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Garcia (1-0) allowed three runs on four hits and a walk over 5.2 innings Monday, striking out seven and earning a win over the Angels.

Through five innings, the only damage against Garcia was Tyler Wade's two-run double in the second inning. He retired 11 straight batters before Max Stassi hit a solo homer and knocked Garcia out of the game in the sixth. The 25-year-old forced 12 swinging strikes and improved his K:BB to 8:3 through 9.1 frames. Garcia will carry a 2.79 ERA into his projected start this weekend against the Blue Jays at home.

Nola (1-2) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk over 5.1 innings Monday, striking out four and taking a loss against the Rockies.

Nola looked strong through five shutout frames before Charlie Blackmon launched a leadoff homer to begin the sixth. He would exit the game after allowing a single to C.J. Cron later in the inning. The 28-year-old righty has now lost two straight starts despite seeing his ERA drop to 5.52 through 14.2 frames. Nola is lined up to face the Brewers at home this weekend.

Hendricks allowed two runs on five hits and two walks over 4.1 innings in Monday's win over the Rays. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.

Hendricks coughed up an RBI single to Ji-Man Choi in the fourth inning and was knocked out of the game after Josh Lowe's RBI single in the fifth. The veteran righty now owns a 6.08 ERA through 13.1 frames this season. Hendricks carried a career 7.4 K/9 and 2.0 BB/9 into Monday's outing, so his current 17:9 K:BB is fairly uncharacteristic, even in a small sample size. Still looking for his first win, he's expected to face the Pirates at home this weekend.

McClanahan allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits across six innings in Monday's loss to the Cubs. He struck out nine and did not factor in the decision.

The only damage against McClanahan came from Patrick Wisdom's two-run shot in the second inning. The 24-year-old southpaw was only charged with one earned run due to Seiya Suzuki reaching base on an error earlier in the inning. McClanahan fired 80 pitches and forced 13 swinging strikes in the impressive outing. He's now sporting a 2.40 ERA and a 24:5 K:BB through three starts. McClanahan is lined up to face Boston at home this weekend.

Farrell signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Monday, Chris Hilburn-Trenkle of Baseball America reports.

Farrell spent the 2021 campaign with the Twins, finishing the year with a 4.74 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and a 25:13 K:BB across 24.2 frames (one start). Following Monday's signing, he'll likely head to Triple-A Iowa where he'll serve as bullpen depth.

Kaprielian (shoulder) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Kaprielian made his first rehab start with Low-A Stockton last week and allowed two runs over five innings, and he'll now move his rehab up to Triple-A. The 28-year-old threw 52 pitches in that outing and should continue ramping up his workload Wednesday, which could end up being his final rehab appearances before returning from the injured list.

McCullers (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

McCullers is still working his way back from the forearm injury he suffered during the postseason. He started throwing last week but remains without a clear timeline, though his move to the 60-day injured list at least clarifies that he won't return before early June. The transaction clears a spot for Yordan Alvarez to return from the COVID-19 injured list.

Miley (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Miley threw 15 pitches off a mound Saturday, and he's slated for another bullpen session several days laster. While the southpaw's recent progress has been encouraging, he doesn't yet have a timetable for his return to game action.

Bundy (2-0) picked up the win Monday after he pitched 5.1 innings of one-run ball, giving up five hits while striking out six in the victory over the Red Sox.

The 29-year-old was sharp again Monday, surrendering his only run via a Christian Vazquez groundout in the bottom of the fifth inning. Over two starts this season, Bundy has allowed just one run on six hits and a walk while striking out eight in 10.1 innings of work. He'll look to stay hot when he squares off with the White Sox at home in his next projected start Saturday.

Megill won't start as scheduled Monday against the Giants, as the game has been postponed due to rain, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Tuesday. Megill will start the afternoon contest, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.