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Peterson (9-8) earned the win Sunday over the Reds, allowing a run on three hits and a walk across six innings. He struck out seven.

Peterson has now turned in back-to-back quality starts while holding opponents to just three runs across 16.1 innings in his last three outings. The 31-year-old left-hander sports a 4.96 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 131:63 K:BB across 143.1 innings between the Cubs and Mets this year. Peterson will likely make one more regular-season start, currently slated to come next weekend in Boston.

The Dodgers recalled Sheehan from Triple-A Oklahoma City, and manager Dave Roberts said the right-hander is scheduled to pitch behind opener Jack Dreyer against the Giants on Sunday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Sheehan made two starts for Los Angeles during the first half of September but was an unfortunate roster casualty despite allowing just one run with a 15:2 K:BB over 11.2 innings. The right-hander will now get another look in the majors, this time as a bulk reliever.

The Dodgers placed Skubal on the bereavement list Sunday.

The left-hander will step away from the team for a few days in order to handle a personal matter. Skubal pitched Saturday against the Giants, surrendering four runs over five innings but getting the win, and he should be back for his next turn through the rotation.

Montero is scheduled to pitch Monday against the Nationals, piggybacking with starter River Ryan, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Montero has lasted exactly four frames in each of his past three starts, surrendering 10 runs on 16 hits with a 10:5 K:BB. The right-hander will be bumped from the rotation, but he could still have a sizable workload Monday since Ryan is likely to have a limited workload in his Tigers debut.

The Tigers will call up Ryan from Triple-A Toledo to start Monday's game against the Nationals, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander made four appearances for the Dodgers in 2024 and is now set to make his Tigers debut after being acquired at the trade deadline this summer. Ryan was sidelined nearly three months by a hamstring injury but was recently given a clean bill of health and made two starts for Toledo. The 28-year-old topped out at 2.2 frames in those outings and should have a limited workload again Monday, with Keider Montero expected to piggyback him.

Cease underwent an MRI on his shoulder Saturday and won't make his scheduled start Wednesday against the Orioles, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

The right-hander surrendered four runs (one earned) on three hits and six walks over 2.2 innings Friday against the Rangers, and he was sent for imaging since he's apparently been battling some shoulder fatigue. While Cease won't make his regular turn through the rotation Wednesday in Baltimore, manager John Schneider didn't rule out the possibility of him pitching next weekend versus the Reds. The Blue Jays are three games back of the final wild-card spot and could shut Cease down if they are eliminated from playoff contention prior to next weekend.

Houck (elbow) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits while striking two over 3.1 innings for Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.

This was Houck's fourth and final rehab outing, and he could rejoin the team next week. He didn't have enough time to build up as a starter, but Houck could be an option out of the bullpen during a six-game home stand to wrap up the regular season.

The Reds placed Burns on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a right groin strain.

The right-hander's workload has been limited during the final weeks of his rookie campaign, and he'll be shut down a bit early due to a groin injury. Burns elected not to pitch in the All-Star Game in July due to a similar injury, but there's no indication this is a serious concern. It was a strong debut season for the 23-year-old, who went 15-3 in 2026 with a 2.86 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 185:56 K:BB across 154.1 innings.

Cincinnati promoted Spiers from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Spiers will make his 2026 season debut when he is called on to pitch. In four games with Louisville this season, the 28-year-old owns a 3.54 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 26:5 K:BB over 20.1 innings. The Reds designated TJ Friedl for assignment in order to make room for Spiers.

Pfaadt didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Yankees after allowing one run on four hits and a walk while striking out three over 4.1 innings.

Pfaadt kept New York scoreless through four innings before running into a spot of trouble in the fifth. This was a much-needed bounce-back performance for the right-hander, who gave up six runs on 10 hits across 6.2 innings against the Rangers his last time out, capping a five-start stretch in which he'd posted a 5.74 ERA with a 23:5 K:BB across 31.1 innings. Pfaadt is scheduled to make his next start against the Padres on the road Friday.