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Atlanta optioned Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Dodd didn't make an appearance during his brief stint with the big club. He's being replaced on the roster by Allan Winans, who was called up from Gwinnett to start the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Reds.

Atlanta will call up Winans for Triple-A Gwinnett to start the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Reds, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Winans' lone appearance with Atlanta this season came back on April 11, when he surrendered seven runs (six earned) on eight hits and two walks over five innings in a loss to the Mets. He could be needed for additional starts while Max Fried (forearm) is sidelined, but how he fares Wednesday will factor into Atlanta's plans for Winans moving forward.

Quintana (5-6) picked up the win in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Yankees, allowing one run on three hits and five walks over five innings. He struck out six.

The veteran lefty managed to get only 50 of his 94 pitches over the plate, but Quintana's wildness may have helped him avoid hard contact aside from a solo homer by Gleyber Torres. Quintana has given up two runs or fewer in six of his last seven outings, posting a 1.98 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 41:16 K:BB through 41 innings over that stretch. He lines up to make his next start at home this weekend against Atlanta.

Herz (1-4) took the loss Tuesday as the Nationals fell 4-0 to the Padres, giving up two runs on five hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out four.

The rookie southpaw was locked in a pitchers' duel with Randy Vasquez early, but Herz faltered in the fifth inning, serving up back-to-back solo shots to Luis Arraez and Jurickson Profar. It was only the second time in Herz's last five big-league starts that he even managed to complete five innings, and while he has a 45:11 K:BB through his first 36.1 innings for the Nats, eight homers allowed have saddled him with a 4.95 ERA. Herz is scheduled to make his next start on the road this weekend in St. Louis.

Vasquez (3-5) picked up the win Tuesday, scattering four hits over six scoreless innings in a 4-0 win over the Nationals. He struck out one without walking a batter.

Washington managed to get a runner to third base in the third inning on a leadoff double and sacrifice bunt, but that was as close as the home squad got to scoring. Vasquez fired an efficient 68 pitches (47 strikes) en route to his fourth quality start of the season, and he's allowed two runs or fewer in five straight trips to the mound, posting a 1.71 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 16:6 K:BB through 26.1 innings over that stretch. The right-hander lines up to make his next start on the road this weekend in Baltimore.

Taillon (7-5) allowed a run on four hits and three walks while striking out three over 7.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Brewers.

It's a harsh way for Taillon's three-start winning streak to end, as he didn't give up a run until the eighth inning. This also counted as his seventh quality start in his last eight outings, though he's been on the hook for a loss in three of them. Taillon has a 2.96 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 78:21 K:BB through 100.1 innings over 17 starts this season. He's projected for a road start in Cincinnati his next time out.

Rea allowed four hits and two walks while striking out eight over five shutout innings in a no-decision versus the Cubs on Tuesday.

Rea returned to a starting role after pitching behind an opener in his last outing before the All-Star break. The right-hander was generally good Tuesday, though he needed 93 pitches (58 strikes) to complete his five frames in a pitching duel against Jameson Taillon. Rea has allowed two runs or fewer in three of his four outings in July, though he also gave up seven runs July 9 versus the Pirates. For the year, he has a 3.60 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 84:33 K:BB over 110 innings through 20 appearances (17 starts). His next outing is projected to be at home versus Atlanta.

Tyler allowed three runs on nine hits and two walks over 4.2 innings in a no-decision Tuesday against Baltimore. He struck out five.

Tyler was lucky to hold the Orioles to just three runs Tuesday -- he benefited from a pair of Baltimore outs on the basepaths in addition to a key double-play ball in the first inning. Still, it took the 27-year-old Tyler a total of 94 pitches to make it through 4.2 frames. Overall, the right-hander has been a solid stop-gap option in an injury-depleted Marlins' rotation -- Tyler hadn't allowed more than two runs or four hits in any of his four outings prior to Tuesday. He's 0-1 with a 3.92 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 15:10 K:BB across 20.2 innings in the majors this year. Tyler's currently lined up to face the Brewers on the road in his next start this weekend.

Blach (3-6) allowed six runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out one over 2.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Red Sox.

Blach actually ended up pitching the least of the three Rockies who took the hill Tuesday, as his return to the rotation was greeted by Boston's bats. Tyler O'Neill did most of the damage with two home runs. Blach threw 59 pitches (38 strikes) in this outing and may continue to stretch out if he remains in the rotation going forward. He has a 6.13 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 33:14 K:BB through 61.2 innings over 17 appearances (10 starts) this year, finding minimal success irrespective of whether he's served as a starter or reliever.

Montgomery (7-5) earned the win Tuesday over the Royals, allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out two over five innings.

Montgomery missed nearly a month with right knee inflammation, but he was able to skip a rehab assignment. The southpaw threw 67 pitches (39 strikes) Tuesday and may need to build up over his next couple of starts to get back to a regular workload. In terms of performance, this was one of his best outings of the season and something to build upon in the second half. He's at a 6.11 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 47:24 K:BB through 70.2 innings over 14 starts this season. Montgomery is lined up for a home start versus the Nationals his next time out.