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  • Reynaldo Lopez SP | ATL

    Braves' Reynaldo Lopez: Dominant in return

    Lopez (shoulder) allowed one run on two hits and struck out nine without walking a batter over six innings in a no-decision versus the Royals on Saturday.

    Lopez spent nearly three weeks on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, and it appears the time off served him well. He threw just 73 pitches (49 strikes) in an efficient outing. This was his 14th quality start of the season, an impressive run of success after he hadn't regularly pitched as a starter since 2021. Lopez ends the regular season with a 2.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 146:42 K:BB across 134.2 innings over 25 starts.

  • MacKenzie Gore SP | WAS

    Nationals' MacKenzie Gore: Throws six scoreless in no-decision

    Gore did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Phillies, allowing three hits and one walk with nine strikeouts over six scoreless innings.

    Gore generated a ridiculous 24 whiffs on 91 pitches and departed with a 2-0 lead that his bullpen was unable to hold. The southpaw was fantastic in September, logging four quality starts and allowing just four total earned runs across five outings. He'll finish the season with a 3.90 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 181:65 K:BB and 10 wins across 166.1 innings.

  • Zack Wheeler SP | PHI

    Phillies' Zack Wheeler: Strikes out 11 in no-decision

    Wheeler did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Nationals, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks with 11 strikeouts over 6.1 innings.

    Wheeler was his usual dominant self other than surrendering a two-run homer in the sixth inning, but the Phillies' offense didn't score a run until the eighth. The NL Cy Young candidate finished the regular season strong, yielding only 15 earned runs over 11 consecutive quality starts. He'll finish the regular season with a 2.57 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 224:52 K:BB while reaching 200 innings for the second time in his career.

  • Paul Skenes SP | PIT

    Pirates' Paul Skenes: Short outing to wrap up season

    Skenes fanned three over two perfect innings during Saturday's 9-4 win over the Yankees.

    The 22-year-old phenom was limited to 23 pitches (17 strikes) in his final start of the season, but Skenes was still dominant. He's built his NL Rookie of the Year case with an 11-3 record, 1.96 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 170:32 K:BB through 133 innings, making his big-league debut May 11. Despite his youth and limited track record, Skenes' elite upside makes it likely he'll be one of the first pitchers off the board in 2025 fantasy drafts.

  • Andre Pallante SP | STL

    Cardinals' Andre Pallante: Takes no-decision Saturday

    Pallante allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits while striking out four batters over five innings in a no-decision against the Giants on Saturday. He did not issue a walk.

    Pallante worked in and out of trouble but still managed to complete five innings for a ninth straight start. Pallante has closed the season strong with a 2.98 ERA over those last nine starts. The 26-year-old has made a strong case to be a key piece to the Cardinals' pitching staff with a 3.78 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 121.1 innings this season.

  • Rhett Lowder SP | CIN

    Reds' Rhett Lowder: Finishes with five scoreless

    Lowder did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Cubs, allowing three hits and three walks with one strikeout over five scoreless innings.

    Lowder generated only six whiffs on 91 pitches but logged his fourth scoreless outing in six chances after being promoted to the Reds. He'll finish the year with a 1.17 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 22:14 K:BB across 30.2 major-league innings and should factor into the club's rotation plans for next season.

  • Kyle Hendricks SP | CHC

    Cubs' Kyle Hendricks: Finishes strong in no-decision

    Hendricks did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Reds, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out two over 7.1 scoreless innings.

    Hendricks needed just 81 pitches to work into the eighth inning, finishing with arguably his best start of the season. Over his final five outings, the veteran logged two quality starts while yielding two earned runs or fewer four times. He'll conclude a disappointing campaign with a 5.92 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 87:43 K:BB across 130.2 innings and will hit free agency this offseason.

  • Dodgers' Justin Wrobleski: Recalled from OKC

    The Dodgers recalled Wrobleski from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.

    Wrobleski owns a 6.40 ERA and 1.42 WHIP through 32.1 major-league innings on the year, though his numbers are heavily inflated by a 10-run outing he endured Sept. 1 against Arizona. He'll return to Los Angeles to give the Dodgers a fresh multi-inning option out of the bullpen, replacing Ben Casparius.

  • Padres' Randy Vasquez: Promoted for start

    The Padres recalled Vasquez from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday ahead of his start versus Arizona.

    Vasquez allowed nine earned runs over 4.1 innings during his last MLB start Aug. 31 and turned in a 7.20 ERA over 15 frames to finish the season in Triple-A, but he'll be called upon nonetheless to get San Diego through its penultimate regular-season game Saturday. On top of his poor performance, the 25-year-old will match up against a Diamondbacks offense that boasts an .818 OPS since the start of September, making him a rather unappealing streaming option. Alek Jacob was optioned to El Paso in a corresponding move.

  • Pirates' Mike Burrows: Recalled from Indianapolis

    The Pirates recalled Burrows from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

    Burrows has spent nearly the entire season with Indianapolis, posting a 4.06 ERA and 1.42 WHIP across 37.2 innings. Although he was used primarily as a starter, he'll most likely be used in a multi-inning role out of the bullpen with Pittsburgh. If he's able to get into one of the team's final two regular-season games, the 24-year-old righty will be making his MLB debut.

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