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Braxton Garrett RP | CHC
Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Sent back to minors
Garrett was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Garrett started Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rangers and gave up two runs over 4.2 innings, and he won't remain with the big-league club. The 25-year-old has a 3.68 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 75:19 K:BB across 73.1 frames this year, so he figures to rejoin the Marlins at some point down the stretch.
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Tony Gonsolin RP | KC
Dodgers' Tony Gonsolin: Not able to throw at 100 percent
Gonsolin (forearm) wasn't able to throw at full intensity during his bullpen session Sunday, but he'll have another such session Wednesday, and the team still believes the hurler will be able to return by the end of the season, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
The results of Gonsolin's Sunday bullpen were mixed, as he wasn't able to throw without restrictions but is still expected to toss another session three days later. The right-hander last pitched in a game Aug. 23 and was initially expected to have a short stint on the IL, so it's discouraging that he's not yet back to full strength. However, manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism that Gonsolin can return as a starter before the end of the campaign.
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MacKenzie Gore SP | TEX
Nationals' MacKenzie Gore: Will make another rehab start
Gore (elbow) is scheduled to make his next rehab start Friday with Triple-A Rochester, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Gore did not encounter any setbacks while throwing 36 pitches Sunday in the first game of his rehab assignment, and as long as a bullpen session Wednesday goes as planned, he will take the ball again five days later. He remains on track to make his Nationals debut before the season comes to a close.
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Aaron Civale RP | CHC
Guardians' Aaron Civale: Eyeing Sept. 20 return
Civale (forearm) is targeting a Sept. 20 return against the White Sox, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
He hasn't pitched since Aug. 28 due to forearm inflammation, but it sounds like Civale could still make a handful of starts before the end of the season. If he did return Sept. 20, he could make two starts that week if the Guardians are operating with a five-man rotation.
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Yonny Chirinos SP | MIA
Rays' Yonny Chirinos: Starting nightcap against Jays
Chirinos will start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Considering Chirinos has not thrown more than three innings in a game this season, including in the minors, he is unlikely to go deep enough to qualify for the win opposite Alek Manoah. Josh Fleming is a strong candidate to piggyback Chirinos.
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Alek Manoah RP | LAA
Blue Jays' Alek Manoah: Recovered, starting Game 2
Manoah (illness) will start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rays with no restrictions, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
He was originally scheduled to start Game 1 but was scratched with a stomach bug. Manoah should be deployed as usual for the nightcap.
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Justin Steele SP | CHC
Cubs' Justin Steele: Starts up throwing program
Steele (back) threw a bullpen session Monday without issue, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Steele has been out of action since feeling soreness in his back in his Aug. 26 start, but he has recovered to the point where he can get back on the mound. It remains to be seen if he will toss another bullpen session or if he is ready to embark on a rehab assignment.
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Nathan Eovaldi SP | TEX
Red Sox's Nathan Eovaldi: Advances to live BP
Eovaldi (shoulder) will throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
He has been playing catch and throwing bullpen sessions, so this will mark another step in his throwing program. It's unclear how much more work Eovaldi will do on the side before coming off the injured list.
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Connor Overton RP | NYM
Reds' Connor Overton: Starting up rehab assignment
Overton (back) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Louisville.
Overton's next appearance with Louisville will be his first at any level since May 17, as he was diagnosed just a few days later with a stress reaction in his back and was placed on the injured list. Prior to hitting the shelf, Overton had turned in a 1.82 ERA in 24.2 innings over four starts with the Reds, but his extended stint on the IL means that he likely won't have enough time to build back up for a starting role. He's expected to require multiple outings at Louisville before he potentially rejoins the Reds later this month or in the first week of October as a relief option.
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Alek Manoah RP | LAA
Blue Jays' Alek Manoah: Dealing with illness
Manoah is dealing with an illness, according to Hazel Mae of Sportsnet, and will not start the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rays.
Manoah was expected to take the ball in the first game of Tuesday's twin bill, but his illness will prevent him from doing so, and Julian Merryweather will open the game instead. Manoah is receiving treatment, and there remains a chance he could start the second contest on Tuesday's schedule.