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Strasburg (shoulder) threw 75 pitches over 4.1 scoreless innings for Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports. He gave up two hits and two walks while striking out six.

The Nats were hoping the right-hander would be able to pitch a full five innings, but Strasburg came out of the game after reaching his targeted pitch count. He's on track to come off the injured list and take the mound Friday against the Orioles, but with Erick Fedde having put together one of the best starts of his career Sunday, Washington may feel less pressure to get Strasburg back into the rotation and instead give him one more rehab outing to get fully stretched out.

Kim (1-1) went 3.1 innings Sunday, allowing four runs (one earned) on two hits and three walks with three strikeouts in a 5-3 loss to San Diego. He took his first loss of the season.

Kim was rolling through three innings but ran into trouble in the fourth after a Manny Machado error and a single with three walks before being removed. He's now allowed a single earned run in each of his last five starts -- St. Louis had won all of his starts before Sunday.

Anderson (2-4) allowed seven runs on eight hits and a walk in 1.1 innings to take the loss against the Blue Jays on Sunday.

Anderson's outing Sunday got off a rough start as he gave up home runs to Marcus Semien and Bo Bichette to lead off the game. He didn't fare much better in the second inning, as he allowed six consecutive batters to reach base before he was removed. Anderson now has a 6.96 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 32.1 innings across eight starts in 2021. He lines up to make his next start at home against the Red Sox on Saturday.

Hendricks (3-4) earned the win Sunday against the Tigers after tossing eight innings of one-run ball, giving up eight hits and fanning eight.

Hendricks was coming off a rough stretch and entered this game having allowed four or more runs in three of his last five starts, but he bounced back with his best start of the campaign to date. He still owns a 5.27 ERA -- a figure that would rank as a career-worst mark for him -- but this outing should undoubtedly boost his confidence going forward. The right-hander is scheduled to make his next start at the Cardinals.

Gonsolin (shoulder) will throw three innings in a simulated game during the middle of the upcoming week, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Gonsolin appears to be progressing as he works his way back to the big-league squad. He reportedly threw a two-inning bullpen last week, and his upcoming three-frame session will be another step in the right direction. Manager Dave Roberts indicated that Gonsolin could be activated once he's stretched out to four innings, so his return is on the horizon but not imminent.

Keller (2-5) allowed two runs on six hits and three walks while striking out eight in five innings to take the loss against the Giants on Sunday.

Keller was coming off his worst start of the season after he gave up seven runs in 3.1 innings to take the loss against the Reds on Monday. He fared slightly better in Sunday's outing, but he was still charged with his fifth loss in his first eight starts. Keller has posted a 7.16 ERA and 1.81 WHIP in 32.2 innings this season. He tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road Saturday against Atlanta.

Stroman (3-4) was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Rays after giving up five runs on six hits and a walk while fanning one across six innings.

Stroman won his first three starts of the campaign but has tailed off since then, going 0-4 over his last five outings and giving up four or more runs twice in that span. His ERA has ballooned from 2.01 to 2.72 following Sunday's outing, and it's concerning that he's trending in the wrong direction following a blistering start to the campaign. Stroman's next start is scheduled for next week on the road against the Rays.

Wood (5-0) allowed one run on eight hits and a walk while striking out six in six innings to earn the win against the Pirates on Sunday.

Wood's dominant start to the season continued Sunday as he picked up his fifth win in his first six starts. He allowed baserunners in each of his six innings but was able to limit Pittsburgh's run production. The left-hander has posted a 1.75 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in 36 innings across his first six starts of the year. Wood tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Dodgers on Friday.

Lopez (1-3) allowed two earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three across five innings to earn the win over the Dodgers on Sunday.

Lopez allowed two runs to cross in the second inning, but he otherwise shut out one of MLB's top offenses in his remaining four frames. The 25-year-old has had a good season despite notching just one win in nine starts. Excluding two starts in which he allowed six runs each, he has surrendered only five runs in 40.2 innings. Through 49 innings in 2021, Lopez has a 3.12 ERA and 46 strikeouts. His next start is tentatively scheduled for Friday against the Mets.

Senzatela allowed a run on four hits and a walk with three strikeouts in seven innings Sunday versus Cincinnati. He hit two batters and did not factor in the decision.

While the right-hander didn't display the best control, it was a noticeable improvement from Tuesday, when he gave up four runs in five innings in his first start back from a groin injury. Sunday's outing was Senzatela's third quality start of the season. He's been inconsistent with a 5.18 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 25:12 K:BB across 41.2 innings. He projects to face Arizona next weekend.