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Williams (5-6) took the loss Monday, surrendering eight runs (six earned) on six hits and three walks over only two innings while striking out one as the Pirates were routed 13-0 by the Nationals.

Three of the six hits off Williams left the yard, but given that the Washington offense has been averaging better than 12 runs a game since last Wednesday, there may not have been much he could have done to avoid the drubbing. The right-hander now carries a 5.65 ERA and 81:32 K:BB through 106.2 innings, and he'll look to turn things around in his next start Saturday, at home against the Reds.

Gallen threw six innings in a no-decision against the Rockies on Monday, giving up one earned run on five hits, striking out eight and walking six as the Diamondbacks won 5-3.

His control wasn't at his best as he issued a season-high six free passes, but it was an otherwise stellar outing for Gallen, as he posted his third quality start of the season. The 24-year-old continues to impress, as he's now sporting an excellent 2.45 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 60:28 K:BB across 51.1 innings.

Davies (8-6) allowed two runs on three hits and two walks over five innings Monday, striking out four batters and taking the loss against the Cardinals.

It was Davies' first appearance after spending a little over two weeks on the injured list with back spasms. He allowed one hit and one walk over four scoreless innings before getting into some trouble in the fifth and coughing up two runs. His two-seamer was sitting in the upper-80s as it was before his injury and his ERA still sits at a respectable 3.74. Davies will look to avoid a fifth straight loss Sunday at home against Arizona.

Lauer gave up one run on four hits and two walks while striking out five through four innings in a no-decision against the Reds on Monday.

Lauer only allowed a solo home run as far as runs are concerned, but he wasn't efficient enough, taking 86 pitches to get through four innings. Lauer has only pitched six or more innings once in his last seven appearances. The 24-year-old has a 4.47 ERA and 98 strikeouts through 23 starts this season. Lauer will make his next start Monday against the Dodgers at Petco Park.

Nix is starting for Triple-A El Paso on Monday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Prior to Monday, Nix made four rehab starts between the Arizona League and High-A Lake Elsinore, compiling an 0-2 record along with a 2.70 ERA and 17:5 K:BB in 13.1 innings. The move to Triple-A takes him one step closer to returning to the majors after being diagnosed with a torn UCL in his right elbow in March. Barring any setbacks, he should see time with the big club before the end of the season.

Davies (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of his start Monday against the Cardinals.

His last start was Aug. 4, so he did not require a rehab assignment. Davies has a 6.23 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 15 strikeouts in 26 innings over five second-half starts.

Urena (back) will make a rehab start Monday for Double-A Jacksonville, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

He gave up a run in one inning in his first rehab appearance last week for High-A Jupiter. Once again, Urena will only log one inning in this outing, which suggests that he will join the big-league bullpen at some point in September.

Parsons was claimed off waivers by the Rockies on Monday.

Parsons has spent most of the season with Triple-A Gwinnett, posting a 2.86 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 54:21 K:BB across 56.2 innings with the Stripers. The right-hander has made 17 appearances in the majors, compiling a 3.52 ERA despite his 1.57 WHIP and 12:13 K:BB. Scott Oberg (blood clot) was moved to the 60-day IL to make room on the 40-man roster for Parsons, who will report to Triple-A Albuquerque..

May (1-2) was charged with the loss and the blown save against Atlanta on Sunday, tossing two innings and giving up four runs on three hits and a walk.

May entered in the sixth inning with the Dodgers staked to a two-run lead and quickly got into trouble, loading the bases with one out via a single, walk, and hit batsman. He then served up the first home run of Rafael Ortega's career -- a grand slam that would stand as the final offensive output for either team in the game. The 51-pitch outing was the first for May since being moved to the bullpen following three increasingly effective starts. He has posted a 4.26 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB in 19 innings this season.

Gausman threw an 'immaculate inning' Sunday against the Cardinals, striking out the side on nine pitches.

Gausman has thrown seven innings over four games with the Reds, all in relief, and has allowed two earned runs while striking out 11 and walking two. In this very brief sample, Gausman seems well suited to relief work.