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Anderson (5-10) tossed five innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out five Diamondbacks in Monday's win.

Anderson pitched deeper into Monday's game than he had in any of his previous five starts. This was the former Diamondback's first time issuing fewer than two walks and winning a game since June 8 against Oakland. The win has to be bittersweet for Anderson, who went 15-13 in 48 starts over the past two seasons for Arizona. It's always nice to beat the team that traded you, but the 28-year-old righty has seen his stats decline in Milwaukee. He'll take a 5.40 ERA and 1.45 WHIP into his next start Saturday against the Pirates.

Rea (5-5) took the loss Monday, allowing three runs over six innings against the Blue Jays. He gave up five hits, walked four and struck out four.

Monday's start lowered Rea's ERA back below 5.00. The righty has had struggles with control of late, walking 10 and striking out 10 over his last three starts. For the season, Rea carries a 4.98 ERA and 1.46 WHIP. He'll next take the ball Sunday against the Reds.

Martinez has had his scheduled start Monday postponed due to weather, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Martinez will start in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader as a result of this postponement, with Jamie Garcia throwing in Game 2. Saturday was the next scheduled start for Martinez, and it is unclear at the moment how the Cardinals will opt to shuffle their rotation to adjust for this situation.

Syndergaard's scheduled start Monday has been postponed due to weather, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Tuesday will now be a doubleheader between the Mets and Cardinals. Syndergaard is scheduled to pitch in Game 1, with Bartolo Colon pitching in the subsequent contest. The Mets will likely need to find a spot starter for Saturday while pushing the rotation back a day to fit Syndergarard in Sunday.

Greinke (oblique) will throw an up-and-down bullpen session Tuesday, then could go out on a rehab assignment Friday, Fox Sports Arizona's Jody Jackson reports.

If Tuesday's throwing session goes well Greinke will either throw a simulated game or go out on a rehab assignment Friday. It is not clear whether Greinke will be able to return after one rehab game or if he will require several, but an early-August return appears to be within reach.

Finnegan (5-8) allowed six runs on seven hits (including three home runs) and two walks over five innings Sunday, striking out three, to take the loss as the Reds fell 9-8 to the Diamondbacks.

He's now served up at least one homer in six straight starts and 22 in 111.1 innings on the season, tying him with Max Scherzer for the NL lead in that ignominious category. Finnegan's next start could offer some relief from the barrage however, as he'll take the mound Friday in pitcher-friendly Petco Park.

Urena (1-2) allowed just one run on four hits in six innings Sunday while striking out four but took the loss against the Mets.

He got outdueled by Steven Matz, but this was still Urena's second straight solid start, and his 9:1 K:BB in 11.2 innings during that stretch shows definite promise. He'll try to keep things rolling in his next start Friday at home against the Cardinals.

Matz (8-6) threw six scoreless innings Sunday, scattering four hits and walking two while striking out six, to get the win against the Marlins.

It was his first victory since May 25, ending his winless streak at nine starts. Matz commanded the zone well all day. throwing 64 of 99 pitches for strikes, as he picked up his third quality start in four July outings and 11th of the season. He'll look to keep his positive momentum going Friday when the Mets host the Rockies.

Taillon (head) allowed four runs on eight hits while striking out seven over six innings, but he received no decision Sunday against the Phillies.

Taillon left the contest with a 4-2 deficit, but the offense came up with a pair of runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take him off the hook for a potential loss. This was the first time in three starts that he's allowed more than one earned run, and his ERA is now at 3.83. He'll make his next start Sunday at the Brewers.

Velasquez allowed four runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out five over six innings, but he received no decision Sunday at the Pirates.

Velasquez entered the sixth inning with a 4-2 lead, but after giving up a two-run homer to Matt Joyce, he ended up with a no-decision. This was the first time in seven starts that he's allowed more than two runs in an outing, and his ERA is at 3.34 on the year. He'll make his next start Friday at the Braves.