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Bielak was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Bielak made just four relief appearances since the start of July, and he recorded a win with a 2.35 ERA and 0.78 WHIP in 7.2 innings. His removal from the active roster will make room for trade acquisition Phil Maton.

Manoah (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to his start Saturday against the Royals.

The rookie posted a 2.90 ERA and 52:15 K:BB in 40.1 innings across eight starts before landing on the injured list July 19 with a bruised back. Manoah will face Kansas City for the first time in his career Saturday. Trent Thornton was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo to clear space on the roster.

Gausman (9-5) allowed three runs on six hits and two walks with nine strikeouts in 4.1 innings, taking the loss versus Houston on Friday.

In three starts since the All-Star break, Gausman has given up a stunning 11 runs across 11.2 innings. He had given up 11 runs across his last six starts before the break. The right-hander owns a 2.35 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 149:39 K:BB across 126.1 innings. It's possible his recent struggles are just regression after an incredible first half -- he's limited opponents to a .234 BABIP this year while stranding 80.6 percent of runners. He'll look to get back on track in an enticing matchup versus Arizona next week.

Lodolo hasn't pitched more than four innings in a game since returning at the beginning of July from a blister problem on his pitching hand, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Time is running short if the Reds are hoping that Lodolo could provide a boost to their rotation for the stretch run. There's a chance that wasn't in the cards anyhow, but the next step will be to stretch him out longer, and then get him up to Triple-A Louisville, where he can rejoin fellow prospect Hunter Greene.

Glasnow (elbow) will likely require Tommy John surgery next week, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Glasnow suffered a partial UCL tear in mid-June, but he threw off a mound Friday and was optimistic that he would be able to return sometime in 2021. While Passan reports that there's a "small chance" doctors will find a path toward rehab rather than surgery, the right-hander would miss most or all of the 2022 campaign if he ultimately undergoes the procedure.

Velasquez (3-6) allowed five runs on six hits and a walk while striking out one in two innings to take the loss against the Pirates on Friday.

Velasquez recorded his shortest outing since May 21, as he was removed from Friday's game after he gave up three runs in the first inning and two in the second. The right-hander has now been charged with four losses in his last five starts dating back to the start of July, and he's posted a 12.23 ERA and 2.21 WHIP in 17.2 innings during that time.

Schmidt (elbow) was transferred to Low-A Tampa on Saturday to continue his rehab assignment.

Schmidt made his first rehab start Monday and struck out five in three scoreless innings for the Yankees' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate. The team hasn't yet announced when the right-hander will make his next rehab appearance, but he'll face another test while facing competition at a full-season affiliate.

Sanchez was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Sanchez made his first career start in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Nationals and allowed four runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one in one-third of an inning. He'll head back to the minors after the Phillies acquired several pitchers ahead of Friday's trade deadline.

Phillies manager Joe Girardi said it's "very possible" that Gibson starts Sunday's series finale in Pittsburgh, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Meanwhile, MLB.com also lists Gibson as the Phillies' probable pitcher for Sunday, so fantasy managers can probably count on him making his team debut this weekend. After becoming a first-time All-Star on the strength of an excellent first half with the Rangers, Gibson faltered in his final two starts before being traded Friday, working 11 innings between those outings while giving up 11 runs (10 earned) on 14 hits and 10 walks. The Phillies will likely need Gibson to rediscover his first-half form if they hope to chase down the Mets for the National League East crown.

Anderson is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Rangers.

Anderson had been in line to pitch his final game for the Pirates on Wednesday, but he was scratched from his scheduled start after Pittsburgh agreed in principle to send him to Philadelphia. The deal was scrapped after one of the Pirates was dissatisfied with the medical reports of one of the Phillies prospects they were set to receive in return, but Pittsburgh quickly found another willing trade partner in Seattle, who sent minor leaguers Carter Bins and Joaquin Tejeda out to acquire Anderson. The 31-year-old southpaw hasn't been a major fantasy asset this season with a 4.35 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 86:25 K:BB across 103.1 innings, but he should at least add some stability to the back end of a Seattle rotation that has been hit hard by injuries.