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Lynn (10-6) was tagged with the loss Sunday against Cleveland after allowing six runs on seven hits -- including two home runs -- while fanning six across six innings.

Lynn has been hit-or-miss of late; he has given up six or more runs in two of his last four appearances, though at the same time, he's allowed one or fewer runs in four of his last six contests. The veteran hurler owns a 3.86 ERA across 16.1 innings through three starts this month.

Gutierrez didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Nationals after allowing four runs on five hits and four walks across 2.2 innings, fanning three.

Gutierrez failed to complete four innings for the third appearance in a row, and he's gone winless over his last six contests as well. The right-hander has given up three or more runs in four of his five appearances in the current month, posting an 8.50 ERA across 18 innings in that stretch.

Odorizzi (foot) was activated from the 10-day injured list, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. He will start Sunday's game against Oakland.

As expected, the veteran righty comes off the IL to start the series finale in Oakland. His injury, labeled right foot soreness, proved to be minor and he should have no limitations (apart from his typically short leash) in the outing. Odorizzi fills the roster spot of Seth Martinez, whom the Astros optioned to the taxi squad Sunday.

DeSclafani allowed two runs on five hits and a walk with three strikeouts in four innings, taking a no-decision versus Colorado on Saturday.

The right-hander kept the ball in the yard at Coors Field, so consider that a moral victory. He's allowed just one home run through 27 innings in five September starts. DeSclafani has pitched to a 3.26 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 149:42 K:BB through 162.2 innings this season. He's expected to make his last regular-season start during next weekend's series versus the Padres.

Toussaint (personal) was activated from the bereavement list Sunday and optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Toussaint spent the past few days on the bereavement list following the death of his father, and he'll now make his way to the minors. The 25-year-old has made 10 starts for Atlanta this season but was shifted to the bullpen just before being placed on the bereavement list.

Valdez didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the A's, allowing one run on three hits and four walks over 6.2 innings. He struck out three.

The 27-year-old was locked in a scoreless pitcher's duel with fellow lefty Sean Manaea through six innings, but after Kyle Tucker gave the Astros the lead in the top of the seventh with a solo shot, Valdez gave up a single to Khris Davis and hit Elvis Andrus with a pitch to get the hook after 95 pitches (52 strikes). Unfortunately, Kendall Graveman promptly allowed an inherited runner to score, costing Valdez his shot at the win. The quality start was his 13th of the year in only 21 outings, and he'll take a 2.98 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 118:57 through 129.2 innings into his final start of the regular season next weekend.

Suarez (7-5) picked up the win Saturday, scattering four hits in a complete game shutout of the Pirates in a 3-0 victory. He struck out seven without walking a batter.

The 26-year-old southpaw put together the best start of his career, needing only 97 pitches (63 strikes) to go the distance for the first time. Suarez faced the minimum number of batters through six innings thanks to a couple double plays, and Pittsburgh never got a runner into scoring position all afternoon. Suarez has reeled off four straight quality starts and five in his last seven outings, posting a dazzling 1.43 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 45:8 K:BB through 44 innings over that stretch.

Anderson (7-10) took the loss in Saturday's 14-1 defeat at the hands of the Angels, allowing nine runs on nine hits and a walk in two innings. He failed to record a strikeout.

Anderson was hammered early and often Saturday, permitting two runs in the first inning, one in the second and six in the third before being pulled. The poor start comes on the heels of two straight one-run outings and marks Anderson's first start allowing more than four runs in 11 starts since being acquired from Pittsburgh.

Kershaw (10-8) took the loss in Saturday's 7-2 defeat at the hands of the Diamondbacks, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk with three strikeouts in 4.1 innings.

Making his third start since returning from injury, Kershaw was knocked around early and often with a single run in each of the first, second, fourth and fifth innings. While it's encouraging to see the 2014 NL MVP ramping up his workload in preparation for the postseason, the outing was Kershaw's worst of his last eight appearances. He's currently scheduled to make one more start next Friday, though that could change depending on Los Angeles' playoff scenario.

Ray (13-6) allowed a run on three hits and four walks with six strikeouts in six innings to earn the win Saturday versus Minnesota.

The southpaw gave up a sacrifice fly in the first inning, but that was the only run Minnesota scored in the game. Ray's September hasn't been as smooth as his August, as he's allowed eight runs in each month, but in just 28.2 innings this month as opposed to 41 frames last month. He's still been excellent more often than not in 2021 with a 2.68 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 244:49 K:BB across 188 innings. His last start of the regular season lines up as a pivotal home showdown versus the Yankees next week.