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McHugh (fingernail) will "probably" pitch next Tuesday when Houston opens a series against the White Sox, according to manager A.J. Hinch, Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Hinch was discussing immediate plans for McHugh and fellow injured starter Lance McCullers (arm), suggesting both could be headed to the bullpen. Hinch said both will pitch Tuesday, but added he hasn't decided who will start. It's uncertain if the manager is deciding between those two for the start, if there will be another pitcher starting, or if it will be a bullpen start. We should learn more this weekend, when McHugh is expected to throw an inning of relief and McCullers throws a bullpen session Saturday.

Colome allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and a walk and only managed two outs in the ninth Friday against the Red Sox for his sixth blown save.

This marks Colome's first blown save since July 27 against the Yankees and the first time he has allowed multiple runs in an inning since July 4 against the Cubs. Colome owns the major league lead in saves with 44, but he has been hittable this year, as he owns a 3.22 ERA after Friday's rough outing.

Andriese allowed two runs on five hits over 4.1 innings with three strikeouts in a no-decision Friday against the Red Sox.

Andriese hasn't gotten an out in the sixth inning since he returned from the disabled list, and he has completed the fifth just once, his first time out. This was probably Andriese's best turn through the rotation yet, which speaks to his struggles since returning from a hip injury. Seeing as the Rays are still holding on to slim playoff hopes, his starting spot may be in jeopardy down the stretch.

Fulmer allowed just one run on four hits and a walk with five strikeouts through six innings but was left with a no-decision Friday against Detroit.

Fulmer's likely to be part of the White Sox pitching staff next season, but whether that will be as a starter or reliever could hinge on his final few starts this season. Manager Rick Renteria told Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune that the organization is using September as "a huge part of our evaluation." Fulmer has now allowed just one run over six innings in two straight starts and has 14 strikeouts over those 12 innings. After a disastrous start August 21 when he allowed six runs and failed to complete the second inning, Fulmer is starting to settle in.

Borucki, who climbed his way from High-A Dunedin to Triple-A Buffalo in 2017, finished the year with an impressive 2.93 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 157:36 K:BB through 27 games (26 starts) and 150.1 innings.

Entering this year, the left-hander had never moved beyond High-A during his first four professional seasons. That said, Borucki has managed a strong 3.32 ERA and 1.16 through 73 minor-league games, so he's proven capable of contributing at MiLB's higher levels. With more experience, and continued success, an MLB debut could be in the cards for Borucki next year.

Mengden (1-1) fired a complete-game, two-hit shutout while striking out six to earn the victory Friday against the Phillies.

Mengden had a two-run lead in the first inning, and never gave the Phillies a realistic chance to score while allowing just two runners to reach base in his complete-game victory. He's fired quality starts in each of his outings since joining the rotation on September 9, and he's definitely worth considering if fantasy owners need some pitching help at the season draws to a close. He'll make his next start Wednesday against the Tigers.

Pearson, the Jays' top pitching prospect, finished his first professional season with a 0.90 ERA and 0.60 WHIP in eight starts (20 innings).

The club's first-round selection in 2017 didn't disappoint, cruising through seven outings in the Northwest League and one appearance in the Gulf Coast League. Overall, opponents hit a measly .106 off Pearson, while the 6-foot-6 righty posted a strong 11.7 K/9. At 21 years old, he's sure to draw plenty of attention in dynasty drafts next spring.

Staumont wrapped up a disappointing 2017 minor-league campaign with a 6-12 record, 5.56 ERA and 1.63 WHIP over 26 games (124.2 innings).

The 6-foot-3 right-hander's stock crumbled during a year in which he opened as arguably the Royals' best pitching prospect. Things got so bad for Staumont at Triple-A Omaha that he was demoted to Double-A Northwest Arkansas -- and the results weren't that much better at the lower level. His combined 138:97 K:BB is a good indication of what continues to be the 23-year-old's Achilles heel. Staumont was on the board to possibly compete for a rotation spot in 2018, but that opportunity was certainly lost after his atrocious 2017 campaign.

Scott is expected to be called up by the Orioles this weekend, MASN reports.

Scott is considered one of the top prospects in the Orioles' organization, so the team decided his addition to the roster for the stretch run wouldn't hurt. He worked as a starter this year, but the Orioles monitored his innings, so it's likely he will work out of the bullpen with the big club.

Manager Paul Molitor said it is "probably a good bet" that Belisle will be unavailable Friday, according to Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Belisle threw 12 pitches Thursday after throwing 16 the day before, neither of which are extreme numbers. However, he did throw 1.2 innings Wednesday and blew a save Thursday, so it seems Molitor will avoid using him Friday if possible. Most of the Twins' top setup men also pitched both of the last two days, so there a number of ways Molitor could go if the Twins wind up in a save situation Friday night.