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The Tigers announced Monday that Jimenez tested positive for COVID-19, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Along with Jimenez, bench coach George Lombard tested positive for the virus, despite both having been vaccinated. It's unclear if the Tigers have a player readily available to take Jimenez's spot on the 28-man active roster for Monday's game in Pittsburgh, so the team could wait until Tuesday before placing Jimenez on the COVID-19 injured list. Jimenez will need to complete a quarantine period of at least 10 days and test negative for the virus before he's eligible to rejoin the Tigers.

The Orioles recalled Lowther from Triple-A Norfolk ahead of his scheduled start Monday versus the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Lowther is rejoining the Orioles for the first time since early July to pick up the second start of his big-league career. Though he turned in a 2.79 ERA over his final two starts at Triple-A prior to his call-up, Lowther was tattooed for 10 earned runs on 13 hits and four walks over 8.1 innings in his five appearances in the majors earlier this season. As such, fantasy managers should tread carefully with Lowther, who tentatively lines up for a two-start week. His second turn is expected to come during Saturday's doubleheader with the Blue Jays at Camden Yards.

Soto picked up the save Sunday against the Reds after tossing 1.2 scoreless innings, walking one and fanning two.

It was an uncharacteristically long outing for Soto, who had pitched more than 1.2 innings just five times this season. He still got the job done, though, recording the final five outs of the contest while allowing just one baserunner in order to claim his 18th save of the campaign. He also extended his streak of scoreless appearances to seven.

Floro (5-6) was tagged with the loss in extra innings Sunday against the Phillies after allowing one unearned run on one hit across one inning, striking out one.

Floro pitched the 10th inning but allowed the game-winning run on an RBI single from Odubel Herrera that scored Freddy Galvis. Despite the fact that he got tagged with the loss, it's worth noting that Floro has given up just one earned run over his last seven appearances (6.1 innings), putting up a 1.42 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP in that span.

Hernandez didn't factor into the decision Sunday against Philadelphia after allowing three runs on three hits and a walk across five innings, striking out six.

Hernandez had issues with the long ball once again after allowing two homers, and he has given up at least one bomb in each of his six appearances this season and posting a career-worst 2.5 HR/9 thus far. He has also given up multiple runs in each of his last three outings and has yet to record a quality start, but he has limited the damage most of the time and still owns a 3.90 ERA through 32.1 innings this year. He also sports a strong 9.2 K/9, making it the third year in a row in which he has posted a 9.0 K/9 or higher.

Coonrod didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Marlins after allowing one run on one hit and one walk while fanning three across 1.1 innings. He also hit a batter.

Coonrod got the nod as the opener for Sunday's bullpen game, but as it has been the trend all season long, he didn't go deep and was removed with two outs to go in the second inning. He has allowed runs in two of his last five appearances since returning to the big-league roster and owns a 3.00 ERA -- though with an excellent 12.0 K/9 -- through six innings in that span.

Pruitt cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday.

Pruitt was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Thursday but will remain in the organization with the Triple-A club. The right-hander has posted a 2.45 ERA and 0.63 WHIP in 3.2 innings across three appearances at Triple-A Jacksonville and will likely be in the mix if the Marlins need an extra bullpen arm.

Schreiber allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out five over three relief innings in Sunday's 11-5 loss to Cleveland.

Schreiber entered for emergency starter Kutter Crawford, who was called up to start in place of Nick Pivetta (COVID-19 protocols). He pitched for the first time since Boston selected his contract last Wednesday. Crawford is now part of a pitching staff that's in flux due a COVID-19 outbreak.

Alzolay (5-13) allowed just one hit and struck out two over 1.2 scoreless innings as he earned the win over the Pirates on Sunday.

Alzolay entered in the sixth with two men on and one out. He started out a little rocky after allowing both runners to be in scoring position on a passed ball before allowing Brian Reynolds to score on an infield single to give the Pirates an 8-7 advantage. The 26-year-old would settle in thereafter to retire the next five guys he faced. The Cubs would take the lead for good in the bottom of the seventh off a Frank Schwindel grand slam to give Alozolay his first win since June 2. Alzolay has now picked up a save and a win over 5.2 innings in two appearances out of the bullpen since being reinstated from the injured list Sept. 1. He now sits at a 4.90 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 114:32 K:BB over 112 innings.

Howard (2-4) allowed two runs on one hit and one walk in just a third of an inning as he took the loss against the Cubs on Sunday.

Howard entered in the seventh with one out and a man on first and the Pirates clinging onto a one-run lead. He only stayed in to face the minimum of three batters and was pulled with the bases loaded and two outs. His replacement went on to allow a grand slam and two of those runs were charged to Howard. The 28-year-old has now allowed six runs (five earned) over 3.2 innings since returning from the injured list Aug. 28 and has lost twice during that span.