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Steele (1-2) allowed three runs on four hits across three innings to take the loss Sunday against the Pirates. He walked four and struck out two.

Steele struggled with his command, as he walked a season-high four batters and needed 79 pitches to complete his three innings of work. The lefty now has a 6.0 BB/9 across three starts this season, and he won't find much success unless he's able to cut that number down and limit the free passes. Steele will carry a 5.40 ERA into his next scheduled start against the Brewers on Saturday.

Wainwright (2-2) allowed four runs on eight hits and three walks over five innings Sunday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Reds.

The Reds jumped on Wainwright right out of the gate, plating two runs in the first inning and another in the second. He settled in for a few scoreless frames before allowing the first three batters to reach base in the sixth, including an RBI single by Colin Moran. In his two wins this season, Wainwright has allowed just one run through 11.2 innings, but in his two losses, he's been drilled for eight runs in 9.1 frames. The veteran righty will carry a 3.86 ERA into his projected home start against Arizona next week.

Lodolo (1-2) allowed one run on five hits over 5.2 innings Sunday, striking out seven and picking up a win over the Cardinals.

Lodolo dominated the Cardinals through five shutout frames; he allowed just three hits and only one went for extra bases. He finally coughed up a run in the sixth after back-to-back doubles by Paul Goldschmidt and Tyler O'Neill. The 6-foot-6 southpaw has shown steady improvement over his three MLB starts and he now owns a 5.52 ERA across 14.2 innings. Lodolo is expected to take the mound in Colorado next week.

Webb (2-1) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out six in 6.2 innings to earn the win over the Nationals on Sunday.

Webb was charged with the loss when he gave up three runs in his last start, but he got plenty of run support from the Giants' offense Sunday. The right-hander built up to 98 pitches in Sunday's outing, and he's now posted a 2.96 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 24.1 innings this season. He tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Nationals next Sunday.

Kershaw (3-0) got the win against San Diego on Sunday, allowing one run on four hits with three strikeouts in five innings.

Kershaw kept San Diego off the bases for the most part and surrendered his lone run in the fourth inning after Los Angeles was already ahead 4-0. That's now wins in each of his first three starts for the 34-year-old, who possesses a 2.65 ERA, 0.59 WHIP and 23 strikeouts through 17 innings this season in what has been a vintage performance thus far. Kershaw is currently slated to take the Hill next Saturday against Detroit.

Rodon is starting Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Rodon initially lined up to start Monday's road matchup in Milwaukee, but he'll get an extra day of rest while Sam Long takes the mound against the Brewers. Rodon has earned wins in two of his three starts this year and has posted a 1.06 ERA and 0.82 WHIP in 17 innings.

Greene won't make his scheduled turn through the rotation Thursday against the Padres, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

The Reds have a scheduled off day Monday, so Tyler Mahle will be bumped up a day in the rotation to start Thursday. Greene's fastball was down 4-to-5 mph during his last start Friday, so there is reason to be concerned. The rookie right-hander has a 5.27 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 16:6 K:BB over 13.2 innings through three starts and could still start Friday against the Rockies, but that would be a start to avoid anyway with it being in Coors Field.

Walker (shoulder) will throw a simulated game Monday and is expected to start against the Phillies on Friday or Saturday if all goes well, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Walker recently threw 45 pitches during a bullpen session and should continue ramping up his workload during the simulated game Monday. The 29-year-old would be on three days rest if he were to start Friday, so it seems more likely he'll return from the injured list to pitch Saturday.

Miley (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Wednesday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Miley completed a 50-pitch bullpen session Friday and will now advance to facing live batters. The veteran left-hander appears to be nearing the final stages of his rehab program and could be ticketed for a minor-league rehab assignment if Wednesday's session goes well.

Anderson didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Padres, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks with four strikeouts in 4.2 innings.

Anderson took Andrew Heaney's spot in the rotation and did just enough to keep Los Angeles within striking distance. He surrendered one run apiece in the second and third innings and was in line for the loss until Los Angeles rallied with two runs in the eighth to tie the game. The 32-year-old is a viable streamer for his next start, scheduled against the Tigers on Friday, as he'll most likely remain in the rotation as long as Heaney is shelved.