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After throwing four innings during a rehab outing in the minors Sunday, Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale said pitcher Chase Anderson may need another rehab start before returning to the team, reports The Arizona Republic.

Anderson was expected to replace Zack Godley in the rotation, but Hale said he is considering using a six-man rotation.

"That would help that, just get guys extra days," Hale said. "With [Patrick Corbin] coming back from Tommy John and all our young guys starting to pile up the innings. But it's tough to do that with still keeping seven bullpen guys. We would probably have to lose a position player. That's a very tough decision to make."

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg was excellent in what could be his final rehab start on Monday. Strasburg pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits. He did not walk a batter and struck out 11, throwing 85 pitches (55 strikes) in the outing.

Strasburg has been on the disabled list for four weeks dealing with an oblique strain. He has made two rehab starts now, allowing five earned runs over 9 2/3 innings.

He could be back with the Nationals by the weekend, though the team has not made any official announcements regarding Strasburg's return.

Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz played catch from 60 feet Monday. The rookie left-hander has been on the disabled list since mid-July due to a partial tear in his lat muscle.

Diamondbacks starting pitcher Chase Anderson tossed four innings during a Rookie League rehab game on Sunday.

Anderson allowed four hits and struck out three batters, but did not allow any runs in what was a solid performance.

Anderson is on the 15-day disabled list with a triceps injury.

Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard was dominant during his start against the Nationals on Sunday.

Syndergaard allowed just two runs on seven hits over eight innings of work. He struck out nine batters and didn't allow a single a walk. Syndergaard made a pair of mistakes on two solo home runs, but was simply masterful besides that.

With the win, Syndergaard improved to 6-5 on the season with an impressive 2.66 ERA.

Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray didn't have his best stuff on Sunday against the Astros.

Ray lasted just five innings after he allowed four runs on seven hits. He also gave up three walks and a solo home run.

With the loss, Ray dropped to 3-6 on the year with a 3.01 ERA.

Braves pitcher Julio Teheran scattered eight hits over seven innings of work to earn his seventh win of the season during Sunday's 6-2 win over the Phillies.

Teheran only gave up two runs while not walking a batter and striking out seven. He is now 7-6 with a 4.59 ERA.

Prior to Sunday's win, Teheran had been winless in his last four starts. He has earned a quality start in two of his last three starts.

Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton improved to 7-4 on the year with a win over Cincinnati. 

The victory snapped a five-start winless streak for Morton. He was 0-3 with two no-decisions since his last win, on June 27. 

Morton pitched seven shutout innings, allowing five hits. He didn't walk a batter and struck out a season-high seven. 

Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn lasted just five innings during his start against the Rockies on Saturday.

Lynn gave up four runs on seven hits, allowed three walks and saw two home runs leave the park.

With the loss, Lynn dropped to 8-6 on the season with a 2.89 ERA.

Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole didn't have enough to come up with a win during his start against the Reds on Saturday.

Cole tossed five innings, giving up three runs on seven hits. When he had his pitches going, he flashed dominance -- he recorded eight strike outs to just one walk.

With the loss, the All-Star falls to 14-5 on the season with a 2.36 ERA.