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Mikolas (forearm) allowed an earned run on four hits and a walk over 4.2 innings in Double-A Springfield's win over Tulsa on Tuesday. He struck out three.

The right-hander bumped his pitch count up to 67 in what was his third straight encouraging rehab start. Assuming Mikolas' previously ailing forearm tolerates the increase in activity level well over the next several days, the veteran's next start could come with the big-league club this weekend.

Mize (6-6) allowed four runs on seven hits across five innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Red Sox. He walked one and struck out three.

Mize was sharp through four innings, with a J.D. Martinez solo shot his only blemish, but he struggled in the fifth. The 24-year-old allowed two more home runs in the frame, including a two-run shot by Enrique Hernandez. Mize has mostly done better at limiting home runs this season, as his HR/9 is down from 2.2 in 2020 to 1.5 so far in 2021, so perhaps this was just a minor hiccup against a tough lineup. Mize lines up to face a softer Baltimore lineup in his next scheduled start Tuesday. He pitched seven innings against the Orioles on Thursday without allowing an earned run.

Taillon allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and a walk with 10 strikeouts in 6.1 innings versus Baltimore on Wednesday. He did not factor in the decision.

Taillon turned in his fourth quality start in his last six appearances, although he emerged with a no-decision for the second time in that span. The right-hander missed out on the win as he exited with the game tied before the Yankees' offense rallied ahead in the bottom of the seventh inning. The 29-year-old continues to lower his ERA -- which is now 4.04 -- with a 1.22 WHIP and 108:32 K:BB through 107 innings this season. He's expected to make his next start on the road in Kansas City next week.

DeSclafani (shoulder) is only expected to miss one start, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The Giants are simply managing the workload of DeSclafani, who threw only 33.2 innings in the shortened 2020 campaign. Assuming he misses just one start, the righty should return from the IL to start Aug. 13 at home against the Rockies.

DeSclafani was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder fatigue, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

The righty labored Monday against an unimposing Arizona lineup in what was one of his worst starts this season. It's possible the division-leading Giants are just giving DeSclafani some extra rest before the last several weeks of the season. More details about his shoulder should become available in the next week or so.

Musgrove allowed a run on two hits, three walks and a pair of hit batters while striking out five in six innings in a no-decision versus Oakland on Wednesday.

Musgrove didn't have the best control Wednesday, but he was only punished on a second-inning solo shot by Jed Lowrie. The 28-year-old right-hander has strung together three straight quality starts, allowing just three runs in his last 19 innings. He has a 2.87 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 139:32 K:BB across 122.1 innings this season. Musgrove is projected to make his next start versus Miami next week.

Montas allowed three runs on eight hits and struck out eight in six innings in a no-decision versus San Diego on Wednesday.

Despite a quality start, the right-hander left the game in position for the loss. He got off the hook when Oakland rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to force extras. Montas continues to be a strikeout machine, and it was encouraging to see him avoid issuing a walk for the first time since June 10. The 28-year-old owns a 4.10 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 140:33 K:BB through 125 innings. He lines up for a road start in Cleveland next week.

Gilbert (5-3) allowed three runs on four hits and four walks in five innings, striking out six and taking the loss in Wednesday's 4-3 defeat against the Rays.

The rookie required 86 pitches to get through five frames, which was pretty good considering the four free passes. Gilbert has certainly cooled down after his dominant stretch in early July, as he's allowed 10 earned runs in his last 13.1 innings. Regardless, the righty has shown tremendous promise in his debut season, posting a 4.14 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 67.1 innings. Gilbert is scheduled to make his next start Tuesday against the Rangers.

Kershaw isn't currently throwing and won't be doing so until his forearm pain subsides, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Kershaw was scheduled for a simulated game last Sunday in hopes of rejoining the Dodgers' rotation Saturday, but he ended up just playing catch while dealing with some residual soreness. Manager Dave Roberts said the left-hander is now in "idle mode," per Juan Toribio of MLB.com, which puts his return timeline up in the air. Kershaw's status will remain uncertain until he resumes his throwing program.

Peralta allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out nine in six innings in a no-decision versus Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

Unfortunately for Peralta, it took Milwaukee's offense until the seventh inning to take the lead for good, but he avoided taking a loss. The 25-year-old has collected a win and three no-decisions in his last four starts. Peralta continues to be a pleasant surprise this year with a 2.21 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 154:49 K:BB through 114 innings across 21 appearances (20 starts). The right-hander is projected to make his next start versus a depleted Cubs team next week.