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Ryan didn't factor into the decision Thursday against Detroit after allowing six runs on six hits and two walks while fanning five across 4.2 innings.

Ryan spent one week away from the team but didn't look good in his return, as he couldn't escape the fifth inning while allowing season highs in runs allowed, hits allowed, and home runs given up. The rookie right-hander ends the year with a 4.05 ERA and a 0.79 WHIP across five starts (26.2 innings), posting a 30:5 K:BB in that span.

Skubal didn't factor into the decision Thursday against Minnesota after allowing five runs on six hits and a walk across 3.1 innings, striking out one.

The left-hander didn't have his best stuff Thursday and allowed three homers, but Joe Ryan, struggled as well for the Twins, allowing Skubal to end the season with another no-decision. He hasn't recorded a win since he fired six scoreless innings against the Orioles on Aug. 11, and he has gone 0-2 with a 5.18 ERA across 33 innings (eight appearances) since then.

Anderson (9-5) earned the win Thursday against Philadelphia after tossing six innings of two-run ball, allowing three hits and three walks while fanning two.

Anderson had more walks than strikeouts for the fourth time over his last seven appearances, but he still got the job done and tossed a second straight quality start. While he's been a bit inconsistent of late, Anderson has given up two or fewer runs in three of his last four starts and has also avoided defeat in each of his last six appearances, going 4-0 with a 3.62 ERA across 32.1 innings in that stretch.

Gibson (10-9) was tagged with the loss Thursday against Atlanta after allowing five runs (four earned) on four hits and two walks while fanning eight across 4.1 innings. He also hit a batter.

Gibson plunked a batter for the second straight game and extended his struggles, as he has now allowed three or more earned runs in six straight outings. The strikeout numbers have been decent of late with an 11.0 K/9 in that span, but that's about the only positive for him since he owns a 7.31 ERA through six September starts.

Velasquez (3-9) took the loss during Thursday's 8-3 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, allowing four runs on six hits and a walk with seven strikeouts in 4.2 innings.

All four runs Velasquez surrendered came on solo homers in two back-to-back sets, a pair in the first inning and another two in the fourth. The 29-year-old has always shown strikeout upside -- he had seven Thursday -- but has now permitted multiple runs in each of his four appearances with San Diego that total only 12.2 innings.

Gonsolin got a no-decision in Thursday's 8-3 victory over San Diego, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks with five strikeouts in 4.2 innings.

Los Angeles scored early to give Gonsolin an initial lead and the righty did well enough through the game's first four innings, permitting just a solo home run. However, he served up a Fernando Tatis home run in the fifth that prompted his removal. The most encouraging takeaway is the 78 pitches Gonsolin tossed -- 10 more than any of his previous four starts since coming off the IL earlier this month. This was likely the 27-year-old's final regular-season appearance of 2021, and he concludes the campaign with a 4-1 record across 17 appearances along with a 3.32 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 65:34 K:BB.

Civale will start Sunday's season finale against the Royals, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.

The team is hoping to get a few more innings under Civale's belt, as he has managed only 20.2 frames since the All-Star break after dealing with sprained finger. He has also not performed well in that span, surrendering a 7.40 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 20.2 frames. Civale will look to end his season on a positive note and will enter the outing with an overall line of a 4.03 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 95 strikeouts across 118.1 innings.

Quantrill will not start during the team's weekend series against Kansas City, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.

Quantrill last started Monday, so he would have lined up to take the ball in the team's final game of the season Sunday. However, Aaron Civale will draw the start in his place as the team looks to build up his innings after he dealt with a sprained finger that cost him over two months of game action. Quantrill ends the season with a strong 2.89 ERA and 1.18 WHIP while racking up 121 strikeouts across 149.2 frames.

Steele (4-4) allowed four hits and one walk while striking out seven across seven innings to earn the win Thursday against the Pirates.

Steele entered the game with a 5.89 ERA across eight starts with the big-league club. However, he turned in his longest outing and first quality start of the campaign while holding the Pirates without any extra-base hits. While his first stint in the major-league rotation wasn't all that successful, Steele could factor into the Cubs' future plans as either a starter or reliever. Steele will end the campaign with a 4.26 ERA and 59:27 K:BB across 57 innings.

Valdez will start Friday's game against Oakland, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

It was originally expected that Brandon Bielak would draw the start, but Houston is now likely focused on setting up its rotation for the postseason. Valdez will head into his final start of the regular season with a 2.98 ERA and 1.26 WHIP while also tallying 118 strikeouts across 129.2 frames. Jake Odorizzi and Jose Urquidy are lined up to start Saturday and Sunday, respectively.