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Gallen (1-7) allowed four earned runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out five across five innings, taking the loss to the Padres on Sunday.

All of Gallen's runs allowed came via the long ball, including two solo home runs by Fernando Tatis. Gallen has struggled with preventing homers, surrendering eight over his last five starts. The 25-year-old has a 5.03 ERA, nearly double the ERA of his previous two seasons. His only win this year came on April 25. However, he is still consistently striking opponents out at a 10.7 K/9 rate through 73.1 innings this season.

Lauer allowed one run on three hits and struck out six across four innings in a no-decision versus Pittsburgh on Sunday.

After missing a week and a half while on the COVID-19 injured list, Lauer's return to action was fairly short. He threw 49 of 72 pitches for strikes before Brent Suter relieved him. Lauer continues to have the upper hand over the Pirates, as he's allowed just three runs in 18.1 innings in four appearances versus the Brewers' NL Central rivals. The southpaw owns a 3.44 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 73:26 K:BB across 73.1 innings overall. He's projected to make his next start versus Washington next weekend.

Gray allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two in 4.2 innings in Sunday's win over the Phillies. He didn't factor into the decision.

Gray has been inconsistent recently, as he's allowed at least three runs in four of his six starts since the All-Star break. The right-hander began Sunday's game with three scoreless frames but gave up three runs across the fourth and fifth innings. Across his last six outings, Gray has posted a 7.22 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in 28.2 innings. He tentatively lines up to make his next appearance at home against the Marlins on Friday.

Bubic (3-6) allowed seven runs on nine hits and a walk over 1.1 innings Sunday, striking out one and taking a loss against St. Louis.

Bubic was hit hard right out of the gate Sunday, allowing three runs in the first inning as the Cardinals brought all nine starters to the plate. He then coughed up four more runs in the second and served up homers to Nolan Arenado and Tyler O'Neill. The 23-year-old southpaw tossed 56 pitches as his season ERA shot up from 4.43 to 5.09 through 86.2 innings. Bubic had given up seven runs over 22.2 innings (2.78 ERA) over his four previous starts. He's lined up to face the Cubs on the road next weekend.

Rodriguez (9-6) allowed an unearned run on three hits and three walks with six strikeouts over six innings, earning the win over Baltimore on Sunday.

Rodriguez has been on a good run since a rocky outing versus Toronto on July 29. Across his last three starts, he's given up just three runs (two earned) in 16.1 innings while striking out 24. The southpaw allowed half of his six baserunners Sunday in a sloppy first inning before settling down to turn in a dominant start. He has a 4.97 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 145:36 K:BB across 116 innings this season. Rodriguez lines up for another favorable home start versus Texas next weekend.

Rasmussen is listed as the Rays' probable starter for Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

After striking out four over four innings of one-run ball while starting Thursday in Boston following Ryan Yarbrough's placement on the COVID-19 injured list, Rasmussen will pick up another turn through the rotation while Yarbrough remains on the shelf. Even if Yarbrough makes it back from the IL for next weekend's series with the White Sox, Rasmussen could retain a spot in the rotation if he performs well versus the Orioles, given the extent to which back-end starters Josh Fleming and Michael Wacha have struggled of late. Rasmussen could be cleared to throw around 60-to-75 pitches Tuesday after he was pulled after 50 pitches in last week's start.

McKenzie (2-5) earned the win Sunday over Detroit. He threw eight shutout innings of one-hit ball with a season-high 11 strikeouts and no walks.

McKenzie carried a perfect game into the eighth inning before Harold Castro broke up the bid with a two-out single. The right-hander has had a few gems this season, but Sunday's was arguably the brightest of them all as he notched his fourth quality start in his last five outings. Despite his strong pitching lately, McKenzie still has a 5.12 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 99:46 K:BB across 84.1 innings. He lines up for a home start versus the Angels next weekend.

Smyly allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out four in four innings during Sunday's win over the Nationals. He didn't factor into the decision.

Smyly picked up his first win in over a month with a quality start in his last outing, but he was unable to replicate his success Sunday. Although he allowed just one baserunner in the first two innings, he gave up three runs in the third inning to tie the game. The southpaw has allowed at least two runs in five of his six appearances since the All-Star break, and he's posted a 4.55 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 27.2 innings during that time. He tentatively lines up to start on the road against Baltimore on Saturday.

Gil is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start one game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus Boston, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

Gil made his second big-league start last Sunday and has yet to allow a run through 11 innings, but he was still sent back to Triple-A so the Yankees could take advantage of the roster spot. The 23-year-old seems likely to return to the minors after Tuesday's twin bill, especially with Gerrit Cole and Jordan Montgomery both poised to be activated from the injured list after testing positive for COVID-19.

The Diamondbacks officially placed Kelly on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday.

Manager Torey Lovullo disclosed after Saturday's win over the Padres that Kelly had tested positive for the coronavirus, so the right-hander's move to the IL a day later was fully expected. Arizona recalled Sean Poppen from Triple-A Reno to provide a fresh arm out of the bullpen in the short term, but the team has yet to appoint a replacement in the rotation for Kelly, who will likely be sidelined for at least a week and a half while he waits to clear health and safety protocols.