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Anderson gave up two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six through 5.2 innings in a no-decision against the Reds on Monday.

Anderson quieted the Reds through four scoreless innings before running into trouble, allowing a run in each of his last two frames. Although his overall numbers aren't impressive, Anderson is on a nice hot streak and posted a 2.45 ERA with an 0.86 WHIP in his last five starts coming into this game. Anderson will make his next start Sunday against the Cubs at Miller Park.

Gray gave up one run on four hits and two walks while striking out seven through six innings in a no-decision against the Brewers on Monday.

Gray was stellar again, racking up 22 called strikes on his way to a quality start. In the three starts coming into this game, Gray had a 2-0 record with a 1.96 ERA, and he has allowed three earned runs or fewer in 18 of his 20 starts. The 29-year-old has a 28.6 K% and a 3.29 ERA this season. Gray will make his next start Sunday against the Rockies at Great American Ball Park.

Burnes (shoulder) could begin a rehab assignment later in the week, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Burnes was sent to the 10-day injured list July 15 due to right shoulder irritation, but the Brewers are hopeful that he'll see minor-league action sometime this week. Considering his absence has been brief, he may need only one or two outings before being activated.

Hamels (oblique) will start Tuesday's game at Triple-A Iowa, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Hamels fired a bullpen session Wednesday, and the Cubs have finally revealed the next step in his recovery process. It remains to be seen how many outings he'll need in the minor leagues prior to being reinstated from the 10-day injured list, though Chicago will re-evaluate the southpaw following Tuesday's appearance. Hamels is expected to fire around 40 pitches, per Gonzales.

Lopez (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Lopez was sent to the injured list with a right shoulder strain, but he's set to throw a side session later in the week. The Marlins have yet to reveal a concrete timetable for his return, though this is certainly a positive sign for the right-hander.

Wheeler (shoulder) is tentatively scheduled to return from the injured list Friday against the Pirates, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Wheeler is dealing with some ill-timed shoulder fatigue right as the Mets were expected to be shopping him ahead of the trade deadline. His exact return date remains uncertain, but he appears to be on the right track after a successful bullpen session Sunday.

Woodruff (oblique) is expected to be out for around six weeks, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Woodruff landed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain Monday. A more precise timeline should emerge soon following an exam and an MRI. The six-week timeline would have Woodruff return in early September. If he's delayed any longer than that, the Brewers could elect to have him return as a reliever, a role he thrived in during the playoffs last season.

Mahle was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Monday.

Mahle suffered the injury during his start Friday against the Cardinals. The injury doesn't appear to be a particularly severe one, as he initially hoped to make his next scheduled start Wednesday against the Brewers and was able to throw Sunday. Sal Romano was recalled in a corresponding move, though he's predominantly been a reliever with Triple-A Louisville this season, so another move may be coming prior to Wednesday's contest.

Woodruff was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain Monday.

Woodruff left his start Sunday against the Diamondbacks with the injury. His return timeline is not yet clear. Burch Smith was recalled to take his place on the roster, though his replacement in the rotation has yet to be announced.

Lodolo will start for Low-A Dayton on Thursday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Lodolo made six short starts at the rookie-league level, recording a 2.38 ERA and an incredible 21:0 K:BB in 11.1 innings. The Reds will move quickly to get the seventh-overall pick a more challenging assignment.