Padres send Mason McCoy back to minors

Scott cruised through three scoreless innings before giving up a run on three hits in the fourth. Getting into the third time through the order, Scott gave up one more run on two hits and a sacrifice fly in the fifth, then departed with two outs at 79 pitches with seven strikeouts. One inherited runner would come in to score. The 27-year-old right-hander will carry a 3.85 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and a 134/47 K/BB ratio across 110 innings into a road start against the Nationals on Friday.

Painter struck out two in a scoreless first inning, then gave up a solo homer to Carson Benge in the second. After two more scoreless frames, Painter ran into some trouble in the fifth. A walk and a base hit put two runners on for Francisco Alvarez, who took Painter deep for a three-run blast. Painter would strike out the next three batters, then recorded the first out in the sixth before ending his day at 85 pitches with seven strikeouts. The 23-year-old right-hander will take a 5.59 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and a 107/44 K/BB ratio across 120 2/3 innings into a start against the Rays in Philadelphia on Friday.

No word yet, but it’s quite possible his back was acting up again. He dealt with tightness and came out after 709 pitches last weekend against the D-backs. Quantrill retired all four batters he faced before being replaced by Jordan Montgomery.

“Woozy” but not officially in concussion protocol, apparently. Which doesn’t seem right. Eldridge hasn’t been ruled out for Sunday, but there’s less optimism here now than there was after last night’s game.

Sanmartin finishes the year with a 4.22 ERA in 21 1/3 innings for the Giants. He’ll probably be bumped from the 40-man when the Giants have to activate all of their 60-day IL guys next month.

Hentges missed three weeks with a forearm strain. He has a 3.27 ERA in 33 innings this season, but that might not be enough to keep him on the Giants’ roster this winter.

De Los Santos gave up two runs in two innings last night and has allowed six earned runs in four innings this week, raising his ERA to 4.79. The Astros will hope that a week off makes him better able to contribute in the postseason.

VanWey will rejoin the bullpen. He was last up in June and has allowed one earned run in six innings for Houston this year.

Aranda continues to end the season with a strong month, hitting his fifth homer in September with a solo blast off Brayan Bello in the fourth inning. The 28-year-old slugger is up to 22 homers and 92 RBI while slashing .277/.360/.440 across 648 plate appearances.

Baker took the mound in the top of the ninth with the game tied 1-1. He worked around a double, with the runner caught stealing second, then stranded a second batter after Jarren Duran tripled. Baker would be in line for the win after the Rays walked it off in the bottom of the frame.