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Matz (shoulder) is expected to rejoin the Mets' rotation next Tuesday, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports.

Matz just landed on the disabled list Monday, but the move was made retroactively to Aug. 15, so he will have a chance to return to action after just one more week. Seth Lugo will get the start next time Matz's spot in the rotation comes up Thursday.

Lynn (elbow) will make his next rehab start Wednesday with Double-A Springfield, Jim Hayes of FOX Sports Midwest reports.

Lynn increased his pitch count from 27 pitches in his first rehab outing to 36 in his second, and he will bump up to 50 pitches in his third outing Wednesday. He will likely throw at least a couple more times in the minors, but should be ready to join the Cardinals' rotation at some point in early-to-mid September.

Freeland, 23, has a 4.09 ERA and 50:15 K:BB in 61.2 innings since being promoted to Triple-A.

Freeland's strikeout rate has improved since being promoted from Double-A, and he is still inducing a bevy of ground balls. That being said, opposing batters are hitting .288 against him at Triple-A. Home runs have also been an issue in 2016, as he has allowed 14 dingers in 24 starts. If Freeland cannot consistently keep the ball down, he will be punished, particularly in the thin air in Colorado.

Asher (shin/suspension) will begin his rehab assignment Tuesday at Rookie League Gulf Coast, Stephen Gross of The Morning Call reports.

Asher hasn't pitched since May 17 and is currently serving an 80-game suspension for PED use at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Before that, he had a 2.30 ERA and was holding batters to a .193 average over 54.2 innings split between Double-A Reading and Lehigh Valley. If all goes smooth in his recovery from a shin fracture, Asher could be a September call-up, looking to improve on his 9.31 ERA over 29 innings in the majors from 2015.

Marquez, 21, has a 3.65 ERA and 13:3 K:BB in 12.1 innings since being promoted to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Marquez has only started two games at this level, but has not been overmatched despite the hitter-friendly confines of the California League. Of course, he will have to get used to that in the thin air of Colorado eventually. The Rockies are starved for pitching and Marquez has vaulted up the prospect rankings this season. Still, any MLB impact likely will not come until 2017 at the earliest.

Glasnow (shoulder) threw three scoreless innings for Double-A Altoona on Monday, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out six. "Everything felt good tonight," Glasnow told Pirates Prospects. "I just went out there like normal, and the arm felt fine."

He threw 30 of 57 pitches for strikes and sat 91-93 mph with his fastball. The Pirates have yet to disclose Glasnow's next rehab step, though he will throw another bullpen Wednesday. The lanky righty has turned into a bit more of a project than many envisioned in 2016, due in part to a 6-foot-8 frame which makes mechanics and repeating his delivery more difficult than other pitchers.

Manager Dusty Baker said Monday that either Giolito or A.J. Cole will be given Stephen Strasburg's (elbow) Saturday start against the Rockies, Mark Zuckerman of MASN reports.

In three starts for the Nationals this season, Giolito has posted a 4.91 ERA, never lasting more than four innings. Cole, on the other hand, was impressive in his season debut Monday, allowing four runs over seven innings in a loss against Baltimore. Nonetheless, Baker would not commit to a starter going forward.

Taillon (3-3) was a tough-luck loser on Monday, holding the Astros to two runs in his eight innings. He gave up four hits, walked one, and struck out eight.

Taillon's eight strikeouts were a career-high for the rookie. He has earned a quality start in each of his last five outings, walking a total of just five in that span compared to 29 strikeouts. The 24-year-old will carry a sterling 2.92 ERA into his start Saturday against Milwaukee.

The Mets placed Matz (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list Monday.

It was announced earlier Monday that Matz would be placed on the disabled list, and the Mets did not wait long to make the move official. Matz's last start came August 14, so he will be eligible to be activated from the disabled list August 30. Whether or not he will return that day remains to be seen, however. Seth Lugo is expected to take Matz's place in the rotation for the time being.

The Mets are planning to place Matz (shoulder) on the disabled list, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports.

The Mets don't believe Matz is dealing with any structural damage in his shoulder, but he will still get some time off in order to rest and recover. It's not clear how long Matz will be sidelined, but he has not appeared in a game since Aug. 14, so he will be eligible to be activated from the disabled list Aug. 30.