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Finnegan (9-10) shut out the Pirates for five innings Sunday, allowing five hits and five walks while striking out seven.

Unsurprisingly, he had an inflated pitch count, needing 95 pitches to get through five innings. Regardless, the outing still lowered his ERA on the season to 4.04 -- a figure that looks much better when you consider that it stood at 4.93 as late as July 24. Finnegan will look to continue his impressive finish to the year in a home rematch with the Bucs as part of Saturday's doubleheader.

Urena (4-6) came within one out of a shutout Sunday, scattering four hits and striking out four over 8.2 scoreless innings in a 3-0 win over the Dodgers.

A.J. Ramos came on to record the final out after Josh Reddick singled and Corey Seaher coming to the plate, but Urena's pitch count (108) was also a factor in manager Don Mattingly's decision. The 25-year-old right-hander now has three quality starts in his last five outings, although Sunday's gem was by far the best of the bunch. However, his 20:6 K:BB in 31.1 innings over that stretch suggests he's been more lucky than good. His next start is scheduled for Saturday in Philadelphia.

Maeda (14-9) gave up three runs (two earned) on eight hits and a walk over six innings in Sunday's loss to the Marlins. He struck out three.

It was his 14th quality start of the season but only his third in seven starts during August and September, as he's had trouble lasting the necessary six innings. Maeda's gone 5-2, and his 3.46 ERA during that time is still solid, though, so his lack of length hasn't impacted his fantasy value. He'll next take the mound Friday in Arizona.

Perez was removed from Sunday's start against the Mets with a right triceps impingement, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Perez had struggled through 2.2 innings prior to his departure, surrendering five runs on four hits and a walk. The Braves are set to reevaluate him Monday and should offer an update on his condition. Even if the news on Perez's health is positive, it's difficult to place much trust in him at this time. He's posted a 6.04 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 53.2 innings.

Greinke (12-6) allowed three runs on six hits and four walks with three strikeouts over six innings during Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Giants.

Greinke bounced back from one of his worst outings of the season to post a quality start, but still suffered the defeat as he was out-dueled by Matt Moore. The four walks were a season-high for Greinke, who needed 113 pitches to complete six innings. While his 4.54 ERA and 1.28 WHIP have been somewhat inflated by a handful of bad starts, the former Cy Young winner hasn't been able to replicate his previous levels of success in his first season with Arizona. He'll try to be more economical with his pitches when he squares off against the Dodgers at home on Friday,

Perez left Sunday's game in the third inning with an unknown injury, Kevin McAlpin of the Braves Radio Network reports.

It wasn't clear what was bothering Perez, but he was forced to leave the game less than three innings into his start. Before being pulled from the game, Perez had allowed five runs, including a grand slam. More information regarding the severity and type of injury should be available in the near future.

Hill (blister) left Saturday's game as a precautionary measure, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Hill was seven innings and 89 pitches into a perfect game Saturday before he was pulled due to complications with his blister. Manager Dave Roberts then said that if the game had been earlier in the season, Hill would have likely stayed in. At this point in time, there's no indication that Hill won't make his next scheduled start Thursday.

Sampson will start Monday's game against the Brewers, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Sampson has started just one MLB game this season, as most of his innings have been as a reliever. In said start, he allowed just one run over 4.1 innings and struck out six batters.

DeSclafani will be skipped in his next scheduled start, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

DeSclafani has thrown the ball well during his recent outings. Over his last three games, DeSclafani has posted a 1.64 ERA and a 0.91 WHIP. However, he won't pitch the next time through Cincinnati's rotation, pushing his next start to September 18.

Eickhoff fired six scoreless innings but did not factor into the decision against the Nationals on Saturday, giving up five hits and two walks. He also struck out five.

The two teams were locked in a scoreless stalemate until Bryce Harper's eighth-inning three-run homer, leaving Eickhoff with no chance at a decision despite one of his strongest outings of the season. The 26-year-old has rattled off four straight quality starts and has not surrendered a homer in the last three trips to the mound. Eickhoff has emerged from a couple of rough patches throughout the season to turn in largely quality work for one of the most toothless offenses in the majors, and will look to get back in the win column against the Pirates next Thursday.