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Toussaint hurled five innings against Cincinnati on Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five. He did not factor in the decision.

The right-hander breezed through five scoreless frames, but he struggled in the sixth, giving up a two-run homer to Joey Votto and exiting the contest when Mike Moustakas followed with a single. Though he was in line to win upon his departure, the Reds tallied three runs between the eighth and ninth innings to send the game into extra frames and remove Toussaint from a decision. Toussaint's role in the rotation moving forward is uncertain given the imminent return of Huascar Ynoa (hand), though the Braves could opt to go to a six-man rotation to allow both hurlers to keep a starting role.

Miley completed five innings against Atlanta on Wednesday, allowing five runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four.

Miley clearly didn't have his best stuff in the contest, as he tossed only 45 of 77 pitches for strikes and surrendered five runs for only the second time this season. The left-handed hurler was able to avoid a loss, however, when the Reds mounted a comeback that sent the game into extra innings. Miley has struggled with walks of late, giving up 18 free passes over his past six starts covering 37.2 frames, but he has still managed to put up a strong 2.87 ERA while going 3-0 over that span. He'll likely make his next start at home against the Cubs early next week.

Wainwright (11-6) allowed two hits and no walks while striking out seven across nine scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Pirates.

Wainwright thoroughly dominated the Pirates, as he required only 88 pitches to throw his second complete game of the season. He generated only five swinging strikes but kept opposing hitters off balance by firing 17 called strikes. Wainwright has now turned in five consecutive quality starts, working at least seven innings in each of those appearances. For the season, Wainwright has an excellent 3.27 ERA with a 137:37 K:BB across 148.2 frames.

Senzatela (2-9) allowed three runs on nine hits and a walk with three strikeouts over six innings, taking the loss versus Houston on Wednesday.

The right-hander continues to yield a lot of hits, as this was his ninth straight start in which he's given up at least seven hits. Senzatela put together a quality start despite the hit total, but he received little help from his Colorado teammates. He owns a 4.71 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 74:23 K:BB across 105 innings this season. Senzatela lines up for an unfavorable home start versus San Diego next week.

Stroman won't start Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Nationals since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

The two teams completed the suspended game from Tuesday earlier in the evening, but Wednesday's regularly-scheduled contest was forced to be pushed back. The game will be made up via a doubleheader Thursday, and Stroman will start the matinee, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

Gibson will take the mound to open the third inning Wednesday as the Dodgers and Phillies come out of a weather delay, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Gibson was a late scratch as Wednesday's starter, but it was simply a move from manager Joe Girardi to combat potential inclement weather, which ended up delaying the contest after two innings amid a scoreless tie.

Alcantara (7-10) picked up the win in Wednesday's 7-0 victory over the Padres, giving up four hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings. He struck out seven.

The right-hander came roaring back after his 10-run disaster at Coors Field in his last outing, firing 65 of 104 pitches for strikes. Alcantara had delivered three quality starts in his last four trips to the mound, giving him 16 on the season, and he sports a 3.52 ERA and 128:42 K:BB through 143.1 innings.

Greene was scratched from his scheduled start at Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday due to irritation in his right AC joint, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Although Greene will be unable to take the mound Wednesday, he's still expected to be ready to make his next turn through the rotation. The right-hander has made nine starts since he was promoted to Triple-A Louisville in mid-June, and he's recorded a 3.63 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 44.2 innings.

DeSclafani (shoulder) is scheduled to return from the injured list Friday to start against the Rockies, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

DeSclafani has been on the injured list since Aug. 4 due to right shoulder fatigue, but he'll return to action following a minimal absence. The right-hander has posted a 6.63 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 19 innings across four starts since the All-Star break.

Cueto was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right flexor strain Wednesday, retroactive to Aug. 9.

Cueto gave up four runs (three earned) in 5.1 innings during Sunday's start against the Brewers, but he was apparently dealing with an injury that may have contributed to his struggles. The right-hander missed nearly a month with a lat issue earlier in the season, but manager Gabe Kapler said that the 35-year-old's current injury is considered minor, and the team hopes he'll be able to return after missing just one start, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. The Giants haven't yet announced who will take Cueto's spot in the rotation.