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Bibee put together his best start of the season on Saturday, holding the Rangers scoreless over eight innings. He scattered three hits and two walks, tossing an efficient 54 of 87 pitches for strikes. He struck out three. The 27-year-old right-hander knocks a half run from his ERA, coming into the day with a 4.57 mark and ending with a 4.09 with a 1.23 WHIP and a 63/24 K/BB ratio across 77 innings. He’ll look to keep it going against the Tigers in Cleveland on Friday.

At this point, it’s pretty clear that Friedl has been supplanted by Noelvi Marte in the team’s starting lineup, as Friedl has started just once in the team’s last six games despite facing five right-handers during that stretch. It’s Marte in right field once again and batting eighth for the Reds on Friday evening against Pirates’ ace Paul Skenes.

Good news for Marlins hitters based on how this year has gone. Senga will get yet another chance to improve on his 8.85 ERA in 40 2/3 innings this year. He’s allowed 12 homers and walked 30 batters in those innings.

He made a few successful bulk relief appearances for the Rangers, but the veteran seems unlikely to be claimed considering his 8.16 ERA in Triple-A this year between Texas and San Diego. He’ll likely be back up with the Rangers after clearing waivers once his arm is fresh.

Santos did not pitch on his one day on the roster this time around.

Smith has been out of the Rangers plans in 2026, playing just 45 games while hitting .213/.299/.272. The Rangers are operating as if the 2024-2025 version of Smith doesn’t appear to be coming back any time soon.

Curvelo will be available in long relief for the Rangers, though his 7.56 ERA in 8 1/3 innings indicates that the outcome of the game will likely have already been decided if he has to pitch.

He can plug right back into lineups in daily leagues. Seager was hitting a rough .182/.292/.374 through 51 games, but he’s obviously got a history of being much, much better than that. The Rangers are hoping the 32-year-old can be a big reason they are fighting for a playoff spot down the stretch.

“Whether the Astros can meet St. Louis’ asking price is another matter. One source described the Cardinals’ ask as “astronomical,” which does not bode well for a club short on prospect capital,” Rome adds. Nootbar missed most of the first few months of the season and is hitting .241/.347/.366 over 170 plate appearances. Nootbar is under team control through the 2027 season.

Schwarber missed Tuesday and Wednesday with the illness, but is ready to go tonight after a brief two-game absence.

Barco covered the last three innings against the Reds last night, requiring 72 pitches to get the job done. He’ll likely return at some point over August or September once his arm is fresh again.