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Gausman allowed one earned run on three hits while striking out 11 across six innings in the win over the Rockies on Sunday. He did not factor into the decision.

Gausman surrendered a solo home run to C.J. Cron in the fifth inning. He didn't allow any further damage and he struck out double-digit batters for the fourth time this season. The 30-year-old has a 2.87 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with 222 strikeouts, good for sixth most in all of baseball. His last start of the regular season is tentatively lined up for Saturday against the Padres, although the Giants could push him back to maximize their odds in the postseason.

Woodford allowed two earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out one across 5.2 innings in the win over the Cubs on Sunday. He did not factor into the decision.

Woodford allowed both runs in the fourth inning on three hits, including a ground-rule double by Sergio Alcantara. He has given up just five runs over 23.2 innings in his last five starts. The 24-year-old has a 3.88 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with 46 punchouts in 62.2 innings this season. This was likely his last start of the regular season.

McKenzie (5-8) allowed three runs on five hits and three walks over 2.1 innings Sunday, striking out three and taking a loss against the White Sox.

McKenzie allowed a run in the first inning but really stumbled in the third. The first five White Sox batters of that inning reached base, including Eloy Jimenez, who drove in two runs with a single. After a seven-start stretch as one of the hottest pitchers in the league, the rookie has been crushed for 10 runs over 6.2 frames in his last two appearances. McKenzie now owns a 4.81 ERA and 134:54 KBB through 116 innings. He's tentatively lined up to face the Rangers on the road next weekend.

Giolito (11-9) allowed five hits and a walk over six scoreless frames Sunday, striking out six and earning a win over Cleveland.

Giolito threw 62 of 100 pitches for strikes and never faced a serious threat in his second straight win, allowing just one extra-base hit. The 27-year-old righty is 3-1 over his last eight outings with a 2.42 ERA. Sunday marked his first time completing at least six innings since Aug. 25 and he lowered his season ERA to 3.58 through 173.2 frames. Giolito is lined up to face Detroit at home next weekend, although the White Sox could always reshuffle their rotation ahead of the postseason.

Luzardo (5-9) allowed two runs on two hits and two walks over four innings Sunday, striking out five and taking a loss against the Rays.

Luzardo struggled out of the gate, allowing two runs in the first inning on a pair of sacrifice flies. He then retired eight straight batters and worked out of a jam in the fourth inning without taking any more damage. Luzardo has pitched fewer than six innings in each of his last five starts but slightly lowered his season ERA to 6.90. He's lined up to face the Phillies at home next weekend assuming the Marlins don't shut him down.

Baz (2-0) allowed three hits and a walk over 5.2 scoreless innings Sunday, striking out nine and earning a win over the Marlins.

Baz started the game with three perfect frames and didn't let a Marlin reach scoring position until the sixth inning. The right-handed rookie has looked strong in his first two MLB appearances, registering a 14:1 K:BB with a 1.69 ERA through 10.2 innings. Baz is lined up to take on the Yankees in New York next weekend.

Mahle (13-6) allowed one unearned run on three hits and two walks over six innings Sunday, striking out six and earning a win over Washington.

Mahle rolled through four shutout frames before Carter Kieboom scored on an error in the fifth. The 26-year-old righty has allowed three or fewer runs in four straight outings, lowering his season ERA to 3.54. He also owns a 204:62 K:BB through 175.2 frames. Mahle is projected to take the mound in Pittsburgh next weekend.

Ryu (neck) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list and start Tuesday versus the Yankees, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Manager Charlie Montoyo is confident the verteran will make his return Tuesday as the Blue Jays chase an AL Wild Card spot. The 34-year-old last pitched Sept. 17 against the Twins, surrendering five runs in two innings pitched. Over his last five starts, he has struggled to a 10.07 ERA in 19.2 innings.

Seabold left his start for Triple-A Worcester on Sunday in the third inning and was checked out by a team trainer, Joe McDonald of the Worcester Telegram reports.

Seabold presumably suffered some sort of injury, the nature and severity of which are not yet clear. He made his major-league debut in mid-September but was sent down after just a single start, so any potential injury likely won't have a significant impact on the Red Sox over the final week of the season.

Taillon (ankle) is lined up to start Tuesday's game against Toronto, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.

Taillon has missed just shy of three weeks with an ankle issue. If he does wind up returning Tuesday as expected, he'd have the possibility of a two-start week to end the season, as he'd be on turn to start Sunday's season finale against the Rays.