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Mahle allowed six runs on nine hits over five innings in Sunday's win over the Cubs. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.

In a game during which the Cubs and Reds combined for 10 home runs, Mahle allowed three of them, including a pair of solo shots to Kris Bryant. It was the first time he's allowed more than two runs in any outing this season. His ERA jumped to 3.23 alongside a 41:11 K:BB. Mahle is expected to start in Cleveland next weekend.

Anderson (2-1) allowed four runs on six hits and two walks over four innings Sunday, striking out five and taking the loss against Toronto.

Anderson really never got into a groove Sunday as he allowed runs in each of the second, third and fourth innings. It was his shortest outing of the year and first time allowing a run since April 15. The 23-year-old righty is now sporting a 3.27 ERA and 36:14 K:BB. He's expected to face the Phillies at home next weekend.

Williams allowed six runs on six hits and four walks across 2.2 innings and did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Reds. He struck out two.

Williams probably deserved his third loss of the season, but the Cubs rallied from an early deficit to tie the game before falling 13-12 in 10 innings, so the righty escaped the decision. It was still the worst outing of the year so far for Williams, who was tagged for three home runs, and it pushed his ERA up to 6.00 through six starts. He'll look to get back on track his next time out Saturday against the Pirates.

Urias (4-0) earned the win Sunday versus the Brewers with seven innings of one-run ball. He allowed four hits and struck out 10.

Urias was strong on his own, but the Dodgers' bats flexed some muscle with a season-high 16 runs in the game. The quality start saw Urias lower his ERA to 2.87 with a 0.90 WHIP and 42:6 K:BB across 37.2 innings this season. The southpaw will look to carry his recent strong pitching into next weekend's road matchup with the Angels.

Fried (hamstring) will return from the injured list and start Wednesday against the Nationals, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

The 27-year-old completed a live batting practice session with no issues last Thursday and will make his first start in just over three weeks Wednesday. Fried surrendered 14 runs over 11 innings through his first three starts of the season before landing on the injured list with the hamstring strain.

Lauer is listed as the Brewers' probable starter for Tuesday's game in Philadelphia, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Heading into the upcoming week, Milwaukee remains without two members of its Opening Day rotation (Corbin Burnes and Brett Anderson), while two of the team's top options for spot starts in Josh Lindblom (knee) and Zack Godley (finger) are also on the injured list. As a result, Lauer will pick up a second start after he held his own in his season debut Thursday against the Dodgers, when he picked up the win while working five scoreless frames. He'll tentatively line up for a two-start week, with his second turn likely to come next Sunday in Miami if none of Burnes (COVID-19 IL), Anderson (hamstring), Lindblom or Godley is activated before the weekend.

Velasquez will start Monday's game versus the Brewers, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

The 28-year-old will receive another turn through the starting rotation while Matt Moore is eased back into action as a reliever following his stint on the COVID-19 injured list. Velasquez has surrendered five runs on 10 hits with a 9:3 K:BB over 8.1 innings across two starts, so he may need a strong performance Monday to have a chance of earning a longer look in the rotation.

Senzatela (groin) will play catch Sunday and is expected to increase his activity within a few days, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

The 26-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a strained right groin, but the fact he's still throwing a day later indicates it's a minor injury. Senzatela is eligible to be activated May 10 and could end up missing only one start.

Mikolas (shoulder) is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Memphis, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports.

The 32-year-old threw two innings at the alternate training site last weekend and will progress to minor-league action when that season begins this week. Mikolas is on track for a return in late May, as he should require a lengthy rehab assignment since he hasn't pitched in the majors since September of 2019.

Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Gonsolin (shoulder) is being built up as a starter and is about 3-to-4 weeks from being available, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

The 26-year-old will need to be built up to about five innings and 75 pitches before being available, which will take a few weeks after he was forced to delay the start of his throwing program in mid-April. Gonsolin figures to go on a minor-league rehab assignment and could be a rotation option for the Dodgers once cleared, depending on the severity of Dustin May's arm injury.