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Crowe (3-6) allowed seven runs (three earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking out five across four innings, taking the loss to the Reds on Thursday.

Crowe surrendered three home runs in the first two innings Thursday. Jonathan India, Eugenio Suarez and Joey Votto's long balls combined for six runs against Crowe. It was the 26-year-old's first time giving up that many homers and it was his shortest start since May 26. He has a 5.47 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP with 71 strikeouts in 75.2 innings. His next start is scheduled for Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Howard (0-3) allowed three earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three across 2.1 innings to take the loss Thursday against the Angels.

Howard made his debut with the Rangers but remained limited in his ability to work deep into the game. He surrendered a solo home run to Adam Eaton to lead off the third inning and fell apart from there, allowing two singles before throwing a wild pitch to allow another run to cross the plate. Whether by design or due to his struggles, Howard managed only 45 pitches prior to being pulled. He has failed to work more than four innings in any outing this season.

Peralta will start Friday's game against Seattle, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Peralta was reinstated from COVID-19 injured list Thursday and Friday's start will mark his first appearance since. He isn't likely to work deep into the game, as he hasn't completed more than 1.1 innings in any outing this season. A bulk reliever will likely follow Peralta, with Stephen Ridings and Albert Abreu candidates to work multiple innings.

Finnegan (4-3) allowed four unearned runs in a blown save and loss against the Phillies on Thursday, yielding three hits and a walk with one strikeout.

Finnegan came on in the ninth inning to protect a 5-3 lead but the first two hitters reached on a double and throwing error, respectively. After retiring the next two hitters, Finnegan gave up two-run doubles to J.T. Realmuto and Rhys Hoskins for his first blown save since taking over closer duties last week. Finnegan had put together eight straight scoreless outings prior to Thursday, so his role likely remains secure for the time being, but his 1.48 WHIP in 44 innings could be a harbinger of more volatility going forward.

Lamet (forearm) hurled one inning for Low-A Lake Elsinore on Wednesday, allowing one run on one hit and a walk while striking out two.

The right-hander served up a solo home run and a four-pitch walk while throwing nine of 16 pitches for strikes. He has not pitched in the majors since June 26, and it's unclear how long his minor-league rehab stint will last. When he returns to the Padres, Lamet is expected to work out of the bullpen.

Bard did not allow a baserunner and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Cubs.

Bard was tasked with protecting a one-run lead, and he retired Sergio Alcantara, Matt Duffy and Rafael Ortega in order to record his 17th save. Bard appears to be returning to form after allowing five earned runs across three innings in three appearances between July 23 and July 31, as he now has two consecutive scoreless outings. For the season, Bard has a 4.23 ERA with 57 strikeouts across 44.2 innings.

Sims (elbow) is scheduled to pitch the second of back-to-back days on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Thursday, and if all goes well he could be officially back with the big league club over the weekend, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "If it goes well tonight and he recovers well the next couple of days, it'll probably be a tough decision of whether to have him pitch one more time in Triple-A or be active later this weekend," manager David Bell said.

The Reds are starting to get reinforcements back from the injured list. Michael Lorenzen just return from his hamstring injury last weekend and converted a save Wednesday, and Sims could be a part of that closing picture again when he returns.

Bender earned the save Thursday after holding the Mets to one run (unearned) on one hit and a walk while striking out one batter over one inning.

Bender was called upon to protect a three-run game in the ninth and worked around an error, a walk and pair of infield singles to hold onto the win for Miami. The 26-year-old has put together a solid season thus far with a 2.06 ERA and 0.92 WHIP across 39.1 innings and is expected to earn more save opportunities following Yimi Garcia's trade to the Astros.

Zimmermann (biceps) is scheduled to make the second start of his rehab assignment Thursday at Triple-A Norfolk, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

After being placed on the 10-day injured list June 18 with left biceps tendinitis, Zimmermann was cleared to begin his rehab assignment at High-A Aberdeen last weekend. He tossed three innings in that start, giving up two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks while striking out four. Zimmermann tossed 55 pitches in that outing, and if he can push into the 70-to-80 range Thursday, he could slot back into the Baltimore rotation for his next start.

De Leon announced Thursday via his personal Twitter account that he signed a minor-league contract with the Red Sox.

De Leon will be moving on to his fourth MLB organization after he was released by the Reds just over a week ago. After being demoted to Triple-A Louisville in early May, De Leon made 12 appearances out of the bullpen with the affiliate, logging a 4.63 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 19 strikeouts in 11.2 innings. Expect him to report to Triple-A Worcester to begin his tenure with the Red Sox organization.