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Luzardo (5-7) allowed a hit and a walk over six scoreless innings Sunday, striking out eight and earning a win over the Reds.

Luzardo got off to a shaky start, yielding a double and a walk to the first two batters of the game. Over the next five innings, only one Red would reach base and it was due to a fielding error. It's just the second time this year that the 23-year-old southpaw finished at least six innings, and he matched his season high of eight strikeouts. He's now 3-3 since joining the Marlins despite an unsightly 7.62 ERA during that span. Luzardo is lined up to face the Phillies at home next weekend.

Megill (2-3) allowed two runs on a hit and three walks with five strikeouts in five innings, earning the win over Washington on Sunday.

The only damage on Megill's line came in the form of a two-run home run by Josh Bell in the fourth inning. The 26-year-old right-hander has been inconsistent in August, picking up just one win in six starts while allowing four or more runs three times. He has a 4.04 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 70:18 K:BB across 64.2 innings spanning 13 starts overall. Megill lines up for a road rematch in Washington next weekend.

Manager Gabe Kapler said DeSclafani (11-6), who took the loss Sunday against Atlanta, isn't dealing with any physical issues after exiting during the fourth inning, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. The right-hander gave up three runs on six hits with four strikeouts and zero walks across three innings.

DeSclafani received a visit from the athletic trainer before being pulled during the fourth inning, but his early departure was apparently a strategic decision to piggyback him with reliever Sammy Long, per Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. DeSclafani did manage a bit of ankle discomfort in his first start back from the injured list, but according to the skipper, that was unrelated to his departure. The 31-year-old tentatively lines up for his next turn through the rotation Friday against the Dodgers.

DeSclanfani left Sunday's start against Atlanta during the third inning with an athletic trainer due to an apparent injury, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

The right-hander delivered three scoreless frames to open the contest, but he was pulled after surrendering three runs on two homers to open the fourth inning. He left in line for the loss after allowing three runs on six hits with four strikeouts and zero walks in three innings. DeSclafani was activated from the injured list Sunday after a brief absence due to ankle inflammation, and it remains unclear what exactly caused his exit in Atlanta.

Rogers (personal) completed his second rehab start with Low-A Jupiter on Sunday and threw 71 pitches over five innings, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Rogers has been sidelined since late July due to a family medical situation, but he may be able to rejoin Miami's starting rotation this week. The left-hander was only expected to require two rehab starts in the minors, and if he remains on a five-day pitching schedule, he could pitch Friday against the Phillies. The fact he reached 71 pitches in Sunday's outing will likely mean he won't face significant workload limitations in his first start back.

DeSclafani (ankle) was activated from the 10-day injured list to start Sunday's game in Atlanta, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The right-hander will rejoin the rotation Sunday after spending the 10-day minimum on the shelf with right ankle inflammation. DeSclafani has a 5.68 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 24:7 K:BB in six starts since the All-Star break, and he'll attempt to get back on track versus Atlanta.

Syndergaard (elbow) tested positive for COVID-19 and won't make his scheduled rehab appearance with High-A Brooklyn on Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Syndergaard was poised to make his second rehab outing and cover one-plus innings, but his rehab program will instead be stalled following the positive test. The right-hander, who also turns 29 years old Sunday, likely won't be able to return from the injured list until at least mid-September since he'll still need more appearances after clearing the health and safety protocols. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Syndergaard is fully vaccinated, which will hopefully help mitigate the effects of any symptoms he might be experiencing.

Atlanta reinstated Anderson (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Giants.

Reliever Edgar Santana was sent to Triple-A Gwinnett to open up a spot on the active roster for Anderson, who returns to the mound for the first time since July 11. Anderson seemingly assuaged concerns about the health of his shoulder during a four-start rehab assignment in the minors that culminated with a five-inning, nine-strikeout outing with Gwinnett on Tuesday. He built up to 90 pitches in that start, so he shouldn't face any restrictions Sunday as he rejoins Atlanta.

Alcantara (8-12) picked up the win in Saturday's 6-1 victory over the Reds, allowing one run on six hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out a career-high 12.

The right-hander got staked to a 5-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back, slicing through the Cincinnati lineup on 98 pitches (and a whopping 75 strikes) while fanning double-digit batters for the third time in his last six starts. A 10-run disaster at Coors Field aside, Alcantara has looked like a bona fide ace lately, delivering quality starts in six of his last seven outings with a 3.35 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 53:10 K:BB through 45.2 innings over that stretch.

Gutierrez (9-5) took the loss Saturday, giving up five runs on seven hits over three innings as the Reds fell 6-1 to the Marlins. He struck out two without walking a batter.

All the damage came in the first inning, highlighted by a three-run shot off the bat of Jesus Sanchez, and Gutierrez got the hook after 67 pitches (39 strikes). The rough outing snapped a string of six straight quality starts for the right-hander, and he'll carry a 4.03 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 75:35 K:BB through 96 innings into his next outing.