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Flaherty allowed six hits and two walks while striking out seven over 4.1 scoreless innings Sunday against the Reds. He didn't factor into the decison.

Flaherty managed to keep the Reds off the board, but he ran into trouble in the fifth inning, allowing back-to-back hits before drilling the third batter of the frame. Luckily, he got Yasiel Puig to pop out to second base, and the bullpen was able to record the final two outs of the inning without letting a run cross the plate. The 23-year-old hasn't picked up a win since May 14, despite allowing just two runs over his last three starts.

Quantrill (3-2) allowed two hits over 5.2 shutout innings Sunday, striking out six batters and earning the win over the Cubs.

Quantrill came into the contest in the third inning and kept the Cubs off the board until Kirby Yates finished things off in the ninth. He's now thrown 11.2 scoreless innings with a 9:1 K:BB over his last two starts, lowering his ERA to a solid 3.76 on the season. It's unclear if he'll make a standard start his next time out or follow an opener, but his next appearance could come at home against the Giants next weekend.

Woodruff was removed from Sunday's game against Arizona with abdominal discomfort.

The exact diagnosis remains unclear at this time, though he'll likely need to undergo further testing to uncover the root of the problem.

Smyly gave up one run on four hits and two walks while striking out eight through six innings in a no-decision against the Pirates on Sunday.

Smyly allowed three baserunners and a run to score in the first inning, but he shut down the Pirates through five scoreless innings to record his first quality start. Smyly picked up eight swinging strikes on his curveball and only allowed one hit with his fastball. This was a nice effort for the 30-year-old in his first appearance for Philadelphia after posting an 8.42 ERA through 51.1 innings with the Rangers. Smyly will make his next start Sunday against the Braves at Citizens Bank Park.

Woodruff left Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks due to an undisclosed injury, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. He allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three over three innings prior to exiting.

Woodruff appeared to land awkwardly after a pitch in the fourth inning, and after talking with the team trainer, it was determined that his day was finished. He'll be considered day-to-day until the extent of the injury is revealed.

Mahle (hamstring) threw before Sunday's game against the Cardinals, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Mahle is battling a sore left hamstring that he suffered during his last start July 20. He hopes to be able to make his next start, and the fact that he was able to throw prior to the game is a positive sign. However, If Mahle is not ready in time for the outing, Lucas Sims would be the likely candidate to take his turn in the rotation.

Williams (illness) could start Monday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Williams was scheduled to start Saturday but ultimately had his start skipped due to a severe illness. He appears to be trending in the right direction, though he has not yet been confirmed as Monday's starter.

Hamels (oblique) may begin a rehab assignment soon, but the club does not have firm plans for the next step in his recovery yet, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Hamels threw a bullpen session Wednesday and was set to throw another this weekend. It appears as if he is ready to take his next step toward returning to the mound, though the club is still working out exact details in how to best move forward.

Wheeler (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

There has been plenty of optimism surrounding Wheeler's return, with DiComo also going on to say that the Mets may activate him early next week. The right-hander could be a major chip at the trade deadline if he can prove his health. Wheeler has managed a 4.69 ERA and 1.28 WHIP across 119 innings while striking out 130 batters.

Gausman (foot) was activated from the injured list ahead of Sunday's start against the Nationals.

Things didn't go well for Gausman prior to his injury, and he will now get a chance to turn his season around in advance of the trade deadline. He logged a 6.21 ERA and 4.61 xFIP in 13 starts, striking out 64 in 62.1 innings. If he does not show some signs of turning things around, it's possible that the Braves could trade for someone to replace him in the rotation.