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Bassitt (13-8) allowed five runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two batters over 3.2 innings to take the loss against the Cubs on Monday.

Bassitt got off to a strong start by retiring Chicago in order in the first inning, but things went south for him from there. Rafael Ortega tagged the right-hander for a solo homer in the second frame, and Zach McKinstry belted a two-run shot in the third to make the score 3-0. Bassitt then gave up a pair of runs on two singles and a walk in the fourth before getting pulled with two outs in the inning. The veteran hurler came into the contest having not allowed a homer over his past eight starts, and this was the first time he's allowed more than one long ball in a game since June 25. In addition, Bassitt's streak of outings without a loss came to an end at eight. He'll try to bounce back with what looks to be a favorable matchup against the Pirates this weekend.

Ortiz will be called up from Triple-A Indianapolis to start the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Reds, Will Aldrich of MLB.com reports.

As expected, the Pirates will bring up Ortiz for his MLB debut Tuesday. The move is not yet official, as the Pirates will need to clear a roster spot before promoting the young right-hander. Between stops at Indianapolis and Double-A Altoona this season, the 23-year-old has generated a 4.56 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 138:38 K:BB across 124.1 innings.

Rogers didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Rangers, giving up two runs on four hits and two walks over 6.1 innings. He struck out nine.

The southpaw took a shutout into the seventh inning, but doubles by Adolis Garcia and Josh Jung sandwiched around a walk chased Rogers from the game after 89 pitches (60 strikes). While he's 0-5 over his last seven starts, he's delivered three straight quality starts with a 22:3 K:BB over 18.1 innings, and Monday's outing was the first time all season he's worked more than six frames.

Garrett (oblique) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Monday's start against the Rangers, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Garrett made a rehab start at Triple-A Jacksonville last week and will rejoin the Marlins to start the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Rangers. Since he tossed just 46 pitches at Jacksonville on Wednesday, it's possible that he's on a pitch count during Monday's nightcap. Whether the southpaw remains in the rotation or moves to a relief role following Monday's start remains to be seen.

The Phillies reinstated Eflin (kneecap) from the 60-day injured list Monday.

A starter before injuring his kneecap in June, Eflin is expected to pitch out of the bullpen going forward. The righty had a respectable 4.37 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 68 innings to begin the season, but it remains to be seen how he performs in his new role.

Greene (shoulder) said Monday that he expects to return from the 15-day injured list this weekend to make a start during the Reds' series in St. Louis, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Greene looks like he's ready to rejoin the Reds after he made his third rehab start at Triple-A Louisville on Sunday. He was lifted after just three innings, but he built up to 66 pitches and struck out five while allowing one earned run on four hits and one walk. The Reds likely won't push Greene far beyond the 75-to-85-pitch range when he presumably rejoins the big-league rotation this weekend, but he shouldn't face many restrictions in his subsequent starts.

The Reds placed Dunn on the COVID-19 injured list Monday.

Officially, Dunn is on the IL without a designation, but Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer notes that the right-hander dealt with an illness before exiting Sunday's loss to the Brewers after pitching three innings. With that in mind, Dunn's absence is presumably related to a positive COVID-19 test, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the Reds as soon as he clears the necessary protocols. After yielding six runs in the loss to Milwaukee, Dunn now sits on a 6.10 ERA and 1.58 WHIP over 31 innings with Cincinnati on the season.

Megill (shoulder) struck out a batter in a perfect inning in his most recent rehab outing Friday for Triple-A Syracuse.

Across his four rehab outings between Syracuse and Double-A Binghamton, Megill has now struck out eight batters over four perfect innings. Since he's covered exactly one frame in each of his appearances, Megill doesn't look like he'll be tasked with handling a multi-inning role once he's reinstated from the 60-day injured list, potentially later this week. He should fill a key setup role in front of closer Edwin Diaz as the postseason approaches.

Feltner (2-8) gave up four earned runs on four hits and four walks while striking out three over 2.2 innings to take the loss in a 12-6 defeat against the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Feltner struggled with his control and issued four free passes in the third inning. The walks ran up his pitch count and led to a four-run inning before he was given the early hook. Feltner threw only 37 of his 70 pitches for strikes and his ERA rose to 6.12 with the poor outing. Feltner has issued 28 walks in 75 innings pitched this season. He is tentatively expected to make his next start on the road against the Cubs.

Gallen (12-2) gave up three earned runs on four hits and no walks while striking out 11 over six innings to earn the win in a 12-6 victory over the Rockies on Sunday.

Gallen continued his strong stretch of play with a quality start that earned him win number 12 on the season. Gallen ultimately gave up three earned runs but not before setting a Diamondbacks record for consecutive scoreless innings pitched with 44.1. The previous record was held by Brandon Webb with 42.1 consecutive scoreless innings pitched. Gallen has an superb WHIP of 0.91 in 158.2 innings of work this season. He is tentatively expected to make his next start against the Padres.