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Paddack allowed one earned run on three hits while striking out five across 4.2 innings in the win over the Diamondbacks on Monday. He did not factor into the decision.

Making his first start since late July due to an oblique issue, Paddack fired four scoreless innings before allowing back-to-back singles with two outs in the fifth frame. He was relieved by Craig Stammen, and a wild pitch led to Paddack's lone run allowed. He is 3-0 with a 3.57 ERA over his last five starts. The 25-year-old has a 4.98 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with 95 punchouts in 97.2 innings this season.

Marquez (11-10) took the loss Monday after allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two over six innings against the Rangers.

The Rangers were supposed to be one of Marquez's easier matchups of the year, but the 26-year-old righty gave up three home runs for the second time in his last three starts. He's surrendered 19 runs over his last four outings, sending his ERA from 3.42 to 4.10. Marquez will also take a 1.21 WHIP and 156:54 K:BB into his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to be at home against the Braves over the weekend.

Gray (0-2) took the loss Monday, coughing up six runs on seven hits and three walks over four innings as the Nationals were downed 7-4 by the Phillies. He struck out four.

The right-hander served up a two-run shot to Bryce Harper in the first inning on his 10th pitch of the game, and it was all downhill from there for Gray. It's the first time in six starts for the Nats he's failed to last at least five innings or given up more than three runs, but the one constant for Gray has been his inability to keep the ball in the park -- he's been tagged for at least one homer in every big-league appearance this year, and his 4.72 ERA is fueled by a 2.92 HR/9.

Wheeler (11-9) picked up the win in Monday's 7-4 victory over the Nationals, giving up four runs on five hits and four walks over six innings. He struck out four.

It wasn't the sharpest outing for the right-hander, but the Phillies gave Wheeler plenty of cushion by scoring three runs in each of the first and third innings. He was able to snap a three-game losing streak, but the 31-year-old has been tagged with at least four earned runs in four straight starts, posting a rough 6.41 ERA over that stretch.

Smyly (9-4) took the loss in Monday's 5-3 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, allowing five runs on nine hits with five strikeouts in 4.2 innings.

Los Angeles' powerful lineup got to Smyly early and often, as the 32-year-old surrendered four home runs in the game's first three innings. He was fortunate that three of them were of the solo variety, but the early 5-0 deficit proved insurmountable for Atlanta. The loss is Smyly's first since May 26, a stretch that included seven victories in 14 starts.

Burnes (9-4) allowed one earned run on four hits while striking out nine across six innings, earning the win over the Giants on Monday.

Burnes fired six shutout innings before allowing a leadoff double in the seventh inning. Brad Boxberger relieved him and the runner that Burnes was responsible for scored. This was his fourth quality start in his last five outings and he has not taken a loss since May 25. The 26-year-old has a 2.27 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in 139 innings this season and leads all of baseball with a 12.2 K/9 and 7.3 K/BB.

Urias (15-3) won Monday's 5-3 match against Atlanta, allowing two runs on four hits with seven strikeouts in six innings.

Urias was staked to a 5-0 lead and was dominant early, surrendering only two baserunners through his first five innings, but he served up two solo shots in the sixth. Despite a few threats, Los Angeles was able to preserve the lefty's MLB-leading 15th victory. Urias concludes August with a sparkling 1.38 ERA in 26 innings across five starts.

Castillo (7-14) allowed three runs on five hits and two walks over six innings Monday, striking out eight and taking a loss against the Cardinals.

Castillo got off to a rough start, giving up a two-run shot to Paul Goldschmidt in the first inning. He managed to keep the Cardinals off the board over the next four innings before Tyler O'Neill poked an RBI single in the sixth. He's been hit with a loss in four of his last five outings with a 5.22 ERA during that span. Castillo will carry a 4.30 ERA into this weekend's projected home start against the Tigers.

Paddack (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list before Monday's start against the Diamondbacks.

A left oblique strain had kept Paddack on the shelf since late July, but he's back to face the Diamondbacks, who have shelled him for eight earned runs in 7.2 innings this season. Having not gone on a rehab assignment, the righty will likely be working with a pitch limit Monday, though it's unclear what that number is.

Gonsolin (shoulder) threw a simulated game Monday and is expected to report to a minor-league affiliate for a three-inning rehab start soon, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Monday's simulated game was apparently a success, as he's now on the cusp of a rehab assignment. Gonsolin has been on the injured list for about a month with right shoulder inflammation, so he'll likely need at least a couple starts in the minors before rejoining the Dodgers.