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Anderson got a no-decision in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Oakland, allowing one run on two hits with two strikeouts in four innings.

Manager Scott Servais opted to go with a shortened rotation during the season's final week. The goal was clearly for Anderson to go as deep as possible with a limited pitch count as the lefty tossed 40 of 46 pitches for strikes after he was chased early from his last start.

Bassitt got a no-decision during Tuesday's 4-2 loss to Seattle, allowing one run on three hits and three walks with one strikeout in 3.1 innings.

Bassitt ran into trouble early but escaped a bases-loaded one-out jam in the first inning and surrendered his lone run after Yusmeiro Petit permitted an inherited runner to score in the fourth. The 32-year-old struggled with his control Tuesday, throwing just 36 of 67 pitches for strikes, though he's pitched well in two starts since returning from a scary liner to the face with one run allowed in 6.1 total innings. With Oakland on the brink of being eliminated from playoff contention, it's reasonable to think this may have been Bassitt's final appearance of the season.

Wheeler (14-10) allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out seven across seven innings to take the loss Tuesday against Atlanta.

Wheeler did little wrong in the outing, as the lone runs charged to him came in the second inning on a two-run single by Jorge Soler. He dominated Atlanta otherwise, inducing 11 groundouts and generating 11 swinging strikes on 93 total pitches. Though the outing ended a four-start stretch in which Wheeler allowed one or fewer earned runs, he has still maintained a 1.47 ERA across his last five appearances while striking out 39 across 30.2 frames. Wheeler has also been excellent throughout the season, maintaining a 2.78 ERA with a 247:46 K:BB across 213.1 innings.

Corbin (9-16) got the loss Tuesday versus the Rockies after giving up two runs on six hits and three walks while striking out nine over six innings.

The left-hander allowed one run to score in the fourth inning before surrendering a solo home run to Trevor Story in the fifth. It was his second consecutive quality start and fourth in his last five outings. He struck out a season-high nine batters. He isn't expected to make another start in 2021, finishing 9-16 with a career-worst 5.82 ERA over 31 starts.

Manager Mike Matheny said after Tuesday's win over Cleveland that Singer is dealing with a right "mid-arm" injury, and scans showed no damage to his elbow or shoulder, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

The 25-year-old was removed during the first inning of Tuesday's start with what was initially labeled right upper arm discomfort, but after some evaluation it appears he's avoided the most troublesome arm injuries. Singer didn't factor in the decision after giving up three runs on three hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning. He lines up for one final turn through the rotation in the final game of the regular season Sunday against the Twins, though it's unclear whether the injury will cause his season to end a bit early.

Freeland (7-8) picked up the win Tuesday against the Nationals after pitching 6.2 innings and giving up one run. He allowed six hits and walked four while striking out three.

The 28-year-old tossed six scoreless innings before surrendering a bases-loaded walk to Lane Thomas in the seventh inning, driving in Yadiel Hernandez for the only run against him in the contest. He has now notched three consecutive quality starts, posting a 1.93 ERA and 2-0 record over those outings. Freeland is not expected to make another start before the regular season ends Sunday, so he finishes his year with seven wins, a 4.33 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 105 strikeouts in 120.2 innings.

Ryu (13-10) was charged with the loss Tuesday against the Yankees after surrendering three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three across 4.1 innings.

Ryu was activated from the injured list ahead of Tuesday's start after missing one turn in the rotation with a minor neck strain. The southpaw gave up a solo homer to Aaron Judge in the third frame, then ran into more trouble in the fifth, when he allowed an RBI single to Anthony Rizzo, who would be his final batter of the night. Ryu has seen his share of struggles in the latter half of the season but will look to get back on track during his next projected start at home Sunday against Baltimore. Across 30 appearances, the 34-year-old has put together a 4.39 ERA and 1.22 WHIP.

Sale (5-1) was charged with the loss against the Orioles on Tuesday after surrendering three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out six across 5.1 innings.

Sale blanked the Orioles through the first five frames, but trouble struck in the sixth inning when a two-run homer by Ryan Mountcastle blemished the scoreboard. It marked the first time all season the southpaw allowed as many as three runs, leading to his first loss. Sale, who missed the first four months of the season due to Tommy John surgery, has put up solid numbers in his eight appearances, pitching to the tune of a 2.90 ERA and 1.24 WHIP. He'll look to rebound during his next projected start Sunday at Washington.

Singer was removed from Tuesday's start against Cleveland with right upper arm discomfort, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Singer surrendered three runs on three hits and a walk during the first inning, and he was lifted with the injury after recording only two outs. The right-hander lined up to start the final game of the regular season Sunday against the Twins, but his availability for his final turn through the rotation is now unclear.

Taillon was removed during the third inning of Tuesday's start against the Blue Jays after appearing to aggravate his right ankle injury, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

Taillon was sidelined the past three weeks with a right ankle tendon injury before being activated for Tuesday's outing, and he appeared to aggravate the injury and exited with an athletic trainer after recording only seven outs. He allowed one run on one hit with two strikeouts and a walk before leaving the game, and he won't factor in the decision. More importantly, the right-hander's availability is now up in the air for the final turn through the rotation as well as a potential postseason run.