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The Braves announced after Monday's game against the Mets they made a slight change to their rotation. Kameron Loe, who was recalled Monday, will start Wednesday against New York in place of Julio Teheran, who is being skipped until Sept. 10 at Miami.

Marlins starting pitcher Henderson Alvarez left Monday's start against the Cubs with a tight right hamstring. Alvarez left the game after six innings, but emerged with a win as Miami won 4-3.

Alvarez (3-3) allowed three runs in the first inning Monday, but he bounced back to toss five scoreless innings before leaving the game. Alvarez even helped his own cause at the plate, belting a three-run homer in the second inning. He was charged with three runs on seven hits and one walk, while striking out three.

His next scheduled start is for Sunday against the Nationals. Alvarez is winless in two starts against Washington this season, posting a 3.24 ERA.

Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright had another disastrous outing during Monday's 7-2 loss against the Reds. The veteran right-hander allowed six runs on 10 hits and two walks, while striking out three in six innings.

Wainwright (15-9) allowed at least one run in each of the first four innings. Ryan Ludwick had an RBI single in the first inning, Zack Cozart had an RBI single in the second inning, Shin-Soo Choo had a two-run homer in the second inning, Todd Frazier had an RBI single in the third inning and Joe Votto hit a solo home run in the fourth inning.

Wainwright has lost two straight starts, allowing 15 runs on 18 hits and four walks in eight innings (16.88 ERA). Wainwright's ERA has jumped from 2.58 to 3.14 in his last two starts.

He will look to end his losing skid when he returns to action Saturday against the Pirates. Wainwright is winless in two starts against Pittsburgh this season, posting a 4.50 ERA.

Mets manager Terry Collins said Monday rookie starting pitcher Zack Wheeler should be able to get through the season without being shut down, per ESPN.

Wheeler is at 151 2/3 innings after logging 149 innings last season. Increases of 30 to 35 innings from the previous year are generally considered safe.

"If he's spaced out and we keep track of him, we should be able to get him to where we'd like him to without a problem," Collins said. "But, you know, he's pitching pretty good."

Marlins starting pitcher Nate Eovaldi (3-5) bounced back with a dominant outing as he earned his third win of the season Sunday afternoon against the Braves. The right-hander tossed eight scoreless innings as he surrendered seven hits and two walks while striking out six in a 7-0 victory.

Eovaldi has allowed two runs over his last 14 innings pitched. He is scheduled to make his next start Sunday at home against the Nationals. He is 1-1 with a 3.75 ERA in two starts against Washington.

Braves starting pitcher Alex Wood (3-3) was knocked around as he suffered his third loss of the season Sunday afternoon against the Marlins. The right-hander surrendered seven runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out two over 2 1/3 innings of a 7-0 defeat. He lasted only 67 pitches.

Wood has allowed nine earned runs combined over his last four starts (20 1/3 innings). He is scheduled to make his next start Friday at Philadelphia. He is 1-1 with a 2.88 ERA in 12 appearances (three starts).

Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin (13-5) endured a rough outing as he suffered his fifth loss of the season Sunday afternoon against the Giants. The left-hander yielded five runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out six over five innings of a 9-2 defeat.

Corbin has allowed four earned runs or more in three of his last four starts. He'll get another crack at the Giants Friday at San Francisco. He is 5-3 with a 3.90 ERA in 12 starts away from Chase Field.

Dodgers starting pitcher Zack Greinke (14-3) turned in another impressive outing as he earned his 14th win of the season Sunday afternoon against the Padres. The right-hander permitted one run on two hits and two walks while striking out seven over seven innings of a 2-1 victory.

Greinke has allowed one earned run or fewer in four of his last five starts. He is scheduled to make his next start Saturday at Cincinnati. He is 6-2 with a 3.49 ERA in 11 starts away from Dodger Stadium.

The Cardinals announced after Sunday's game against the Pirates starting pitcher Michael Wacha will start Tuesday's game at Cincinnati. The Cardinals chose Wacha over Carlos Martinez and Tyler Lyons.

Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (strained lat) will be examined by Dr. Tim Kremchek Monday, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. He hopes to be cleared to throw a bullpen session Tuesday.

"I feel great," he said. "No pain."