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Suzuki went 2-for-3 with three runs scored, three walks and a stolen base in Sunday's 19-2 win over the Mariners.

Suzuki reached base five times, matching a season high with three runs scored in the blowout victory. The right fielder has been strong at the plate in August, hitting .269/.374/.500 with four homers, 14 RBI, 15 runs and two stolen bases across 20 contests this month. Overall, Suzuki is slashing .270/.363/.479 with 22 homers, 74 RBI, 74 runs and three stolen bases over 113 games in 2026.

Imanaga did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits, two walks and a hit-by-pitch over two-plus innings against the Mariners. He struck out four.

The Cubs offense turned the contest into a laugher, but Imanaga struggled on the mound, throwing 72 pitches (41 strikes) before being pulled without recording an out in the third inning. In four August starts, the southpaw has pitched to a 4.58 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 25:5 K:BB across 17.2 frames. Overall, the 32-year-old owns an 8-9 record with a 3.78 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 144:34 K:BB in 145.1 innings (26 starts). Imanaga is tentatively scheduled to pitch Saturday against the Reds.

Stott left Sunday's game against the Cardinals in the eighth inning due to a right foot contusion, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Stott sustained the injury when he fouled a ball off the side of his foot in the sixth inning, but he remained in the game for the seventh before being pulled. X-rays on his foot were negative following the contest, and the Phillies will re-evaluate the infielder ahead of Monday's series opener in Seattle. Edmundo Sosa could draw the spot start at third base if Stott, who has taken over as Philadelphia's primary third baseman since the acquisition of Luis Arraez (hamstring) at the trade deadline, needs a day off to heal.

Lopez (knee) struck out four and allowed three hits and one walk over four scoreless innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

Lopez made his first rehab appearance since being placed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 2 due to left knee inflammation. The 32-year-old handled a healthy workload in his return to the mound, tossing 35 of his 50 total pitches for strikes. Though it's unclear whether Atlanta intends to clear a spot in the rotation for Lopez upon his return, the club will at least give him the chance to build up as a starter during his rehab assignment. He'll likely make at least one more appearance in the minors prior to being activated.

Gausman (hand) is listed as the Cubs' probable starting pitcher for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Gausman dealt with cramping in his non-pitching hand during his previous appearance in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the White Sox, but he apparently made it through his between-starts bullpen session without issue and will be able to take his next turn through the rotation on five days' rest. Since being acquired from the Blue Jays on Aug. 2, Gausman has gone 1-1 with a 6.19 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB in 16 innings through his first three starts with the Cubs.

Mlodzinski allowed three runs on five hits, no walks and a hit-by-pitch while striking out four over three innings of bulk relief in Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Dodgers.

After two innings from opener Lake Bachar, Mlodzinski entered in bulk relief and wasn't overly effective against a well-regarded Dodgers offense. The right-hander has essentially taken over as the Pirates' fifth starter since Mitch Keller (arm) went down with a season-ending injury, but he's struggled to a 12.71 ERA over his past four outings. Overall, Mlodzinski owns a 6-6 record with a 4.17 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 85:36 K:BB across 105.2 innings and 29 appearances (12 starts). The 27-year-old is tentatively lined up to pitch Saturday against the Cardinals, though it remains to be seen if he'll be deployed as a traditional starter or bulk reliever.

Snell (2-1) earned the win Sunday, allowing two hits, issuing three walks and logging a hit-by-pitch over six scoreless innings against the Pirates. He struck out six.

Snell's control wasn't perfect, but he handled the Pirates offense with relative ease, firing off six scoreless frames on 94 pitches (62 strikes). In three starts since returning from an almost three-month stint on the injured list following a procedure to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, the two-time Cy Young Award winner has posted a 1.00 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB across 18 innings. Snell will look to stay hot on the bump next time out, tentatively scheduled for Saturday against the Tigers.

Cox went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Red Sox.

Cox connected on a solo homer in the second inning to extend the Giants' lead to 3-0, though the club would ultimately relinquish the advantage. It marked his first RBI since being recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Aug. 14, with the 25-year-old going 5-for-21 (.238) with two extra-base hits and two runs across seven games since rejoining the big-league club. Overall, Cox is slashing .255/.255/.489 with five extra-base hits (two homers), four RBI, seven runs and four stolen bases in 50 plate appearances this season.

Wilkinson (0-1) took the loss Sunday, allowing four runs on seven hits and no walks over 3.2 innings in a 5-4 loss to the Red Sox. He struck out two.

Wilkinson worked a scoreless first inning but allowed runs in each of the next three frames before being pulled at 66 pitches (47 strikes). The rookie southpaw took the mound on three days' rest, coming off two shutout innings in his debut Wednesday, so his workload was likely to be limited regardless of effectiveness. The Giants' exact plan with Wilkinson remains to be seen, but a looming doubleheader Saturday against the Diamondbacks could provide the southpaw with his next opportunity to start.

Mitchell suffered a right forearm contusion Sunday against Atlanta, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Mitchell was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the fourth inning, and he was unable to take the field in the top of the fifth. After undergoing additional imaging, the result was determined to be a contusion, and he can be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's day off for Milwaukee.