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Eovaldi allowed three runs on six hits and two walks with nine strikeouts in 6.1 innings versus Cleveland on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.

The right-hander gave up a pair of home runs in the contest -- a solo shot to Jose Ramirez and a two-run blast to Austin Hedges. Eovaldi has allowed multiple homers in three starts this year, all of which have come in his last seven turns through the rotation. Despite his trouble with the long ball, it was a solid start for the 31-year-old, who now has a 3.73 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 163:28 K:BB through 156.2 innings. He lines up for a home start versus Tampa Bay next week.

Gibson (10-6) allowed eight runs on eight hits and two walks over 5.1 innings Friday, striking out four and taking a loss against Miami.

Through five frames, the only damage against Gibson was a three-run homer by Jesus Sanchez in the first inning. The Marlins then erupted for seven runs in the sixth, with five of those being charged to the 33-year-old. Gibson's ERA jumped from 2.94 to 3.30 through 155.1 innings this season. It was just the second time in his seven starts with the Phillies that he allowed more than three runs. Gibson is lined up to face the Brewers on the road next week.

Luzardo allowed three runs on five hits and two walks over 5.2 innings against the Phillies on Friday. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

Luzardo coughed up a leadoff homer to Freddy Galvis followed by a pair of RBI extra-base knocks by Matt Vierling in the second and sixth frames. He left the game in a 3-3 tie and would've earned a win if he completed the sixth, as the Marlins piled on seven runs the next half-inning. The 23-year-old southpaw lowered his ERA to 7.00 with the performance and has a 71:36 K:BB through 72 innings. Luzardo is projected to see the Mets at home next week.

Wacha (3-4) allowed two runs on three hits over six innings Friday, striking out seven without walking a batter and earning a win over Minnesota.

Aside from a pair of solo homers by Jorge Polanco and Ryan Jeffers, Wacha cruised through the Twins' lineup in Friday's win. The Rays managed to push five runs across in the first three innings, leading the 30-year-old to his first win since July 7. He's allowed just three runs through 10.1 innings (2.61 ERA) over his last two appearances after registering a 6.93 ERA in his previous 11. Wacha will carry a 5.54 ERA into his projected road start against Detroit next week.

Gonsolin (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Low-A Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Gonsolin felt good after he threw a simulated game Monday and will now return to game action for the first time since late July. The right-hander will likely require more than one rehab appearance given the length of his absence, but he's getting closer to rejoining the major-league squad.

Kershaw (forearm) threw a two-inning simulated game Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Kershaw previously faced hitters Monday, and he'll have a quick turnaround before he throws a bullpen Sunday. If the southpaw feels good after Sunday's throwing session, he's expected to begin a rehab assignment shortly after.

Overton was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Friday.

Overton was recalled by the Blue Jays on Aug. 27, but he didn't make any appearances during his week in the majors. The right-hander has allowed four hits and two walks while striking out four in 6.2 scoreless innings in the big leagues this year, but he'll be removed from the 40-man roster as part of a move after left-hander Kirby Snead was recalled Friday.

Stripling (oblique) threw live batting practice Friday and is expected to begin a rehab assignment in the near future, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Stripling has been on the shelf over three weeks with a strained left oblique, but it appears he's about to begin the final stage of his rehab work. The 31-year-old hasn't been sidelined for too long, so he could rejoin the Blue Jays after making only one or two starts in the minors.

Peralta (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list to start Friday's game against the Cardinals.

Peralta will rejoin the rotation as expected Friday after missing just over two weeks with inflammation in his right shoulder. The 25-year-old may face some minor workload limitations as the Brewers may attempt to ease him back into the rotation.

Ober is expected to start but piggyback with Michael Pineda (oblique) in Cleveland on Monday, with the two pitchers combining for six or seven innings, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

This would likely mean that Ober would not last long enough to qualify for the win in that outing. Pineda is going to piggyback rather than go out on a rehab assignment, but it is unclear if this arrangement will just be a one-time thing or something the Twins will utilize more frequently down the stretch.