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Maeda threw five innings in a no-decision against the Giants on Monday, allowing seven hits and no earned runs, striking out three and walking two as the Dodgers eventually lost 3-2.

Maeda allowed nine baserunners, but did well to escape without allowing any runs to cross the plate in this low-scoring contest. It was a good rebound effort after he was lit up for six earned by the Cubs in his last start. The right-hander now has a 4.41 ERA, a 1.50 WHIP and a 28:15 K:BB through 32.2 innings.

Lorenzen threw 1.2 innings of scoreless relief Monday against the Mets, part of a collective effort where the Reds' bullpen threw 5.1 scoreless innings. He allowed a hit and a walk, striking out one.

With the outing Lorenzen lowered his ERA to 1.15 on the season, covering 15.2 innings. His K:BB is a pedestrian 11:6, but he's avoided major damage by allowing just one homer so far.

Wheeler didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Reds, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks over six innings while striking out four.

Cincy tagged the right-hander for four runs in the second inning, but Wheeler righted the ship after that and left the game with the score knotted 4-4. He'll carry a 5.05 ERA and 37:17 K:BB through 35.2 innings into his next start Saturday in Milwaukee.

Corbin (2-1) took the loss Monday, coughing up six runs on six hits and four walks over five innings while striking out five as the Nationals fell 6-3 to the Cardinals.

The southpaw was cruising through four innings, but after he served up a one-out homer to Harrison Bader in the fifth, the wheels came off completely. Corbin had only walked six batters in 32.2 innings against 39 strikeouts coming into Monday, so don't read too much into this bout of wildness. He'll take a 3.58 ERA into his next start Saturday, on the road against the Phillies.

Wacha (2-0) picked up the win in Monday's 6-3 victory over the Nationals, giving up three runs on four hits and three walks over five innings while striking out five.

The right-hander gave up all three runs in the second inning, including a bases-loaded walk to opposing pitcher Patrick Corbin, but Wacha settled down after that and was rewarded when the Cards erupted for six runs in the fifth. He threw 67 of 101 pitches for strikes in his first start since recovering from mild tendinitis in his left knee. Wacha will carry a 4.78 ERA and 29:17 K:BB through 26.1 innings into his next start Saturday, on the road against the Cubs.

Davies (3-0) gave up no runs on three hits with three walks while striking out two through 5.1 innings to pick up the win over the Rockies on Monday.

While he walked more than he struck out in this outing, he was effective enough to only allow three hits and give the Brewers a chance to win the game. The right-hander has an uncommonly low 15.4 percent strikeout rate, but continues to out-pitch his 3.92 FIP. He has a sparkling 1.38 ERA through six starts this season. Davies will get his next start Saturday against the Mets.

Freeland (2-4) took the loss against the Brewers on Monday, giving up five earned runs on five hits over six innings, striking out three and walking two as the Rockies lost 5-1.

Fresh off his activation from the 10-day injured list after a blister caused him to miss his last turn in the rotation, Freeland was hit with the loss in his first start back as he was victimized by a pair of long balls from Jesus Aguilar. The outing bumps his ERA to 4.81 and his WHIP to 1.22 over 33.2 innings ahead of his next start, which will see him take on the Diamondbacks at home on Saturday.

Soroka (2-1) gave up one run on four hits with one walk while striking out eight through six innings to earn the win over the Padres on Monday.

Although Soroka only induced eight swinging strikes, he got 22 called strikes on his way to eight strikeouts and his second win. The 21-year-old was efficient, pitching six innings on only 81 pitches. He has yet to allow more than one earned run in a start and has a 1.62 ERA through three outings this season. Soroka will get his next start Saturday in Miami.

Manager David Bell said Wood will have his back examined Wednesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Wood experienced a setback after throwing a bullpen session at extended spring training last week. Look for his status to clear up following Wednesday's exam. In the meantime, Tyler Mahle should continue to fill in for Wood in the rotation.

Peralta (shoulder) will rejoin the starting rotation this week, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Peralta has been cleared to return after completing a minor-league rehab start with no issues, allowing three runs on three hits and a walk while striking out seven across 4.2 innings of work. It remains to be seen when Peralta will start and whose spot he'll take in the rotation. Prior to landing on the shelf, the 22-year-old compiled a 7.13 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB across four starts (17.2 innings).