly effective against a well-regarded Dodgers offense. The right-hander has essentially taken over as the Pirates' fifth starter since Mitch Keller (arm) went down with a season-ending injury, but he's struggled to a 12.71 ERA over his past four outings. Overall, Mlodzinski owns a 6-6 record with a 4.17 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 85:36 K:BB across 105.2 innings and 29 appearances (12 starts). The 27-year-old is tentatively lined up to pitch Saturday against the Cardinals, though it remains to be seen if he'll be deployed as a traditional starter or bulk reliever.

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.