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Houser will start Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Houser last pitched Saturday against the Mets and tossed a scoreless inning out of the bullpen. He's started once and worked in relief once in 2019. The Brewers also want to get Freddy Peralta some work Tuesday, so it's possible Houser goes the first inning or two before giving way to Peralta.

Kelly (3-3) gave up seven runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out two through four innings taking the loss against the Rays on Monday.

Kelly was knocked around with the big blow coming from a grand slam off the bat of Tommy Pham in the second inning. The right-hander continues to be plagued by the long ball, surrendering a home run in six of his seven starts. He has a 3-3 record with a 4.85 ERA and a 31:17 K:BB through seven starts this season. Kelly will make his next start Saturday against the Braves.

Velasquez (1-2) yielded five runs on five walks and four hits over four innings Monday, taking the loss against St. Louis. He struck out three and gave up three home runs.

It was easily the worst outing of the year for Velasquez despite starting the game with three shutout innings. He gave up a two-run shot to Yadier Molina in the fourth frame before allowing three runs in the fifth without recording an out. His 2.73 ERA rocketed up to 3.86 after the rough night. Velasquez will try to end the funk in Kansas City on Sunday.

Mikolas (4-2) tossed seven scoreless innings Monday, allowing three hits and striking out five batters while earning the win over Philadelphia.

All three hits off Mikolas were singles and no Phillie ever reached scoring position while he was on the mound. He also wiped out two of those singles by forcing double plays. It was his first scoreless performance of 2019 as well as his first start of the year without issuing a walk. He'll carry a 4.02 ERA into Saturday's home contest against Pittsburgh.

DeSclafani earned his second win of the season Monday against the Giants, allowing four runs (three earned) over six innings. He struck out eight while giving up four hits and two walks.

DeSclafani now has 44 strikeouts in 37 innings this season and has tallied eight Ks in back-to-back outings. With the Reds' offense finally waking up this weekend, perhaps DeSclafani and the other starters can benefit more if they keep pitching well. This actually was a little worse than his recent form, but after the Reds jumped out to a big lead in the first inning, it was more than enough.

Walker (elbow) threw four innings in an extended spring-training game Monday, Dawn Klemish of MLB.com reports. The right-hander allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits, struck out four and didn't walk a batter.

This checks off another box on Walker's recovery-rehab list. Manager Torey Lovullo said the right-hander experienced normal fatigue following the session and was pleased with Walker's velocity and secondary stuff.

Matz received a cortisone injection in his left forearm and won't make his scheduled start Wednesday against the Padres, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

The Mets haven't placed Matz on the 10-day injured list just yet, but a move could come within the next few days, depending on how he feels. The lefty didn't travel with the team to San Diego. Wilmer Font could be in line for a spot start Wednesday.

Martinez (shoulder) will continue his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

Martinez will move his rehab to Triple-A after needing just six innings to get through a perfect inning in his first rehab appearance for High-A Peoria over the weekend. The Cardinals have not yet determined how many minor-league appearances Martinez will need before being cleared to rejoin the big-league club, leaving his return date murky.

Peralta is expected to pitch Tuesday against Washington but is unlikely to be the starter, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

The Brewers apparently no longer trust Peralta as a starter thanks to his 8.31 ERA, but he could be given a chance behind an opener. Peralta's pitch mix has always been odd for a starting pitcher, as he's thrown his fastball 78 percent of the time over the course of his career and used his changeup just three percent of the time. Avoiding facing hitters three times through the order could be what he needs to climb out of his current slump.

Gausman was suspended five games and fined an undisclosed amount Monday for throwing behind Marlins pitcher Jose Urena in his previous start, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Gausman is appealing the suspension and is still expected to start Monday against the Dodgers. He can time his appeal such that the suspension amounts to nothing more than an extra day of rest if he drops his appeal following Monday's game.