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Elder (2-4) earned the win over the Brewers on Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits and a walk while striking out seven over 6.1 innings.

Elder did much better in this outing than he did in a July 20 spot start versus the Cardinals, in which he allowed six runs over five innings. The right-hander has been inconsistent at the major-league level, allowing six or more runs in three of his nine starts this season. He has a 5.67 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 40:15 K:BB through 46 innings. The chances of Elder getting another start during this stint in the majors will likely depend on if Reynaldo Lopez (forearm) is able to pitch versus the Marlins this weekend.

Ross (2-5) allowed five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings, taking the loss versus Atlanta on Tuesday.

Ross missed over two months with a back strain, and he was a little rusty in his return. He threw 61 of 87 pitches for strikes but gave up four runs in the third inning and a solo home run to Jarred Kelenic in the fourth. Ross now has a 4.98 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 39:18 K:BB through 47 innings over 10 starts this season. He is not guaranteed to stay in the rotation, as the Brewers traded for Frankie Montas and have also gotten good results from Colin Rea and Tobias Myers in Ross's absence.

Hays went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, an additional RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Yankees.

Hays put Philly ahead 4-1 in the second inning with a three-run homer off Will Warren, his fourth long ball of the year and first in four games since joining the Phillies. The 29-year-old Hays is now slashing .254/.314/.399 through 192 plate appearances with 18 RBI, 20 runs scored and two stolen bases (both of which have come in his last three contests). While Hays was limited to a part-time role with the Orioles, he appears to have settled into the regular left-field job in Philadelphia, starting four straight contests.

Munoz will start Wednesday's game against the Rays at Tropicana Field, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

After getting roughed up for six earned runs in five innings in a no-decision against the Orioles this past Thursday, Munoz was sent to Triple-A Jacksonville a day later. He didn't end up making any appearances for Jacksonville and will step right back into the Miami rotation after being recalled Tuesday in the wake of Trevor Rogers being traded to the Orioles. With six Miami starting pitchers currently residing on the 60-day injured list, Munoz should build up some job security if he's able to come through with a credible performance against the Rays.

Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Reds.

Suzuki snapped out of a mini 0-for-7 slump as he recorded his fourth two-hit effort over his last six games. The outfielder is now batting .268 this season, which is just a few points below his career .273 mark. Suzuki has turned into a steady contributor for the Cubs and fantasy managers alike since coming over from Japan in 2022.

Bellinger (finger) went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Reds.

Bellinger had been out since July 10 with a fractured left middle finger, but he wasted no time getting back in the swing of things as he popped his 10th home run of the season. While the 29-year-old has taken a step back from last year, when he blasted 26 long balls and recorded an .881 OPS, he has the talent to put up big numbers down the stretch for fantasy managers.

Cabrera was removed from Tuesday's game against the Rays due to a knee injury, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Cabrera reportedly tweaked his left knee while covering first base in the fifth inning, causing him to be pulled two pitches into the sixth frame. He's slated to undergo imaging Wednesday, at which point a clearer picture regarding his status for his next start will emerge. Prior to his removal, the 26-year-old gave up two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out seven batters.

The Dodgers designated Ramirez for assignment Tuesday.

Ramirez and Gus Varland will both be forced off Los Angeles' 40-man roster in order to make room for Kevin Kiermaier and Jack Flaherty, who were both acquired ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. Ramirez was lit up for four runs in just two innings during his last MLB outing July 4, though he's given up just one earned run in 4.2 Triple-A frames since then.

The Dodgers designated Varland for assignment Tuesday.

Varland will join Nick Ramirez as the Dodgers' roster casualties, as the team needed to create space on the 40-man roster for new additions Kevin Kiermaier and Jack Flaherty. Varland has given up just two runs in six innings with the Dodgers this season, though his 7.99 ERA at Triple-A may make other teams hesitant to claim the 27-year-old righty off waivers.

The Nationals recalled Adon from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

Adon owns a 5.40 ERA and 1.66 WHIP through 66.2 innings in the minors this season, though he will be called upon nonetheless to give the Nationals another fresh arm in the bullpen. He's appeared in just two MLB games in 2024, allowing three earned runs in five innings while striking out three batters and walking three.