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Urias yielded four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six over 4.1 innings in a no-decision Sunday versus the Rockies.

Urias gave up a two-run homer to Josh Fuentes in the second inning, and then he got into trouble in the fifth before Dylan Floro replaced him. It was a rare misstep for Urias this season, who has a 3.86 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 35:12 K:BB across 37.1 innings. The 24-year-old is expected to start next Sunday versus the Astros.

Kim (chest/kidney) returned to St. Louis on Sunday and will be evaluated Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

A kidney ailment landed Kim in the hospital and on the 10-day injured list Saturday, but he was reportedly already feeling better Sunday and was back home. The evaluation he'll undergo Monday will help determine when he can resume baseball activities at Busch Stadium, and the team is optimistic he'll be able to return to the active roster once he's no longer on the blood thinners he's currently taking. "Medically, if he's in a controlled setting, he can continue to work out, play catch, throw bullpens, keep his arm strength up," manager Mike Shildt said. "And when he gets to a point where he feels like he can compete and [not be] vulnerable for contact, he'll get back to being with us."

Martinez (illness) will be activated from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday and start the first game of that day's doubleheader against the Twins, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

This had been the likely scenario since late in the week, but manager Mike Shildt confirmed it before Sunday's game. The outing will mark Martinez's first start since July 29, which also came against the Twins. The Cardinals subsequently suffered a coronavirus outbreak that paused their season for 17 days, with Martinez one of the infected players. The right-hander has been building his arm up at the team's alternate training site in Springfield since gaining clearance to resume baseball activities, and Shildt reported Sunday that Martinez had a pitch count "in the 50s" during his live batting practice session Wednesday.

Cueto allowed two runs on seven hits and three walks over 5.2 innings Sunday, striking out seven in the win over Arizona. He did not factor in the decision.

Cueto got off to a rough start Sunday, yielding a leadoff homer to Tim Locastro followed by back-to-back singles before recording an out. After escaping the frame with two runs allowed, the 34-year-old righty settled in and kept Arizona scoreless for the next 4.2 innings. He maintained his spotless 2-0 record alongside a 46:19 K:BB over 47.1 innings this season. Cueto will carry a 4.56 ERA into Friday's start in San Diego.

Rogers allowed three runs on four hits and a walk across six innings in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Rays. He struck out 10 and did not factor in the decision.

Aside from allowing three solo homers, Rogers was excellent Sunday. After striking out 11 and walking seven across his first two outings, the rookie fanned 10 Rays while allowing just one free pass. He will take a tidy 3.00 ERA into his start against the Phillies on Friday.

Corbin (2-4) allowed five runs on nine hits and four walks while striking out six over 5.1 innings to take the loss Sunday against Atlanta.

Corbin is going through a rough patch as he's been charged with losses in four of his last five starts. The southpaw began Sunday's contest by tossing three scoreless innings, but the Atlanta offense got to him over the next few innings prior to his removal. He allowed a season-high 13 baserunners Sunday and now carries a 4.34 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 45.2 innings this year. He'll get another shot to face Atlanta on Saturday at home.

DeGrom (3-1) allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out 12 over seven innings to earn the win Sunday against the Phillies.

DeGrom allowed a season-high four runs during his last trip to the mound, but he was dominant against Philadelphia as his only blemish was a solo home run in the second inning. The Mets' offense also had a dominant performance by providing 14 runs, allowing deGrom to pick up a comfortable win. The righty now has a 1.69 ERA and 70:11 K:BB over 48 innings this year. His next start should come on the road Saturday against the Blue Jays.

Nola (4-3) allowed six runs (three earned) on eight hits and one walk while striking out 10 over 5.1 innings and was charged with the loss Sunday against the Mets.

Nola lasted eight innings in his last start, as he was dominant against the Nationals, but he was far less effective Sunday, allowing runs in all but one of the innings that he pitched. He was able to stay hot in the strikeout column, but he struggled to keep the basepaths clear. The right-hander now has a 2.74 ERA and 67:13 K:BB over 49.1 innings this season. He'll attempt to right the ship on the road Friday as part of a doubleheader against the Marlins.

Wacha is scheduled to start Tuesday against Baltimore, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Robert Gsellman was originally projected to start Tuesday's contest, but he's shifted from a starting role back to the bullpen. Wacha will pitch on six days rest after working three innings in his last start, which came at Baltimore. Overall, Wacha has an ugly 7.20 ERA with a 1.75 WHIP across 20 frames this season.

Mahle is scheduled to start Tuesday against the Cubs, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Mahle will start the first game of the team's series against the Cubs. He's provided strong length in both of his past two turns through the rotation, working a combined 13.2 innings while surrendering five earned runs. Overall, he's maintained a 3.90 ERA and 1.07 WHIP while working both in the rotation and bullpen this season.