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Gausman (8-10) took the loss against the Marlins on Sunday, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk with seven strikeouts over six innings.

Gausman was locked in a pitcher's duel with Eury Perez before giving up a bases-loaded triple in the fifth. It marked only the second time in seven outings since the All-Star break that the 34-year-old allowed more than two earned runs, a stretch that includes four quality starts and a 3.07 ERA. He'll carry a 3.87 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 149:43 K:BB across 153.2 innings this season into a home matchup with the Brewers next weekend.

Ward went 2-for-4 with a homer, a double, two RBI and an additional run scored in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cubs.

Ward opened the game's scoring with a 400-foot solo shot off Chicago starter Jameson Taillon in the first. With the long ball, the Los Angeles outfielder became the 43rd Angel all-time to notch a 30-HR season while being the first since Shohei Ohtani accomplished the feat in 2023. Through 551 total plate appearances, Ward is slashing .233/.316/.488 with 94 RBI and 72 runs scored across 128 games.

Hendricks (6-9) took the loss Sunday against the Cubs, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out two.

The Angels right-hander conceded three or more free passes for the sixth time this season in his first ever appearance against his former club. Hendricks limited the Chicago lineup -- yielding two doubles and three singles -- but wound up being tagged with three or more runs for the third consecutive outing. The 35-year-old remains difficult to roster in fantasy thanks to a 5.04 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 87:37 K:BB over 130.1 total frames while giving up 21 homers. Hendricks is currently in line to make his next start at Houston next weekend.

Langford went 1-for-4 with two steals, two RBI and a walk in Sunday's 5-0 victory versus Cleveland.

The 23-year-old notched his fifth career multi-steal performance, as he pilfered both second and third off Guardians starter Gavin Williams in the opening frame. Langford has been on a tear this month, batting .284 (21-for-74) with four homers, three steals, 14 runs scored, 11 RBI and 15 walks across 21 games. Overall, the University of Florida product has 19 homers, 18 steals, 60 runs scored and 54 RBI with a .248/.338/.437 slash line through 473 plate appearances.

Tellez went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer and two walks in Sunday's 5-0 victory over Cleveland.

The Texas first baseman went deep for the second consecutive game with a 426-foot, two-run shot off Guardians starter Gavin Williams in the fourth. Since joining the Rangers on July 18, Tellez has been a surprisingly dependable bat, hitting .283 with four long balls, 13 RBI and eight runs scored across 25 contests while playing in a strong-side platoon role. Through 253 total plate appearances, the 30-year-old is slashing .227/.277/.459 with 40 RBI and 28 runs scored with Texas and Seattle.

Kelly (10-7) tossed seven scoreless frames while allowing four hits and two walks to pick up the win Sunday against the Guardians. He struck out eight.

The veteran righty was masterful in this 96-pitch appearance to notch his third consecutive quality start, as he limited the Cleveland lineup to just four singles. Kelly has been dependable since joining the Rangers at the trade deadline, pitching to a 3.10 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 26:8 K:BB across 29 frames. In 157.2 total innings with Texas and Arizona, the 36-year-old now sports a 3.20 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 147:46 K:BB while tallying 16 quality starts. The free-agent-to-be is currently scheduled to make his next start on the road at the Athletics next weekend.

Schultz (knee) struck out four and allowed one unearned run on two hits in his two-inning start Sunday after being activated from the 7-day injured list.

Schultz hadn't pitched for Charlotte since July 3 due to a right knee injury before he was cleared to slot into the Triple-A rotation Sunday, albeit on a restricted pitch count. The right-hander is regarded as one of the White Sox's top pitching prospects, but he's struggled thus far through his first outings with Charlotte, delivering a 10.13 ERA, 2.10 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB in 13.1 innings.

Batista (elbow) has struck out three batters and has allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and two walks across four innings over two relief appearances since being reinstated from High-A Winston-Salem's 7-day injured list Tuesday.

Though Batista has picked up wins in both of his outings since making his return from a stress fracture of his right elbow, he's struggled to regain his control following a four-plus-month layoff from game action. In addition to issuing two walks, Batista has also hit three batters in four innings.

The Twins promoted Jenkins from Double-A Wichita to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Jenkins will make the leap to Triple-A after slashing .309/.426/.487 with seven home runs and 11 stolen bases across 235 plate appearances in 52 games with Wichita. Widely considered one of the Twins' top prospects, Jenkins will look to close out the season on a high note at Triple-A before potentially making a run at a spot on the Twins' Opening Day roster next spring.

Williams (8-5) took the loss Sunday at Texas, conceding three runs on three hits and four walks over 3.1 innings. He struck out three.

The Cleveland right-hander failed to put away hitters, as he labored over this 90-pitch outing. This marks the eighth time Williams has issued four or more free passes this season out of 26 total starts. Things unraveled for Williams in the fourth after he tossed three scoreless frames, as the 26-year-old yielded a two-run homer to Rowdy Tellez before being lifted after allowing a Josh Jung single (Jung later scored on a single given up by reliever Matt Festa). Despite an elevated walk rate (4.7 BB/9), Williams has been a solid fantasy contributor this season, sporting a 3.36 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 135 strikeouts in 136.2 total innings. He currently lines up to make his next appearance at home against Seattle next weekend.