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Smyly (2-5) earned the win Tuesday against the Giants after giving up only four hits and one walk over seven shutout innings. He recorded five strikeouts.

Smyly scattered four singles Tuesday and didn't allow a Giant to reach second base in his first scoreless performance of the season. The 30-year-old has looked great through his first two starts for Philadelphia with one run allowed on eight hits over 13 frames, which should earn him a longer look in the starting rotation. Assuming he remains on turn, Smyly will start Sunday versus the White Sox.

Martinez picked up the save against the Cubs on Tuesday, throwing 1.1 innings without allowing a baserunner to close out the Cardinals' 2-1 victory. He recorded three strikeouts.

Martinez has been erratic at times since assuming the closer role, but he's settled down of late, as he's yielded just one earned run over his last five appearances, recording four saves over that time to give him 11 on the season in 13 opportunities. The solid run is an encouraging sign he's growing into the role, but he does remain a trade candidate that the Cardinals could wind up dealing before the deadline.

Wainwright threw 5.2 innings in a no-decision against the Cubs on Tuesday, giving up one earned run on five hits, striking out five and walking three in the Cardinals' 2-1 victory.

It was a solid outing from the veteran, and a welcome bounceback after he yielded 11 earned over 8.1 innings in his last two starts, but he would ultimately have to settle for a no-decision in this low-scoring contest. Wainwright now sports a 4.47 ERA, a 1.40 WHIP and a 103:44 K:BB through 108.2 innings on the season.

Teheran (6-7) earned the win Tuesday at Washington after allowing two runs on seven hits over 6.2 innings. He struck out six and walked two.

Teheran cruised through the first five frames but allowed one run in the sixth and another in the seventh to end his evening. The 28-year-old has a 1.87 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 33:10 K:BB in his last six starts and lines up to face the Reds on Sunday.

Gallen (1-3) took the loss Tuesday as the Marlins dropped a 2-1 decision to the Twins, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks over seven innings while striking out eight.

The strikeouts are starting to pile up for the rookie right-hander, who sports a 1.85 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 27:13 K:BB through 24.1 innings since the All-Star break. Gallen will hope for better run support when he next takes the mound Monday as part of a road doubleheader against the Mets.

Darvish (3-5) allowed just two runs over six innings but was saddled with the loss in Tuesday's game against the Cardinals. He gave up six hits and no walks, while striking out nine.

Darvish probably deserved a better fate, but Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis bullpen held the Cubs to just a single run. The Japanese righty has had an up-and-down season, as evidenced by his 4.46 ERA overall, but he's been better lately. Darvish has gone at least six innings in five straight starts, and he has a 2.93 ERA in this stretch. He'll look to keep up the strong work in his next outing, which is scheduled for Sunday in a pivotal matchup with the Brewers.

Stripling (biceps) played catch from 90 feet and hopes to throw a bullpen session this weekend, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Stripling said after throwing Tuesday that he isn't quite free of symptoms from the biceps injury, though he is "getting close." The 29-year-old is eligible to be activated off the 10-day injured list Sunday, but he'll instead be forced to miss at least one more start. Julio Urias is starting in his place Tuesday and figures to remain in the rotation for the time being.

Eickhoff (biceps) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Clearwater on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

Eickhoff has been out since June 17 due to right biceps tendinitis, but after being shut down from throwing for three weeks, he's been given the thumbs up to head out on a rehab stint. Considering he's been out of commission for well over a month, he'll likely require at least a few outings to get his arm back in shape.

Gonsolin was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Gonsolin is expected to join the Dodgers as a reliever despite making 12 starts at Triple-A this season. He's posted a 4.95 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with 41 strikeouts over 36.1 innings for Los Angeles' Triple-A affiliate in 2019.

Syndergaard is in line to start Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

With the trade deadline less than 24 hours away, it remains to be seen whether Syndergaard will be dealt by the Mets, but as of now, he remains on track to pitch on normal rest. Of course, that could change in an instant if New York gains traction on a potential deal.