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The Cubs recalled Garrett from Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

Acquired from the Marlins at the trade deadline, Garrett's role with the Cubs for now appears to be as a long relief option. The left-hander has been tagged for seven runs with a 5:8 K:BB over 4.1 innings in the majors this season, but he's collected a 2.90 ERA and 83:29 K:BB covering 77.2 frames in 2026 at the Triple-A level.

Miller (shoulder/back) allowed a solo home run and struck out three over two innings in his first rehab appearance with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

It's the first appearance this season for Miller, who has been sidelined by shoulder and back problems. He averaged 96.9 mph with his four-seamer in the outing, which is not far off from the 97.6 mph he averaged with the pitch (but down significantly from the 99.1 mph he averaged back in 2023). Miller could potentially help the major-league club down the stretch -- likely in a relief role -- but the Dodgers aren't counting on it, given the hurler's performance and injury issues dating back to 2024.

Lodolo (finger) allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings for Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Lodolo threw 65 pitches (37 strikes), a count that was right around the projected range for the left-hander. Depending on how feels following the outing, he could return to the big leagues, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Reds manager Terry Francona said Lodolo "looked OK" and was hitting 94 to 95 mph. What many observers were interested in was his curveball, which has been the source of recurring blisters throughout Lodolo's career. He tested a modified grip successfully last week and threw 15 curves Wednesday for seven strikes, two swings and one whiff.

Mize (4-7) allowed eight runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out one over 3.1 innings to take the loss versus the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

Mize was traded to San Diego by Detroit on Monday, but his debut with his new team couldn't have gone much worse. The right-hander had allowed just eight runs (seven earned) with a 17:5 K:BB over 21.2 innings in his last four starts with the Tigers, and he hadn't allowed more than five runs in any game this season prior to Wednesday. Mize is now at a 3.40 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 86:22 K:BB through 90 innings over 17 starts. He'll look to bounce back next week in a home start versus the Brewers, and getting some starts at Petco Park should be beneficial for him in the long run.

Bratt (1-1) allowed one hit and three walks while striking out nine over seven scoreless innings to earn the win over the Padres on Wednesday.

This was Bratt's longest start yet, and while he walked multiple batters for the third start in a row, he made up for it by giving the Padres little to hit. The nine strikeouts matched his total from his previous three outings combined. Bratt's performance early in his big-league career has been acceptable -- he has a 3.90 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 21:18 K:BB through 27.2 innings over six starts, but he will need to cut down on the walks to find long-term success. The 23-year-old rookie is tentatively lined up to make his next start at home versus the Rockies. Bratt is likely competing with Kohl Drake for the last spot in the rotation when Michael Soroka (glute) returns from the injured list.

Lowder (4-7) secured the win Wednesday versus the Athletics, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out three.

Lowder picked up his second straight quality start Wednesday, and also got his first win since April 20. After a rough start where he gave up eight runs in less than three innings, Lowder has pitched well in his last three outings giving up six earned runs over 17 innings (3.18 ERA) with a 12:4 K:BB. The 24-year-old is scheduled to pitch next week against the White Sox.

Pallante (12-6) earned the win against the Yankees on Wednesday, allowing one run on three hits and three walks while striking out four across 5.1 innings.

Pallante kept the Yankees off the board through his first five innings, though he was tagged for a run after being lifted in the sixth inning, when George Soriano issued a bases-loaded walk to Jazz Chisholm. Pallante has yielded three earned runs or less in five of his last six outings, and he finished Wednesday's start with 13 whiffs and eight groundouts on 103 pitches (57 strikes). His 12 wins are tied for fourth-most in the majors this season, and he'll take a 3.63 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 124 innings into his next start, which is lined up for next week at home against the Phillies.

Skenes (9-10) allowed three runs on two hits and four walks while striking out six over five innings to take the loss versus the Brewers on Wednesday.

Skenes has walked a season-high four batters in each of his last two starts. He's also allowed 13 runs over his last 14.1 innings, marking another rough patch in a season that has seen the right-hander struggle more often than usual. He threw just 53 of 93 pitches for strikes in Wednesday's outing. For the season, Skenes has a 3.96 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 162:36 K:BB through 129.2 innings over 24 starts. He's projected to make his next start at Miami.

Scott did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Guardians, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out seven.

Scott held Cleveland off the board for three innings Wednesday before running into trouble in the fourth, ultimately giving up a run before the Guardians tacked on two more in the fifth. Still, the 27-year-old Scott did a good job limiting the damage. He's now held opponents to three runs or fewer in each of his last seven starts. Overall, Scott's 3-3 on the season with a 3.15 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 92:32 K:BB through 16 outings (74.1 innings) this season. He's tentatively in line to face Atlanta on the road his next time out.

Sugano (11-5) took the loss Wednesday against the Rays, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out three.

The Rays got to Sugano early Wednesday, scoring twice in the first inning before Junior Caminero added a solo home run in the third. Sugano has fallen victim to the home-run ball of late, giving up at least one long ball in each of his last eight outings and 11 total in that span. However, the right-hander had won seven straight decisions coming into the day, despite posting a 5.08 ERA in that span (44.1 innings), with his last defeat coming on May 27. Overall, Sugano's ERA sits at 4.51 across 20 starts (107.2 innings) this season with a 1.26 WHIP and 61:26 K:BB. He's currently in line to face the Diamondbacks on the road his next time out.