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Rogers recorded eight strikeouts and allowed two runs on six hits and zero walks across five innings during Monday's 5-4 win over the Dodgers. He did not factor in the decision.

The left-hander needed 96 pitches to record 15 outs, as the Dodgers fouled off 20 pitches to help drive up his pitch count. Rogers issued four walks and hit a batter in his previous start, but he showed better control Monday. He has a 2.22 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 118:32 K:BB across 97.1 innings and will face Atlanta this weekend in his final start before the All-Star break.

Buehler gave up four runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks over five innings during Monday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins. He had six strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision.

Remarkably, it's the first time through 17 starts this season the right-hander failed to complete six frames. Miami struck for three runs during the third inning on three hits, an error and a hit-by-pitch and tacked on another run in the fourth. Buehler has a 2.49 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 107:24 K:BB across 108.1 innings, and he lines up for one more start before the All-Star break versus the Diamondbacks this weekend.

Davies allowed two runs on four hits and two walks with one strikeout in five innings in a no-decision versus Philadelphia on Monday.

While the Cubs lost 13-3, Davies actually had a fairly effective start. The two runs he allowed came on solo home runs by Andrew Knapp and Didi Gregorius in the third and fourth innings. The right-hander has now allowed four runs across his last 15 innings spanning three starts. He has a 4.28 ERA with a troubling 1.42 WHIP and 56:46 K:BB in 88.1 innings overall. Davies' next start lines up for this weekend's series versus St. Louis.

Gutierrez (4-3) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks with six strikeouts in six innings to earn the win Monday over Kansas City.

Gutierrez got back on track after allowing 14 runs over 15.1 innings his last three starts. The only runs against him Monday came on RBI doubles by Carlos Santana and Jorge Soler. This was also the third time in eight starts Gutierrez didn't allow a home run. The 25-year-old owns a 4.67 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 36:21 K:BB across 44.1 innings this season. He's projected to make his next start this weekend in Milwaukee.

Gausman (8-3) took the loss Monday versus the Cardinals after allowing two runs on three hits with eight strikeouts and two walks over seven innings.

The right-hander didn't surrender a hit until the seventh inning, but two singles and then a triple from Matt Carpenter staked St. Louis a two-run lead. It's the second straight loss for Gausman and the third loss in his past five starts, though he still has a 2.90 ERA during that stretch. The right-hander will attempt to get back in the win column this weekend against the Nationals in his final start before the All-Star break.

Kim (3-5) earned the win Monday at San Francisco after giving up three hits with two strikeouts and two walks across seven scoreless innings.

The left-hander delivered his longest start of the season and has picked up victories in each of his past two starts. Kim has a 3.39 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 52:24 K:BB over 66.1 innings this season, and he lines up for another start before the All-Star break against the Cubs this weekend.

Strasburg (neck) completed a 60-pitch bullpen session Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

The right-hander threw a 51-pitch session Friday and continues ramping up his workload as he returns from a neck strain. However, Strasburg has yet to pitch against live hitters, and he'll likely need to do so before beginning a rehab assignment.

Gray was limited to 86 pitches upon his return from a groin injury and will probably be on a pitch count in his next outing Wednesday against the Royals, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Gray pitched well in his first start back, and manager David Bell suspects that after the All-Star break Gray will be allowed to go deeper. "It was a little more than I expected," Bell said. "Another start or two from now, he keeps going because he was good (Friday night), but we were very satisfied with what he was able to give us. I thought it was a great start, great having him back and seeing him pitch like that."

Lorenzen (shoulder) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list as early as Saturday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Lorenzen's rehab assignment was transferred to Triple-A Louisville on Monday, and he's expected to make rehab appearances Tuesday and Thursday. The right-hander struck out two in one inning during his rehab outing in the Arizona League on Thursday, and manager David Bell said Monday that he's optimistic that Lorenzen could rejoin the Reds' bullpen ahead of the All-Star break.

Muller will return to the Braves' starting rotation following the All-Star break, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

The Braves' schedule through Sunday doesn't necessitate a five-man rotation, so Muller was sent down simply to add an infielder in Orlando Arcia. Given his solid performance thus far in 2021, Muller figures to be a staple in the second-half rotation.