Concerning news about Darvish; G. Polano and Naquin are done, Hiura nearly so. Earlier: Muncy will miss some time, as will Mejia. Ketel is risky in the near term, and an update on Dahl. Good news, but no guarantees for Moustakas. Plus, Peralta, Mondesi, and Pence.

CLE hitters get seven games against some pretty light competition this week. We'll preview the week ahead.

Mike Clevinger has allowed just one earned run in his last three starts combined, and lines up for two starts this coming week.

A likely season-ending knee injury for Tyler Naquin in CLE should lead to a Greg Allen/Jordan Luplow platoon in September. Plus, injuries to Francisco Mejia and Max Muncy create PT opportunities in SD and LA, and Luke Voit returns for NYY.

Justin Verlander, Stephen Strasburg, and Luis Castillo are top options to open September's slate.

Kershaw whiffed 12 Yankees in his last start.

NYY OF Clint Frazier is expected to be among the more interesting players added to AL East rosters in September. Other possibilities include Austin Hays (OF, BAL), Bobby Dalbec (1B, BOS), Nate Lowe (1B, BOS) and Anthony Alford (OF, TOR), among others.

Carlos Carrasco hasn't pitched in the majors since May, but he could be back Sept. 1. Plus, Keller shut down, Price to throw sim game and Means on track to return for BAL.

What Scooter Gennett's departure could signal for SF down the stretch, plus a look at the rotation shuffle in LA, outfielders in SD, optimism at the keystone for COL, and the bullpen in ARI.

Aaron Nola brings a 2.61 second half ERA into a home start vs. the Mets, against whom he has a 3.06 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 11.2 Dom, 3.1 Cmd, and 3.20 xERA over 3 GS in 2019.

With Scooter Gennett out of the picture, SF will give Mauricio Dubon his shot. Plus, David Peralta done, Brad Peacock on IL, COL shuffles roster, Niko Goodrum shut down, and more.