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Walker allowed six runs on six hits and three walks with six strikeouts in 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus Washington on Sunday.

The Mets gave Walker a four-run lead before he ever got to the mound, but he allowed a solo home run to Lane Thomas and a two-run shot to Josh Bell in the bottom of the first. The right-hander then allowed three more runs before Jeurys Familia relieved him to finish the fifth inning. Walker owns a 4.15 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 129:49 K:BB through 138.2 innings this season, but he's gone 0-6 with four no-decisions in his last 10 starts. He's in line for a home start in the Subway Series versus the Yankees next weekend.

Freeland (hip) has been confirmed as the Rockies' starting pitcher for Monday's game against the Giants, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

The lefty's most recent outing Sept. 1 against the Rangers was cut short due to a left hip impingement, but after receiving an injection to address the injury, Freeland looks to be pain free heading into the upcoming week. He was able to throw a bullpen session over the weekend without any discomfort, so Freeland shouldn't face any limitations heading into what's shaping up to be a two-start week. Freeland tentatively lines up to make his second turn of the week Sept. 11 in Philadelphia.

Williams is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Nationals in Washington.

Because the Mets played five games in four days to close out the weekend, Williams will be needed to make his third start for New York and his second in less than a week. While filling a swingman role in his first four outings for the Mets, Williams has impressed, covering 13 innings in total while submitting a 0.69 ERA and 0.92 WHIP. Unless the Mets expand their rotation to six men after Monday's contest, the team won't have a starting role open for Williams, so he should be headed back to the bullpen following his outing in Washington.

Kershaw (forearm) will make a three-inning rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Kershaw reportedly felt good after tossing a simulated game Friday, prompting the organization to set him off on a rehab assignment next week. The left-hander's subsequent step will presumably depend on how he comes out of Tuesday's minor-league start. Kershaw still has time to ramp back up as a starter, and the goal remains to have him log a few starts in September in order to have him ready for the postseason.

GM Michael Girsch said Sunday that Flaherty (shoulder) is expected to begin a throwing program in the next couple days, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports.

Flaherty landed on the injured list Aug. 25 with a strained right shoulder, and he's been cleared to resume throwing after a brief shutdown period. The right-hander is already eligible to return from the 10-day IL, but he's likely to remain sidelined for at least a couple more weeks.

Anderson allowed four runs on five hits and four walks over three innings Saturday versus Colorado. He did not factor in the decision.

Anderson struggled with his control in the outing, throwing only 33 of 62 pitches for strikes and walking four. He was also tagged for a pair of massive home runs, marking the first time he surrendered multiple long balls in a start since May 29. The right-hander will look for better results in his next outing, which is likely to come next weekend at home against Miami.

Gomer (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Sunday.

Gomber was ruled out for the season Saturday after being placed on the 10-day IL with spondyloysis, a stress fracture in the bones of the lower spine, so it was only a matter of time before he moved to the 60-day IL to free up a spot on the 40-man roster. The left-hander finished his first year in Colorado with a 4.53 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 113:41 K:BB across 115.1 innings (23 starts). It's not yet clear if he'll be ready for the start of spring training in February.

Marquez allowed four runs (two earned) on five hits and a walk while striking out five in five innings in Saturday's win over Atlanta. He didn't factor into the decision.

Although two of the runs Marquez gave up Saturday were unearned, he's now allowed at least three runs in each of his last five appearances. During that time, the right-hander has put up a 7.77 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 24.1 innings. He's tentatively scheduled to make his next start on the road against Philadelphia on Thursday.

Musgrove (10-8) earned the win over Houston on Saturday, hurling 5.1 innings and allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out four.

Musgrove allowed at least one baserunner in each of the six frames during which he took the mound and needed 100 pitches to get through 5.1 innings, but he was able to navigate around constant traffic to hold Houston to just two runs. The right-hander has held opponents to two or fewer earned runs in seven of his past eight starts, with the lone exception being an Aug. 14 blowup against Arizona. Musgrove has looked like the ace of the Padres' staff this season, leading all starters in wins (10), ERA (2.87), WHIP (1.01) and strikeouts (173).His next start is likely to take place in Los Angeles against the Dodgers on Friday.

Brubaker was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Brubaker returned from the injured list Saturday after dealing with a thumb injury, but he was pulled from his start after three innings due to the shoulder issue. The 27-year-old will be eligible to return Sept. 15, though it's unknown how long he's expected to be sidelined.