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Blackburn (0-2) allowed four runs on nine hits and struck out three in 3.2 innings, taking the loss versus Toronto on Saturday.

On the bright side, he didn't walk a batter, but it didn't matter when he allowed Toronto to tee off for three home runs. Blackburn's outing Saturday was the shortest of his four starts this season. He's posted a 4.12 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB across 19.2 innings overall. The 27-year-old lines up for a more favorable start versus Texas in next weekend's three-game series.

Kim (6-7) allowed four earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out one across 1.1 innings, taking the loss to the Brewers on Saturday.

Kim allowed a solo home run to Luis Urias, who was the first batter of the game. It was downhill from there, as he allowed four total runs and failed to get through the second inning. The 32-year-old has a 3.53 ERA and 1.26 WHIP with 76 strikeouts in 99.1 innings this season. His next start is projected for Thursday against the Dodgers.

Houser (8-6) fired a complete-game shutout, allowing just three hits while striking out seven to earn the win over the Cardinals on Saturday.

Houser had the best start of his career Saturday, firing the first complete-game shutout of his career. In addition, he didn't allow any walks for just the third time this season. The 28-year-old has a 3.41 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 93 strikeouts in 121.1 innings. His next start is projected for Saturday at Cleveland.

Berrios (10-7) allowed three runs on four hits and struck out seven in 6.2 innings to earn the win Saturday over Oakland.

The right-hander turned in his second straight quality start with a strong showing Saturday, although Toronto's bullpen nearly let a seven-run lead slip away in the ninth inning. Berrios is beginning to look more like himself again after an inconsistent August. He has a 3.55 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 169:40 K:BB through 159.2 innings. He's also gone 16.2 innings without walking a batter. The 27-year-old lines up for a tough road start against the Yankees next week.

Hendricks allowed six runs on five hits and three walks with one strikeout in 4.1 innings versus Pittsburgh on Saturday. He did not factor in the decision.

The right-hander looked destined for a loss until the Cubs made a three-run rally for the walkoff win in the ninth inning. Hendricks has still struggled mightily lately, allowing four or more runs in four of his last five starts. He's seen his ERA inflate to 4.65 with a 1.36 WHIP and 118:38 K:BB across 160.2 innings overall. The 31-year-old could have trouble snapping his skid during next weekend's three-game series versus San Francisco.

Houck allowed three hits with no walks and seven strikeouts through five scoreless innings, taking a no-decision in Saturday's 4-3 win over Cleveland.

The Cleveland scouting department has to be doing a double-take right now. After showing no semblance of command against Cleveland just six days ago (four walks issued, three hit batters), Houck was rock solid for the Red Sox through five innings Saturday, throwing 69 percent of his pitches for strikes and conceding just a pair of singles and a double. The 25-year-old's velocity remained with him for the entire outing, as he retired the last nine batters he faced and hit 95 mph with his final pitch of the day. He is slated to pitch again Friday against the White Sox.

Montgomery didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Orioles, giving up one run on six hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out five.

The southpaw was sharp but inefficient, and Montgomery tossed 97 pitches (65 strikes) before getting the hook. He left the game down 1-0 and headed for his sixth loss of the year, but the Yankees erased the deficit in the eighth inning. Montgomery will carry a 3.47 ERA and 131:43 K:BB through 135 innings into his next outing.

Ashby covered 4.1 innings out of the bullpen in Friday's 15-4 loss to the Cardinals, giving up two runs on one hit and one walk while striking out four.

Even though Brett Anderson (shoulder) was moved to the injured list Thursday, Ashby doesn't look like he'll receive the chance to stick in the rotation as a sixth starter, at least for the upcoming week. Because he was needed to eat innings in long relief Friday after Freddy Peralta's short start, Ashby is out of the mix to fill Anderson's next turn through the rotation, which was set to come Monday versus the Phillies.

Cobb (wrist) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Cobb threw a side session early in the week, and it appears as though he's close to facing hitters. If he feels good following Saturday's activities, he's expected to throw an accelerated sim game in the coming days before the Angels determine his next steps.

Dunning is expected to return from the COVID-19 injured list during the Rangers' current road trip and could be called upon to start next weekend in Oakland, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Dunning hit the injured list as part of the team's late-August coronavirus outbreak. He hasn't embarked on a rehab assignment, but it's possible he returns to the team without one.