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Chafin worked around a hit and a walk to pitch a scoreless inning in Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Twins.

It was Chafin's first appearance since Aug. 17, as he missed time due to a sprained left index finger, and it also happened to be his first appearance for the Cubs, who acquired him as part of an Aug. 31 trade. With Rowan Wick (oblique) possibly out for the rest of the season, Chafin could quickly earn an important role in the Chicago bullpen if he pitches well.

Lamet allowed a run on two hits and two walks and struck out 10 in six innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Sunday.

Lamet left Sunday's contest in position for the win after Wil Myers' go-ahead, three-run homer in the sixth. That opportunity vanished when Padres reliever Emilio Pagan allowed a two-run blast to Dylan Moore. Despite the lack of a result, Lamet was again excellent. He has a 2.07 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 89:19 K:BB and a 3-1 record in 65.1 innings across 11 starts. Lamet will likely make his last regular-season start Saturday versus the Giants.

Rolison will be included on the Rockies' taxi squad for their season-ending road trip this week, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

One of the organization's top pitching prospects, Rolison looks like he could be under consideration to make his MLB debut during the final week of the regular season. As Groke notes, Rolison threw a side session at Coors Field on Sunday, which would put him on normal rest for a spot start Friday, when the Rockies kick off their series in Arizona with a doubleheader. The Rockies have no other obvious candidate to serve as the sixth man in their rotation this week, so Rolison could get the chance to showcase his skills with the hope of breaking camp with the big club in 2021. The 23-year-old split time between the California and South Atlantic Leagues in 2019, posting a 4.40 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 132 strikeouts in 131 innings.

Garcia (2-2) allowed six runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out two over three innings as he was charged with the loss Sunday against the Red Sox.

Garcia had picked up wins in each of his past two starts, but he was far less effective at Fenway Park on Sunday. Better days are certainly ahead for the 21-year-old, who now carries a 4.88 ERA and 26:5 K:BB over 27.2 innings during his first five major-league starts. Manager Aaron Boone was confident that Garcia would pitch at least once more prior to the end of the regular season, and he could take the mound at home Friday against the Marlins.

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said Sunday that Hudson (forearm) is doubtful to pitch again this season, Jim Hayes of FOX Sports Midwest reports.

Hudson exited his start Thursday with what was initially labeled as right elbow soreness, but he was diagnosed with a right forearm strain and placed on the 10-day injured list two days later after undergoing additional testing. The right-hander will be evaluated again by a team doctor Tuesday, but the Cardinals aren't banking on Hudson receiving a short-term timeline to resume pitching. St. Louis will turn to Austin Gomber to fill Hudson's spot in the rotation beginning with Tuesday's game in Kansas City.

Valdez fired one scoreless inning Sunday as he earned the save against the Rays. He allowed no hits and no walks while striking out zero.

Valdez came on to preserve the Orioles' one-run lead in the ninth inning Sunday, and he picked up his second career save as he held the Rays in check. The right-hander was charged with a loss in his last appearance, but he's been mainly effective this season as he now carries a 1.35 ERA and 0.75 WHIP over 13.1 innings in 2020.

Yarbrough (1-4) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out eight over seven innings Sunday as he was charged with the loss against the Orioles.

Yarbrough gave up two runs in the first inning Sunday, but he settled down and finished his outing with six scoreless frames. Unfortunately, the two runs proved to be the difference in the game as the Orioles' pitching staff put forth a dominant showing. The southpaw now has a 3.78 ERA and 40:12 K:BB over 52.1 innings after racking up a season-high eight strikeouts Sunday. Yarbrough should make his final start of the regular season at home Saturday against the Phillies.

Yates (elbow) was transferred to the 45-day injured list Sunday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Sunday's move is simply procedural as Yates was already slated to miss the remainder of the 2020 season. The transaction will make room on the 40-man roster for Austin Adams (knee), who was reinstated from the 45-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Pivetta will start Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Pivetta will debut with the Red Sox at home Tuesday after getting off to a rough start with the Phillies this season. The right-hander made three relief appearances earlier in the year, recording a 15.88 ERA and 1.94 WHIP over 5.2 innings. Pivetta's strikeout rate has dropped over the past two seasons, and he hasn't thrown more than 44 pitches in any of his outings in 2020.

Fairbanks will start Monday's game against the Mets, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The 26-year-old has opened one contest this season and will do so again in Monday's series finale. Fairbanks has a 2.74 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 33:12 K:BB over 23 innings and doesn't figure to throw much more than an inning. Josh Fleming is the likely candidate to follow as the primary pitcher.