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Anderson allowed four runs on six hits and four walks with three strikeouts in four-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Nationals on Monday.

Anderson cruised through the first three innings before allowing a run in the fourth and three more in the fifth. Luckily for the right-hander, the Atlanta offense spotted him a 6-0 lead, so he was never in much danger of taking a loss. This was still his shortest start since his first outing of the year. He's posted a 4.81 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 53:30 K:BB across 63.2 innings in 12 starts overall, though he's allowed four or more runs in four of his last five outings. Anderson is projected for a road start versus the Cubs this weekend.

Ragans was promoted to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday and is expected to make his debut Thursday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Ragans put up strong numbers at Double-A to start the 2022 campaign, posting a 2.81 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with a 65:19 K:BB across 51.1 innings. He's now just one step away from the big leagues, and if he's able to pitch well and remain healthy, it's possible he could be considered for a late-season promotion.

Lynn (knee) allowed three runs on 10 hits and struck out four in 4.1 innings, taking a no-decision in Monday's 9-5 win over the Tigers.

The Tigers got all three of their runs off Lynn in the first two innings, though he was only a little sharper in allowing three hits after that point. This was the veteran right-hander's season debut, so a little rust could be expected. He logged a 2.69 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 176:45 K:BB across 157 innings last year, and he's only once posted a season ERA above 4.00 in his career, so there's reason to be optimistic about the 35-year-old going forward. He's projected to make his second start of 2022 at home versus the Blue Jays next week, as the White Sox are expected to roll with a six-man rotation for now.

Keller yielded two runs on seven hits and a walk over 5.1 innings in Monday's loss to St. Louis. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.

Keller got through five shutout frames before running into trouble in the sixth inning. He was yanked after putting two Cardinals on base and was charged with both runs while Anthony Banda was on the mound. The 26-year-old righty has now gone five straight appearances without giving up more than two runs, lowering his season ERA from 6.61 to 5.07 during that stretch. Keller is lined up to face the Giants at home this weekend.

Bradish (1-4) allowed five runs on nine hits and a walk with three strikeouts in 4.1 innings, taking the loss Monday versus the Blue Jays.

Bradish has completed five innings just once in his last six outings after doing so twice in his first three major-league starts. The fifth inning proved troublesome this time, as he was responsible for three of the Blue Jays' seven runs in the frame, though he was also to keep the ball in the yard for the first time this season. The right-hander has an uninspiring 6.86 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 43:17 K:BB and 10 home runs allowed across 42 innings this season. He's lined up for a tough home matchup in his next start versus the Rays this weekend.

Manoah (8-1) allowed a hit, a walk and a hit batter while striking out seven over six scoreless innings to earn the win Monday over the Orioles.

Manoah had no trouble quieting the Orioles' bats Monday, turning in his second straight outing of six shutout innings. He's posted a quality start in all but one of his 12 starts this season, and he's earned the win in four of his last five outings. The 24-year-old has posted a dominant 1.67 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 68:14 K:BB through 75.2 innings this season. He's projected for a home start versus the Yankees this weekend. While that's a tough matchup on paper, he's allowed just one run, four hits and five walks in 12 innings across two previous starts against the Yankees this season.

Alcantara allowed two runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five over 7.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Phillies.

Alcantara continues to eat innings -- he's completed at least seven frames in his last seven starts. He was probably left in a little too long Monday, as he walked the first two batters he faced in the eighth inning before getting a double play. Steven Okert then allowed the tying to run to score, making this the first time since since May 6 that Alcantara has allowed multiple earned runs. The Marlins' ace has a 1.68 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 82:27 K:BB across 91.1 innings in 13 starts overall. He's projected for a road start versus the Mets this weekend.

Nola allowed two runs on six hits and struck out six without walking a batter in seven innings versus the Marlins on Monday. He did not factor in the decision.

Nola turned in his fourth quality start in his last six outings, though he looked to be in line for a hard-luck loss this time. The Phillies changed that with runs in the eighth and ninth innings for a comeback win after the right-hander was out of the game. His three-start win streak came to an end Monday, but he's still been pretty solid lately. Overall, Nola has a 3.42 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 91:10 K:BB in 81.2 innings across 13 starts. He lines up for a favorable road start versus the Nationals this weekend.

Gray is not starting Monday's game against the Braves, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Gray appeared to have finished his pregame warmups and was ready to take the mound, but then rain delayed the contest for an hour and a half. The right-hander figures to be able to go Tuesday, but the Nationals have yet to announce their pitching plan for the second game of the series. Erasmo Ramirez will start what figures to be a bullpen game Monday evening.

Cobb (neck) will throw live batting practice Tuesday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Cobb was scratched from his scheduled June 3 start with what was originally called back tightness, then a hamstring strain and finally a neck strain. A precise timeline for his return has yet to emerge, but the fact that he's ready to pitch to batters certainly seems to be a good sign.