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Ober allowed one run on four hits and three walks while striking out three over five innings in a no-decision versus the Padres on Sunday.

Ober limited the damage to a Fernando Tatis solo home run in the third inning, but the Twins' bullpen wasn't as effective. This was Ober's sixth straight start without a win, though it was arguably his best of the bunch. He's allowed 18 runs (17 earned) over 31.1 innings in that span while adding a 16:8 K:BB. For the year, the right-hander has a 4.49 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 74:29 K:BB across 108.1 innings through 20 starts. His next outing is expected to be at home versus the White Sox.

Buehler (8-6) allowed one run on four hits and struck out four without walking a batter over six innings to earn the win over the Twins on Sunday.

Buehler has logged three straight quality starts while winning two of his outings in that span. He's put together a fairly steady August, allowing a total of eight runs over 26.1 innings while adding a 17:7 K:BB over five starts this month. His turnaround has gotten his season numbers closer to respectable with a 4.63 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 108:49 K:BB across 126.1 innings over 26 starts. Buehler's next outing is projected to be on the road versus the Rays.

Sears (0-1) took the loss against the Royals on Sunday, allowing five runs on six hits and one walk in four innings. He struck out three.

Sears, who worked in bulk relief for his major-league debut, didn't leave an encouraging first impression Sunday. The left-hander was the third pitcher to enter the game for the Tigers and threw just 45 of his 74 pitches for strikes, surrendering three extra-base hits on the afternoon and four of his five runs in the fifth inning. Manager A.J. Hinch said Sunday that Sears will get an extended look for the rest of the season, per Jackson Stone of MLB.com, but whether he'll serve as a starter or long reliever will be contingent upon Detroit's bullpen usage.

McLean took a no-decision against the White Sox on Sunday, allowing no runs on one hit and four walks in six innings. He struck out six.

McLean battled his control again Sunday, issuing four free passes for a second consecutive start, but he still managed to shut down the Chicago offense. The 25-year-old right-hander has spun at least six innings while yielding two runs or fewer nine times in his past 10 outings. He'll be aiming to further improve on his 3.21 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 168:58 K:BB over 148.2 innings for the campaign in his next scheduled appearance, which is set to come at home versus the Astros.

Kent (0-2) took the loss against the Marlins on Sunday, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks in 4.2 innings. He struck out five.

Two of Kent's hits allowed went for extra bases Sunday, and he couldn't escape Miami's two-run fifth inning. The rookie left-hander hasn't fared well in his first taste of big-league action, conceding at least three runs while failing to work into the sixth frame in each of his first three starts. He's set to take a poor 8.03 ERA, 2.11 WHIP and 14:11 K:BB over 12.1 innings into a home rematch with the Marlins.

Junk took a no-decision against the Nationals on Sunday, allowing one run on two hits and no walks in 4.2 innings. He struck out two.

Junk did a fine job of keeping the ball on the ground, inducing seven groundouts Sunday, but the two hits allowed both went for extra bases. The 30-year-old right-hander hasn't exhibited much strikeout upside lately, fanning two or fewer in four consecutive starts, though he has given up two runs or fewer in six straight outings. Junk is set to bring a middling 4.25 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 68:26 K:BB over 97.1 innings into a road rematch with Washington.

Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Lauer will be available out of the bullpen going forward, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The veteran left-hander has started in 11 of his 12 appearances for the Dodgers and has a 3.76 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 43:16 K:BB across 67 innings, but the return of Tyler Glasnow (back) from the 60-day injured list during the upcoming weekend will allow the club to bolster its bullpen by changing Lauer's role. Shohei Ohtani (knee) could also be ready to resume making starts on the mound in the first week of September, and Lauer would be a logical option to piggyback the four-time MVP as he ramps up his pitching workload.

Rodon didn't factor into the decision Sunday against Toronto, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out two.

Rodon was limited to 76 pitches in his second start back from the IL, though he was effective overall. The southpaw has allowed just two earned runs on four hits across eight innings since returning to New York's rotation. Overall, Rodon sports a 3.15 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP and 58:30 K:BB across 11 starts (54.1 innings) this season. It remains to be seen whether Rodon will remain on a pitch count in his next outing, which currently lines up to come at home next weekend against the Red Sox.

Soriano (10-7) took the loss Sunday against the Yankees, allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out seven.

The Yankees got to Soriano for a pair of runs in the second inning before he was charged with another three runs in the sixth, after the right-hander allowed three straight singles to open the frame. Soriano would ultimately come away with his first loss in four starts since joining Toronto -- he had posted a 2.76 ERA across 16.1 innings in his prior three outings. Overall, Soriano's ERA sits at 3.43 this season with a 1.29 WHIP and 143:65 K:BB across 26 starts (144.1 innings) between the Blue Jays and Angels. Soriano will look to bounce back his next time out, which is currently slated to come next weekend at home against the Mariners.

Baz (4-14) took the loss Sunday against Tampa Bay, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out three.

Baz held Tampa scoreless through five innings before things fell apart in the sixth, when the Rays scored three runs after stringing together four two-out hits. For Baz, it's the 12th straight outing without a win -- he's gone 0-8 despite logging seven quality starts while posting a 4.02 ERA across 69.1 innings in that span. Overall, Baz sports a 4.04 ERA with a 1.35 WHIP and 135:52 K:BB across 26 starts (151.1 innings) this season. He'll aim for better results his next time out, tentatively lined up to come next weekend on the road against the A's.