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Steele surrendered three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings in Monday's victory over the Reds. He did not factor into the game's decision.

The lefty went the first five innings of his outing without giving up a run but ran into trouble in the top of the sixth. He allowed four straight batters to reach before being pulled and getting charged with a total of three runs in the frame. The 26-year-old has posted a 4.77 ERA in five starts since becoming a part of the starting rotation and will draw the Giants in his next projected start Sunday.

Gray tossed five innings Monday, giving up three runs (two earned) on three hits while striking out eight in the loss to the Cubs. He did not factor into the game's decision.

The 31-year-old was tagged for a three-run home run by Ian Happ in the first inning before settling in and pitching four scoreless innings to finish his outing. Interestingly, Gray was pulled after only 66 pitches in favor of a pinch hitter in the top of the sixth inning. Since an eight run blow-up against the Cardinals on July 25, the right-hander has rebounded nicely with a 2.89 ERA and 0.92 WHIP over his last eight starts. He is projected to start next against the Cardinals on the road Sunday.

Woodruff (9-8) allowed four runs on nine hits and a walk over six innings Monday, striking out six and taking a loss against the Phillies.

Woodruff was cursed by the long ball Monday with all four runs scoring via homers. He allowed a two-run shot to Bryce Harper in the first inning and solo home runs by Freddy Galvis and Brad Miller in the second and fourth frames. He's now 2-5 with a 3.47 ERA and a 72:17 K:BB over his last 11 starts. Woodruff will carry a 2.48 ERA into his projected start in Cleveland this weekend.

Wheeler (12-9) allowed five hits over six scoreless frames Monday, striking out nine and earning a win over the Brewers.

Wheeler scattered five singles across six innings and never faced much of a threat in Monday's dominant victory. He entered the game in a hard skid, coughing up 19 earned runs across 26.2 innings (6.41 ERA) in four outings since tossing a complete game shutout on Aug. 8. Wheeler lowered his season ERA back down to 2.91 with a 217:40 K:BB through 28 starts. The 6-foot-4 righty is projected to face the Rockies at home this weekend.

Mikolas (0-2) allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out three in five innings as he took the loss Monday versus the Dodgers.

The 33-year-old allowed five batters to reach base in the first inning, leading to four of the runs against him. St. Louis wasn't able to muster much offense against Dodgers ace Max Scherzer, leaving Mikolas with his second loss in five starts this year. He's posted a 5.06 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB through 21.1 innings. The veteran right-hander is on track for another home start this weekend versus Cincinnati.

Skubal allowed two runs on four hits over three innings in Monday's loss to Pittsburgh. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.

Skubal served up a two-run shot to Kevin Newman in the first inning before recording an out but he settled in after that. He retired the final eight batters he faced and threw 36-of-50 pitches for strikes. The 24-year-old southpaw has given up two or fewer runs in five of his last six outings, lowering his season ERA to 4.30. Skubal is projected to face Milwaukee at home next week.

Dunning (undisclosed) threw 23 pitches in a live batting practice session Monday, Chris Halicke of SI.com reports.

The Rangers haven't officially announced whether or not Dunning tested positive for coronavirus, but he's been on the COVID-19 injured list for nearly two weeks now, so it's likely that he did. Previous reports indicated that Dunning could be activated to start this weekend in Oakland, and his session Monday seems to put him on that path.

Taillon (8-6) took the loss in Monday's 8-0 rout at the hands of the Blue Jays, giving up three runs on three hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out five.

The right-hander didn't pitch too badly in delivering his eighth quality start of the year, tossing 62 of 94 pitches for strikes, but two of the three hits off Taillon left the yard and the Yankees' offense left him high and dry. He'll take a 4.41 ERA and 136:42 K:BB through 138.2 innings into his next outing.

Rutledge (finger) made his return from Low-A Fredericksburg's 7-day injured list Aug. 31 and started Thursday for the affiliate, working 1.1 innings while giving up six runs (four earned) on four hits and one walk.

Rutledge was back in action after a blister on his pitching hand had kept him sidelined since Aug. 10. The 22-year-old has endured a rough season between his stops at three minor-league affiliates, posting a collective 10.08 ERA and 1.96 WHIP across 25 innings.

Goss (shoulder) made his second rehab start with the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate Monday, working 2.1 innings while striking out three and giving up four runs on six hits and no walks.

Goss was sidelined at Low-A Charleston for nearly a month with a right shoulder impingement before he was cleared to begin a rehab assignment in the FCL on Aug. 31. He could be cleared to make his next start with Charleston if he checks out fine following Monday's outing.