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Davies (6-11) allowed five runs on four hits and three walks with one strikeout through two innings, taking the loss in Saturday's 15-4 defeat to the Giants.

Davies was one strike away from escaping a bases-loaded situation in the second unscathed, but a two-RBI single from Tommy La Stella and a subsequent three-run homer from Brandon Belt spelled the end of the right-hander's day. After compiling a 1.72 ERA in May and a 4.17 ERA over the course of June and July, Davies has a 8.73 ERA over eight starts in August and September. The long ball has haunted the impending free agent lately, as he's given up 14 home runs in his last eight starts. He conceded just 10 in his first 22 starts of the season.

Gausman (14-5) allowed three runs on eight hits and no walks with nine strikeouts through six innings, picking up the win in Saturday's 15-4 victory over the Cubs.

Gausman was rock solid yet again Saturday, as he yielded three runs in his first three innings but settled in over the next three to pick up the quality start. While the eight hits might strike the eye as a sizable number, half of them didn't leave the infield. The right-hander has now allowed three or fewer earned runs in nine straight starts and has won his last five decisions. He figures to pitch next Thursday against the Padres.

Gonzales (8-5) recorded the win in a victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday, allowing three unearned runs on four hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out three.

The left-hander continued his mostly strong stretch run during his 101-pitch outing, with the second-inning home run he allowed to Henry Ramos his one glaring mistake. Gonzales bounced back nicely from surrendering five earned runs over five innings to this same Diamondbacks squad in his prior start, and he's now posted quality outings in six of his last eight trips to the mound. Gonzales will look to do his part to keep the Mariners' postseason push strong in his next start, tentatively scheduled at home Wednesday versus the Red Sox.

Overton was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

Overton was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Monday, and he allowed no hits and a walk while striking out two in one scoreless inning during his lone appearance in Indianapolis. He tossed 6.2 scoreless innings across four relief appearances with the Blue Jays earlier in the year.

Albers was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.

He gave up 12 earned runs in seven innings over his last two starts. Jovani Moran will take his place on the active roster.

Lauer will start Sunday against Cleveland, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

He will take the ball in place of Brandon Woodruff, who is dealing with a stomach bug. Lauer has given up one earned run while striking out nine over his last 14 innings (two starts).

Woodruff will not start Sunday against Cleveland due to a stomach bug, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. His next start will come Wednesday in Detroit.

This is a tough break for those banking on a start from Woodruff this week. He hasn't pitched since Sept. 6, so he will be well-rested for a favorable matchup against the Tigers. Eric Lauer will start Sunday.

Boyd (elbow strain) will see orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister for an evaluation, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Considering Meister just performed Tommy John surgery on Tigers catcher Jake Rogers, this is a concerning development. It seems highly unlikely that Boyd will pitch again this season and it's possible he won't pitch again until the 2023 season.

Greinke (COVID-19) will start Tuesday against the Rangers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

It's a nice matchup for Greinke's first start back from the COVID-19 injured list. He has not pitched since Aug. 29 and logged a 3.72 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 13 strikeouts in 29 innings in five August starts. Greinke only has three strikeouts in 16 innings over his last three starts.

Velasquez (finger) was designated for assignment Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Velasquez has never quite lived up to expectations with the Phillies. He was working his way back from a finger injury, but will now go through the waiver process.