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Eflin (3-6) earned the win after allowing two runs on three hits and two walks over six innings Saturday against the Padres. He struck out a pair.

Eflin registered his first victory since May 7, settling in nicely after allowing a two-run Manny Machado homer in the first inning. The right-hander allowed just one hit the rest of the way before giving way to the bullpen after the sixth. Eflin has turned in back-to-back quality starts, allowing three earned runs in 12 innings across those two outings. In 16 starts overall this season, Eflin owns a serviceable 4.13 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with an 89:13 K:BB in 96 innings. He's lined up to face the Cubs in his next start.

Mahle didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Cubs, giving up two runs (one earned) on five hits and four walks over five innings. He struck out seven.

The right-hander was far from efficient, tossing 59 of 102 pitches for strikes, and he exited the game with the score tied 2-2. Mahle remains a strong source of strikeouts, fanning at least six batters in seven straight starts, and he'll take a 3.63 ERA and 112:31 K:BB through 89.1 innings into his next outing.

Webb (shoulder) will throw 45 pitches for Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Webb threw two innings during his first rehab start Thursday and allowed one run on a hit and a walk while striking out one in two innings. The right-hander threw 26 pitches in his first rehab appearance, and he'll ramp up his workload Tuesday. The Giants want to see Webb work as both a starter and reliever during his rehab stint, but it's not yet clear whether Tuesday's outing will be as a starter or out of the bullpen.

Gallen was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Saturday.

Gallen was removed from Friday's start against the Giants in the top of the third inning due to the hamstring issue. The right-hander described the grade of his strain as "very mild" and said that he wasn't in any pain Saturday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports. However, he'll now miss his final start prior to the All-Star break following his placement on the injured list. The Diamondbacks haven't provided a timetable for Gallen's return, but he could have a fairly brief stay on the IL if he remains without pain.

Walker (7-3) allowed two runs on two hits and two walks over 5.2 innings in a win over the Yankees on Saturday. He also had five strikeouts.

Walker was working on a no-hitter in the sixth inning until Aaron Judge took him deep to center field with one out. He departed the game two batters later having already thrown 106 pitches, but left with a plenty-comfortable 8-2 lead. Walker has been one of the top free-agent signings of the 2021 season, holding opponents to three runs or fewer in 13 of his 15 starts while posting a 2.44 ERA that ranks 10th in the National League. He's lined up to make his next start against the Pirates next week.

Manager Jayce Tingler is confident that Snell (COVID-19 injured list) will be able to start Sunday's game against the Phillies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Snell was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday due to an illness and was placed on the COVID-19 IL as a precautionary move. The southpaw never tested positive for the virus and is fully vaccinated, so he was cleared to rejoin the team Thursday and played catch that day. It appears as though Snell should be able to rejoin the rotation for Sunday's series finale in Philadelphia.

The Cardinals transferred Flaherty (oblique) to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Despite recent optimism that Flaherty could return around the All-Star break, he'll now be sidelined until at least the start of August with his strained left oblique. A more specific timeline for the righty's return should become clear as he continues his throwing program in the coming weeks.

Freeland (hamstring) will stay on turn in the Colorado rotation to start Saturday's game against the Cardinals at Coors Field, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

The Rockies will have Triple-A Albuquerque pitcher Jose Mujica on standby as a member of the taxi squad to make a spot start if Freeland incurs a setback leading up to the 9:10 pm ET opening pitch, but the team's medical staff appears confident in the health of the southpaw's left hamstring. Freeland, who exited his last start Monday against the Pirates due to hamstring cramping, was able to complete a bullpen session Thursday without incident.

Eflin (illness) is starting Saturday's game against the Padres.

Eflin was initially slated to start Thursday against the Marlins, but he received a few extra days of rest since he was dealing with congestion and body aches. The right-hander has posted a 4.50 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 22 innings across his last four appearances.

Brubaker (4-8) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Brewers after allowing five runs on six hits (including three home runs) and a walk while fanning six across six innings.

Brubaker has been struggling in recent weeks and the long ball has been an issue for the right-hander -- this was the second time he allowed three homers in a start. He has given up six long balls over his last three appearances. Plus, he's gone winless in his last five starts and has posted a 0-4 record with a 4.76 ERA during that five-game span. His next chance comes next week against the Mets on the road.