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Syndergaard (elbow) allowed one run on seven hits while striking out eight to improve to 9-3 in the Mets' 14-3 win over the Cubs on Sunday.

Syndergaard allowed a first inning run, then cruised as the Mets' attack battered Jon Lester. During the outing, Syndergaard didn't appear to be bothered by the small bone spur in his elbow. He'll get one more start before the break and may represent the NL in the Mid-Summer Classic.

Nola's final start before the All-Star break will be skipped, Ryan Lawrence of the Philly Voice reports.

Nola will not be passed up due to performance reasons, as the team is simply looking to give the 23-year-old a longer All-Star break in an effort to save his arm for later in the year. He's already thrown 96 innings this season, which is starting to creep up on his career-high 110.1 innings from 2015. The right-hander may have only five wins this season, but his 4.69 ERA is supported by a 2.96 xFIP, and a 60.5 percent strand rate suggests he's been the victim of some tough luck. Nola will likely throw a simulated game over the break, and enter the second half with high expectations.

Scahill was designated for assignment Sunday, Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune reports.

Scahill had been serving in relief at Triple-A Indianapolis, as he was demoted June 18 after posting a 4.41 ERA with the Pirates this season. The 29-year-old will now be stripped of his spot on the 40-man roster, as the Pirates have a dire need at the catcher position, and will instead award that spot to Eric Fryer, who was claimed off waivers from St. Louis on Sunday. Scahill could elect to remain with the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Anderson will make his next scheduled start as planned Monday against the Giants.

Anderson has started four games for the Rockies, but has yet to earn his first victory despite a 2.66 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. There was a risk he would get bumped back due to the pending activation of Tyler Chatwood (back), but Chatwood is instead scheduled to take the mound Tuesday, and will be followed in the rotation by Jorge De La Rosa.

Glasnow walked just one batter in six innings Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out eight for Triple-A Indianapolis.

With Gerrit Cole (triceps) expected back in the rotation after the All-Star break, it remains to be seen how Pittsburgh handles its starters. Speaking on the Neal Huntington Show on Sunday, assistant GM Kyle Stark said that Glasnow's changeup -- a concern coming into the season -- has now become a weapon. Stark gave no timetable for Glasnow's major league debut, but did say that the towering righty is "knocking on the door."

The Dodgers remain unsure if Ryu (shoulder) will make another rehab start, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.

Ryu pushed his pitch count to 84 in his last outing for High-A Rancho Cucamonga, allowing two earned runs on five hits over six innings, while striking out three total batters. The Friday outing marked his eighth official rehab appearance in a journey back that has been plagued with setbacks. The Dodgers seem to have their rotation essentially set through the All-Star break, so there really isn't a reason to rush Ryu back at this point. The performance of Brandon McCarthy (elbow) on Sunday could very well influence that decision, however.

An MRI confirmed that Greinke has suffered an oblique strain, MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports.

Greinke was sent for an MRI on Saturday, but before the team disclosed the results, he was placed on the disabled list. The results of that MRI are now in, and they effectively confirm what the team had anticipated all along. Look for the right-hander to return to the Arizona rotation shortly after the All-Star break.

Giolito appears in line to remain in the Washington rotation following the placement of Joe Ross (shoulder) on the disabled list, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

Giolito had his major league debut cut short by rain, but he showed some positive signs, allowing just three baserunners over four scoreless innings. The top prospect was expected to be sent back down following the call-up of Stephen Strasburg (back), but a rotation spot opened back up when Ross hit the DL with shoulder inflammation. Ross would have made his next scheduled start Thursday against the Mets, and although the team has yet to make any announcement regarding their rotation, it would make sense for Giolito to step into that slot.

Updating a previous report, Strasburg (lower back) has been reinstated from the 15-day DL and will start Sunday against the Reds, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

Strasburg will take the roster spot of Joe Ross, who was placed on the DL due to shoulder inflammation in a corresponding move. The team claimed to be waiting on Strasburg's warm-up session to make the roster move, but it now appears the status of Ross had more to do with the delay. No official team source has yet commented on the situation, but the game has started and Strasburg is on the hill.

Strasburg (lower back) has completed his pregame warmup and remains on track to start Sunday against the Reds, MLB.com's William Ladson reports.

Strasburg has yet to be officially activated by the Nationals, but he still expects to start after completing his pregame routine with no indications of a setback. Per MLB.com's transaction page, the move has already been made, so look for the team to follow up with an announcement in short order.