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Anderson (6-6) allowed four runs on 10 hits in a loss to the Padres on Tuesday, striking out eight and walking zero in 6.1 innings.

Anderson surrendered four extra-base hits in the outing, including two home runs off the bats of Eric Hosmer and Austin Hedges. The lefty has now gone eight consecutive starts without a win and has posted an 0-3 record with a 9.15 ERA over his last four starts. While his season ERA of 4.45 is rather high, Anderson's 1.25 WHIP and .241 batting average against are still respectable figures. His 139 strikeouts on the year are good for 12th in the NL. His next start will be at home against the Cardinals.

Velasquez did not factor in the decision Tuesday, allowing one run on three hits over four innings. He struck out three and walked one.

The teams endured over a 100-minute rain delay, and although Velasquez surprisingly managed to retake the mound, he was unable to put forth a typical-length start. The 26-year-old threw 58 pitches but it also took significant work to stay warm during the delay. Velasquez has a 4.06 ERA and 1.26 WHIP and his next start currently lines up to come at Toronto on Sunday.

Lopez allowed one run on seven hits and one walk across six innings in a no-decision Tuesday against the Yankees. He struck out four.

Lopez silenced his formidable opponents for much of the evening aside from the fourth inning, when he allowed a run on three hits and a hit batsman before escaping the jam. He needed just 89 pitches to work through six frames, throwing 66 percent for strikes as he delivered his third quality start in his last four tries. Lopez owns a 19:4 K:BB across 24.1 innings in that span and is in the midst of one of his best stretches of the season. He'll look to continue his recent success this weekend against the Braves.

Matz allowed two runs on two hits and one walk across five innings Tuesday in a no-decision against the Giants. He struck out five.

Matz was touched up for a two-run home run in the first inning, but he settled down quickly and allowed just one baserunner the rest of the way. He also worked up to 87 pitches, which was a positive sign after he was removed early from his first start off the disabled list. Matz was throwing the ball well for the most part before his forearm injury, and Tuesday's effort indicates that he's nearly back to full strength for the first time since July. He'll take a 4.55 ERA into this weekend's scheduled start against the Nationals.

Gausman (8-9) earned the win against the Pirates on Tuesday, striking out five and scattering four hits and two walks across eight scoreless innings.

Gausman gave up two hits and a walk during the sixth inning, but was otherwise dominant in Pittsburgh. The 27-year-old has now allowed only six runs and 20 hits over 27 innings during his four starts since being acquired by the Braves at the non-waiver trade deadline. Gausman currently lines up to start next Tuesday against Tampa Bay.

Hendricks (9-10) took the loss Tuesday against the Tigers, allowing two earned runs on 10 hits and a walk. He struck out three.

Hendricks allowed plenty of baserunners all night, but after allowing two runs in the first inning, he was able to avoid any further damage. However, the righty only got one run of support and suffered his first loss since July 24. Hendricks now has a 4.04 ERA on the season and will look to get back into the win column in his next outing, which is scheduled for Sunday against the Reds.

Stripling (back) is aiming to return from the 10-day disabled list ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.

Stripling landed on the disabled list last week with a back injury, though it sounds like his stay on the shelf could be a brief one. He threw off flat ground from about 120 feet at max effort Tuesday, and the right-hander could be cleared to rejoin the Dodgers before the end of the weekend if he completes a simulated game Friday with no issues. Prior to hitting the DL, the 28-year-old -- who recently transitioned to a relief role -- compiled a shiny 2.62 ERA and 121:17 K:BB across 110 innings.

Urena dropped his appeal and will begin serving his six-game suspension Tuesday night, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.

Urena was handed a six-game suspension last week for intentionally hitting Ronald Acuna, though he was allowed to pitch over the weekend while awaiting a ruling from MLB, tossing a complete game -- the first of his career -- against the Nationals. The right-hander now lines up to take the mound next Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Milone was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with left shoulder soreness, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

Specifics regarding the injury remain clear at this point, leaving a possible return timetable up in the air. The 31-year-old compiled an unsightly 5.81 ERA across five appearances (26.1 innings) with the Nationals before landing on the shelf. Kelvin Herrera was activated from the disabled list in a corresponding roster move.

Darvish was ruled out for the season Tuesday after being diagnosed with a stress reaction on the tip of his elbow in addition to a triceps strain, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic Chicago reports.

The prognosis didn't look good after Darvish was forced to leave his rehab start Sunday at Low-A South Bend after just one inning, and Tuesday's news confirms as much. He'll be shut down for the next six weeks, which won't leave him with enough time to build back up even if the Cubs make a deep postseason run. It's expected that Darvish will be back to full strength for the start of spring training, but the Cubs will likely remain cautious with him, given that he has already suffered multiple setbacks in his recovery.