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Davies (6-11) allowed five runs on four hits and three walks with one strikeout through two innings, taking the loss in Saturday's 15-4 defeat to the Giants.

Davies was one strike away from escaping a bases-loaded situation in the second unscathed, but a two-RBI single from Tommy La Stella and a subsequent three-run homer from Brandon Belt spelled the end of the right-hander's day. After compiling a 1.72 ERA in May and a 4.17 ERA over the course of June and July, Davies has a 8.73 ERA over eight starts in August and September. The long ball has haunted the impending free agent lately, as he's given up 14 home runs in his last eight starts. He conceded just 10 in his first 22 starts of the season.

Gausman (14-5) allowed three runs on eight hits and no walks with nine strikeouts through six innings, picking up the win in Saturday's 15-4 victory over the Cubs.

Gausman was rock solid yet again Saturday, as he yielded three runs in his first three innings but settled in over the next three to pick up the quality start. While the eight hits might strike the eye as a sizable number, half of them didn't leave the infield. The right-hander has now allowed three or fewer earned runs in nine straight starts and has won his last five decisions. He figures to pitch next Thursday against the Padres.

Overton was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

Overton was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Monday, and he allowed no hits and a walk while striking out two in one scoreless inning during his lone appearance in Indianapolis. He tossed 6.2 scoreless innings across four relief appearances with the Blue Jays earlier in the year.

Lauer will start Sunday against Cleveland, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

He will take the ball in place of Brandon Woodruff, who is dealing with a stomach bug. Lauer has given up one earned run while striking out nine over his last 14 innings (two starts).

Woodruff will not start Sunday against Cleveland due to a stomach bug, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. His next start will come Wednesday in Detroit.

This is a tough break for those banking on a start from Woodruff this week. He hasn't pitched since Sept. 6, so he will be well-rested for a favorable matchup against the Tigers. Eric Lauer will start Sunday.

Velasquez (finger) was designated for assignment Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Velasquez has never quite lived up to expectations with the Phillies. He was working his way back from a finger injury, but will now go through the waiver process.

Musgrove (10-9) suffered the loss against the Dodgers on Friday, pitching six innings and allowing three runs on four hits and five walks while striking out seven.

The performance was not among Musgrove's best as a Padre -- he issued a season-high five walks and gave up three runs for the first time since Aug. 14 -- but he still managed to secure his third quality start in his past four outings. However, San Diego's offense remained stale against the division-rival Dodgers, resulting in the right-hander's ninth loss. Musgrove's so-so 10-9 record doesn't do justice to his effectiveness on the campaign, as he has posted a 2.93 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 180:45 K:BB across 159.2 innings. His next start is likely to come in San Francisco next week.

Urias (17-3) earned the win over San Diego on Friday, hurling seven scoreless innings during which he allowed three hits and one walk while striking out seven.

The southpaw was masterful in the outing, throwing 64 of 94 pitches for strikes and retiring nine of the final 10 batters he faced. Urias finished with his fourth scoreless outing in his past seven starts, though he went only five innings in each of the previous three efforts. Since July 21, he has posted a 1.23 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 53:9 K:BB across nine starts covering 51.1 frames. Urias will try to add to his league-leading 17 wins in his next start, which is tentatively lined up to come at home versus Arizona on Wednesday.

Wood (COVID-19) will throw a bullpen session Monday and is getting close to returning, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

He will be evaluated after Monday's session, but it's good to hear he's feeling much better after dealing with a significant case of the virus. It's possible he could return to the rotation in a week or two.

Kelly (illness) threw four innings and 66 pitches in a rehab start with the Diamondbacks' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate Thursday, MLB.com reports.

Kelly has now had three separate outings since coming out of isolation due to COVID-19 protocols. Before Thursday's rehab start, Kelly completed a 23-pitch bullpen session and a 51-pitch start in an intrasquad game. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo hasn't ruled out Kelly's next start coming in the majors; the right-hander would presumably slot into the Diamondbacks' rotation as soon as Tuesday in Los Angeles versus the Dodgers.