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Kershaw (forearm) played catch but won't throw a simulated game Sunday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Kershaw is dealing with some residual soreness, unrelated the the forearm issue that landed him on the shelf, from his previous simulated game Tuesday, so he isn't taking the mound Sunday as previously scheduled. The left-hander was targeting a return to the rotation next weekend, but those plans have now been disrupted. Kershaw's timeline is up in the air at this point, and manager Dave Roberts said the veteran won't throw another simulated game until he's "pain free and strong enough to go out there."

Gray was activated to the Nationals' 26-man roster Sunday and will start Monday against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Gray made his first MLB start July 25 for the Dodgers before being traded to the Nationals on Friday, and he'll debut for his new team Monday. The 23-year-old was one of Los Angeles' top prospects and allowed six runs on seven hits with a 13:5 K:BB in eight innings across his first two appearances in the majors.

Woodford was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday.

The 24-year-old surrendered seven runs over three innings during Saturday's start against the Twins, and he'll unsurprisingly exit the Cardinals' starting rotation with Jon Lester and J.A. Happ officially joining the team after being acquired at the trade deadline. Woodford started in his last three appearances for St. Louis but has primarily worked out of the bullpen this year and has a 5.08 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 32:17 K:BB across 39 innings.

Rogers didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Yankees after allowing two runs on five hits and three walks across 3.2 innings, striking out four.

Rogers didn't have his best stuff but came away with the no-decision despite hurling his shortest outing of the campaign. He didn't reach the 80-pitch mark in his return from a bout of back spams. The southpaw still has an excellent 2.45 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP to go along with a 129:40 K:BB across 110 innings (20 starts) on the season.

Wood allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits and a walk with three strikeouts in five innings versus Houston on Saturday. He did not factor in the decision.

Wood allowed multiple homers for the second time in 18 starts this season -- he's posted a strong 1.1 HR/9. Aledmys Diaz took him deep both times, but the southpaw was able to limit the damage beyond that. Wood has a 3.83 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 105:31 K:BB through 98.2 innings. He projects for an easier matchup versus Arizona next week.

Ynoa (hand) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Sunday at High-A Rome.

Ynoa will be making his first appearance in affiliated ball since May 16, when he fractured his right hand after punching a bench in frustration during a rough start against Milwaukee. Even after taking his second loss of the season in that outing, Ynoa had been in the midst of a breakout campaign; before landing on the shelf, he posted a 3.02 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 50:11 K:BB across 44.2 innings. Because of his prolonged shutdown, Ynoa will likely require two or three rehab outings to get ramped up for starting duty, but he should still make for a quality option to stash in deeper leagues for fantasy managers that have some roster flexibility.

Hendricks (13-4) picked up the win in Saturday's 6-3 victory over the Nationals, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out three.

The veteran right-hander wasn't fazed by the depleted lineup behind him following a busy trade deadline for the Cubs, as he tossed 71 of 100 pitches for strikes en route to his fifth quality start in his last six outings and his 16th of the season. Hendricks will take a 3.71 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 94:26 K:BB through 128.2 innings into his next start.

Darvish (7-6) lost Saturday's 5-3 contest with Colorado, allowing five runs on five hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in six innings.

Like much of July, Darvish struggled in this one, surrendering three home runs and five total runs for his fourth time allowing at least four runs in five starts this month. It was the All-Star's fourth loss of July and Darvish's ERA has climbed more than a full run from 2.44 to 3.48 in the stretch. He'll look to get back on track next weekend against the lowly Diamondbacks.

Clevinger (elbow) has been playing catch for over a month and is on schedule in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, per MLB.com.

The right-hander underwent surgery on his elbow last November and won't take the mound during the 2021 campaign. However, he should be ready to pitch by the start of the 2022 campaign if his recovery remains on track.

Marquez (9-8) won Saturday's 5-3 victory against the Padres, allowing two runs on four hits and four walks with seven strikeouts in six innings.

Marquez only runs allowed came on a Jake Cronenworth home run in the third as the righty has thrown consecutive quality starts and gone six innings in eight straight turns. The 26-year-old has a solid 3.51 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 134:48 K:BB in 22 starts.