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Wood (5-4) picked up the win Wednesday over the Athletics, allowing one hit over three scoreless innings. He did not strike out or walk a batter.

Wood was the fourth pitcher in the game, working as a bulk reliever for the fifth time this season. The southpaw got the job done, quieting the Athletics' bats after Jakob Junis gave up three runs in the fourth inning. Wood has alternated wildly between strong and poor outings over the last couple of months, so it's tough to trust him on a week-by-week basis. He's at a 4.75 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 51:30 K:BB through 60.2 innings this season. Assuming he stays on a regular turn, he's lined up for a difficult home outing versus the Diamondbacks next week.

Lynn allowed seven runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Cubs on Wednesday.

Lynn has been tagged for 20 runs (17 earned) over 16.2 innings since the All-Star break, continuing a season that's had far more downs than ups. The 36-year-old right-hander was off to a decent start aside from a difficult second inning, but he completely unraveled as the Cubs rallied for six runs -- five charged to Lynn -- in the fifth. Lynn is now at a 6.47 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 144:45 K:BB through 119.2 innings over 21 starts. He remains a potential trade target, but it's unclear if any interest will turn into an offer for a pitcher enduring his worst major-league season. If he remains with the White Sox, Lynn is tentatively scheduled for a road start versus the Rangers next week.

Stroman allowed seven runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out four over 3.1 innings in a no-decision versus the White Sox on Wednesday.

Stroman didn't pitch well, but Lance Lynn was just about equally poor for the Pale Hose. After an excellent first three months of the campaign, Stroman has struggled over his last six starts, allowing 28 runs (24 earned) over 27 innings with just one quality start in that span. The poor stretch has inflated his ERA from 2.28 to 3.51 and his WHIP from 1.02 to 1.20. He's added a 10-7 record and a 109:48 K:BB over 125.2 innings through 22 starts overall. He's tentatively lined up for a challenging two-start week next week, with potential matchups versus Cincinnati and Atlanta on the slate, assuming the Cubs hold onto Stroman through the trade deadline.

The White Sox acquired Bush along with catcher Edgar Quero from the Angels on Wednesday in exchange for right-handers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Bush missed the first few months of the season at Double-A Rocket City with an oblique strain and has put up a 5.88 ERA and 1.42 WHIP through 26 innings across six starts since returning. Though his stats don't jump off the page on first glance, he's allowed just three runs over his last three starts (14.2 IP) and has demonstrated an ability to strike batters out at a solid rate. If he continues at his current rate, there's a chance the 23-year-old southpaw makes his MLB debut before the end of next season.

Valdez (8-7) allowed six runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out only one over 3.2 innings to take the loss Wednesday versus the Rangers.

The six runs were a new season high for Valdez, who has given up at least four runs in four of his last five outings. He also surrendered multiple home runs for the third time this season, including twice in his last three starts. The struggling southpaw is now at a 3.29 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 134:32 K:BB through 126 innings over 20 starts. Valdez is lined up for a home start versus the Guardians next week.

The White Sox traded Giolito to the Angels on Wednesday along with right-hander Reynaldo Lopez in exchange for catcher Edgar Quero and left-hander Ky Bush, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

On the heels of a five-inning shutout performance against the Twins this past Sunday, Giolito will join the Angels rotation as the team puts itself firmly in the buyers camp ahead of the trade deadline. The 29-year-old righty holds a 3.79 ERA and 1.22 WHIP through 121 innings this season, though he's seen those numbers trend down over the past month. Giolito was scheduled to pitch Friday for the White Sox, but it's unclear at the moment when he'll make his Angels debut.

Heaney (7-6) allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out three over five innings to earn the win Wednesday over the Astros.

Heaney gave up a three-run home run to Alex Bregman in the first inning before settling down. Over his last six outings, Heaney has given up 21 runs (20 earned) across 29 innings, and that's with a pair of scoreless appearances in the mix. The veteran southpaw is at a 4.62 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 103:43 K:BB through 101.1 innings over 20 starts this season. He's tentatively projected for a favorable home start versus the White Sox next week.

Irvin did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks over six innings against Colorado. He struck out seven.

Irvin was victimized by the long ball in the second, third and sixth innings, marking the first time this season in which he's allowed three home runs in a game. However, he still managed to get through six innings for the second straight start while logging his second-highest strikeout total of the season with seven. The right-hander has now surrendered five home runs over his last two starts and will look to keep the ball in the park in his next appearance, which is likely to come next week against the Brewers.

The Guardians acquired Syndergaard (finger) and cash from the Dodgers on Wednesday in exchange for shortstop Amed Rosario, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Syndergaard has been on the injured list since June while recovering from a blister on his right index finger, but the issue looks to be mostly behind him since he's been able to make a pair of five-inning rehab starts coming out of the All-Star break. The 30-year-old righty holds a 7.16 ERA and 1.45 WHIP through 55.1 innings across 12 starts in the majors this season, and even though Los Angeles' starting depth has been significantly tested, the Dodgers apparently no longer viewed him as a rotation option. Syndergaard will join a Cleveland squad that has similarly had its depth tested, but he should at least have a path to the No. 5 spot in the rotation in the short term. The Guardians have deployed reliever Xzavion Curry as their nominal fifth starter of late, with Curry being limited to three innings in both of his last two outings.

Eovaldi (rest) is likely to return to the Rangers' rotation Sunday at San Diego, Nathan Han of MLB.com reports.

Eovaldi was skipped on his last turn earlier this week in Houston for rest purposes, but there are no physical concerns behind the slight velocity dip and decreased strikeout rate. The 33-year-old right-hander stands 11-3 with a brilliant 2.69 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 111:34 K:BB through 123.2 innings (19 starts) overall this season with Texas.