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Messick (9-7) took the loss Thursday against the Tigers, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out six.

Messick was sharp Thursday, holding Detroit to one run through his first five innings, though he gave up a solo homer to Eduardo Valencia in the sixth as the Guardians failed to generate anything on offense in an eventual 3-0 defeat. Messick has held opponents to two runs or fewer in each of his last seven starts, posting a 1.96 ERA in that span (41.1 innings). Overall, his ERA sits at 2.59 through 24 starts (142.1 innings) this season with a 1.03 WHIP and 142:40 K:BB. Messick currently lines up to face the Giants at home his next time out.

Jansen delivered a perfect ninth inning Thursday to earn the save in a 3-0 win over the Guardians.

It was encouraging to see Jansen turn in a clean inning Thursday, after he had given up a run in two of his last three appearances. The veteran closer has now converted 15 of his 19 save chances this season, posting a 3.86 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 37:20 K:BB across 32.2 innings.

Montero (9-7) earned the win Thursday over the Guardians, allowing three hits and a walk over 6.1 scoreless innings. He didn't record a strikeout.

Montero wasn't overpowering Thursday, though he limited hard contact to hold the Guardians scoreless in an eventual 3-0 shutout victory. Montero has now gone at least six innings in each of his last three starts, though he did give up five runs and a pair of homers his last time out against the Giants. Through 128.2 innings this season, Montero sports a solid 3.22 ERA with a 0.99 WHIP and 86:29 K:BB. He's tentatively slated to face the Pirates on the road his next time out.

The Mariners optioned Emerson to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Emerson hasn't quite lived up to the expectations that come with being a top prospect since arriving in the majors in May, slashing just .190/.246/.335 across 241 plate appearances while striking out at a 34.4 percent clip. The Mariners will now send him back to Tacoma in an effort to help him rediscover his swing, leaving Leo Rivas as the favorite to start at shortstop until J.P. Crawford (wrist) returns from the injured list.

The Dodgers signed Tromp to a minor-league deal Thursday, and he's been sent to Triple-A Oklahoma City, Alex Freedman of the Oklahoma City Comets reports.

Tromp elected free agency Aug. 4 after getting booted off Baltimore's 40-man roster July 31. The Dodgers have dealt with depth issues at catcher, as Will Smith (neck) and Dalton Rushing (elbow) have missed extended time. In a corresponding move Thursday, the Dodgers released Chuckie Robinson.

The Royals designated Morgan for assignment Thursday.

Morgan owns a 5.12 ERA and 1.71 WHIP across 19.1 innings in the majors this year but has been far more effective at Triple-A, posting a 1.40 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 25.2 frames. He'll now end up as the roster casualty necessary to clear space on the 40-man roster for Tony Gonsolin (elbow), who signed a major-league deal with Kansas City on Thursday.

Gonsolin (elbow) signed a one-year contract with the Royals on Thursday.

Gonsolin has spent the entire season up to this point as a free agent, but he'll receive an opportunity with the Royals now that he's nearing the final stages of his recovery from the Tommy John procedure he underwent last August. He was placed on the 15-day injured list immediately after signing with the club, and it's unknown when he might make his season debut. Eli Morgan was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

The Dodgers released Robinson on Thursday.

Robinson went through waivers unclaimed after getting designated for assignment Aug. 4. He was outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Aug. 7, but the team has decided to split with the catcher. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers signed Chadwick Tromp to a minor-league deal Thursday. Robinson was up with the Dodgers prior to the trade deadline before they acquired Hunter Feduccia and Ben Rortvedt.

Freeman is starting at first and batting cleanup Thursday versus Milwaukee after feeling sore following Wednesday's 4-2 win over Kansas City, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Freeman fell into the dugout on the first-base side in an attempt to track a popup in foul territory Wednesday, which resulted in his departure from the game due to soreness in his right hand, knee and shoulder. As Freeman hoped following Wednesday's game, he's in the lineup for the series opener versus the Brewers.

Betts isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.

Betts will get a breather Thursday after going 6-for-11 with two homers, three RBI and three runs scored during the Dodgers' last series against the Royals. Miguel Rojas will fill in at shortstop and bat sixth.