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Maeda was rocked for five runs on seven hits and a walk across just 4.1 innings in Sunday's loss to the Diamondbacks. He struck out five.

Arizona got to Maeda early, scoring three runs in the first, and they tacked on one run in both the fourth and fifth innings to chase him from the game after just 84 pitches. Maeda has pitched well on the whole this season, as his ERA still sits at 3.25 even after Sunday's shellacking, and he will attempt to bounce back Saturday versus the Cardinals, albeit in a tough road matchup.

Lopez was placed on the 15-day DL on Sunday due to knee soreness, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.

This may explain why Solis hasn't pitched since July 7, though his recent struggles may also be a factor. Control has been the only real problem this year, with the lefty allowing 16 walks in just 29.2 innings, albeit with 34 strikeouts, a 2.43 ERA and 1.21 WHIP. The Nationals still have a pair of southpaws, Oliver Perez and Matt Belisle, available in the bullpen.

Davies (6-4) came away with a no-decision Sunday despite holding the Reds scoreless for seven innings, allowing just four hits while striking out five.

He and Dan Straily traded goose eggs for seven innings before Billy Hamilton scampered home on a passed ball in the ninth inning for the game's only run. Davies wasn't particularly sharp, throwing 59 of 92 pitches for strikes and just 14 first-pitch strikes to 23 batters, but Cincinnati hitters weren't able to make much solid contact against him. He'll next take the mound Saturday in a tough home matchup against the Cubs.

DeGrom was deGrom-inant Sunday, throwing a complete-game one-hitter to earn the win against the Phillies.

The lone hit was a third-inning single off the bat of the opposing pitcher, Zach Eflin. DeGrom also allowed one walk while striking out seven and facing just two batters over the minimum. In his last nine starts, deGrom has posted a 1.92 ERA, lowering his ERA to 2.38 on the year after a slow start. DeGrom benefited from the extra rest afforded by the All-Star break and starting the third game after that break, but that doesn't diminish just how dominant he was Sunday.

Wacha (5-7) allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four over four innings, but received no decision Sunday against the Marlins.

Wacha had a 1-0 lead going into the fourth inning, but gave up a run in the fourth inning and two more in the fifth before leaving the game. He's only fired one quality start over his last four outings, and he now has a 4.45 ERA to go along with a 1.42 WHIP on the season. He'll make his next start Friday against the Dodgers.

Cole (triceps) reported no new problems following Saturday's start against the Nationals, GM Neal Huntington said Sunday.

Speaking on his weekly radio show, Huntington said Cole looked rusty and was missing his spots. The Pittsburgh starter did flash glimpses of dominance, striking out four straight batters (including Bryce Harper). After a five-week layoff, look for Cole to pitch better in his next outing.

Manager Dave Roberts indicated Sunday that Kershaw (back) won't be ready to throw Thursday but didn't rule out a return for the St. Louis series beginning Friday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Kershaw most recently threw a 60-pitch simulated game Saturday, and it appears nothing concerning surfaced following the session. The Dodgers certainly want to avoid any re-injury risk for their ace, but a return is seemingly in sight. More on his timetable should arise as the week progresses.

Taillon (shoulder) is listed as the probable starter for Tuesday's series opener against the Brewers, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

In the days following the All-Star game, Taillon described himself as feeling "healthy" and "fresh," suggesting a return to the mound likely wasn't far away. Sunday's report seems to confirm that notion, as the team will waste no time getting the young right-hander on the mound as soon as he's first eligible. He should be in for a full-time rotation spot as long as he can handle it, as lefty Jon Niese was recently demoted to the bullpen.

Davies was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday and will start Sunday's finale against the Reds, the MIlwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Davies was sent down to Colorado Springs prior to the All-Star break and did not pitch for the Sky Sox as the organization wanted to give him an extended rest period. The right-hander, who's 6-4 with a 4.10 ERA in 15 starts, will be making his first start since July 5.

Cole (5-5) disappointed in his return to the mound Saturday, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits in a loss against the Nationals. He also struck out five and walked two.

This was Cole's first start since June 10, but it wasn't nearly as successful as he would have liked. Washington had a runner in scoring position with one out in each of the first two innings. Both runners scored. Then in the fourth, an infield hit plus error helped lead to three more runs. Owners shouldn't be too concerned, though, because Cole is a guy that takes an outing or two to settle in. He is 5-5 with a 3.11 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 60 strikeouts in 72.1 innings this season. His next start will be Friday against the Phillies.