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Senzatela (COVID-19 injured list) completed a bullpen session Monday at the Rockies' spring training facility in Arizona and is expected to make a minor-league rehab start this weekend, the Associated Press reports.

Senzatela has yet to make his second-half debut after he was placed on the COVID-19 IL on July 16, just hours before he was scheduled to start against the Dodgers. While he's apparently cleared all the protocols, Senzatela will need some additional time to build up his arm following the shutdown. Assuming his rehab start goes as expected, Senzatela should be on track to slot back into Colorado's rotation next week.

Manning didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Twins, giving up four runs on five hits and a walk over five-plus innings. He struck out four.

The rookie didn't pitch too badly through five innings, but Brent Rooker led off the sixth with a solo shot and Manning walked Jorge Polanco before getting the hook, with Jose Cisnero then allowing the inherited runner to score. Manning remains a work in progress, but he has worked at least five innings in each of his last three starts, posting a 3.94 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB through 16 frames over that stretch.

Garcia allowed six runs (five earned) on six hits and one walk while striking out nine over 4.2 innings in a no-decision against the Mariners.

The Astros bequeathed six runs for Garcia before he threw his first pitch, and they had a 7-0 lead entering the bottom of the fourth inning when the wheels started to come off. Garcia needed only 38 pitches to get through the first three innings, but he had to expend another 49 to procure the next five outs before being pulled. He also had a throwing error that extended the fourth inning, when Seattle struck for three runs. On balance, the outing was an outlier for the rookie right-hander, who has a 3.19 ERA and 1.08 WHIP over 96 innings. If the rotation holds through Thursday's off day, Garcia lines up to pitch Sunday on the road against the Giants.

Keuchel (7-4) allowed four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three over six innings, taking the loss against Kansas City on Monday.

Keuchel was victimized by three home runs -- two by the hot-hitting Jorge Soler -- while the White Sox's offense generated only five hits. The left-hander doesn't usually give up a lot of home runs, but he's allowed at least one in his last five starts (eight in 27 innings), going 1-2 with a 5.33 ERA during that run. Keuchel's next start is expected to be come Saturday at home against Cleveland.

Stroman (7-9) took the loss after allowing two runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out four across five innings in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

Stroman dealt with plenty of traffic on the bases in this one, but he kept his team in the contest despite eight hits allowed. He surrendered one run in the top of the third on an RBI double to right field, and the other in the fourth on a fielder's choice. Despite being saddled with his ninth loss, the right-hander owns a 2.63 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with a 97:27 K:BB across 116.1 frames in 2021.

Muller (2-3) earned the win after allowing four hits and two walks while striking out three across five scoreless innings in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Muller was impressive in the first half of the twin bill and needed just 75 pitches to get through five strong frames. He appears to have performed well enough in each of his last two outings since being called up to remain part of Atlanta's starting rotation going forward. His next assignment tentatively lines up for Saturday against Milwaukee.

Anderson (shoulder) played long toss Monday and could throw off a mound later this week, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

The right-hander resumed his throwing program late last week and is nearing his return to mound work after the brief shutdown. Anderson will need to build his workload back up before rejoining the starting rotation, and he's expected to make at least one rehab start in the minors.

Manager Charlie Montoyo said Manoah (back) could return from the injured list to start Saturday versus the Royals, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

The right-hander was scheduled to throw 60-to-75 pitches in a simulated game Monday, and Montoyo's comments indicate that session went well. If confirmed to start Saturday, Manoah shouldn't face significant workload limitations in his first start off the injured list given Monday's pitch count.

Sale (elbow) will make at least two more rehab starts before being activated from the 60-day injured list, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

After a few non-arm-related setbacks over the winter, Sale's recovery from Tommy John surgery has gone smoothly for some time now. He's looked good in three rehab starts, allowing just two runs in 10.1 innings of work while striking out 20 and walking just one. He got up to 64 pitches in his most recent outing, so he could get to around 80 for Triple-A Worcester on Saturday. He'll still need at least one more rehab outing after that, which could put him on track to return Aug. 10 against the Rays if he remains on normal rest.

Civale (finger) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

This may be little more than a procedural move, as Civale still has plenty of work to do as he works his way back from a sprained middle finger. He suffered that injury in late June and originally had a 4-to-5-week timetable, however, a period which has already elapsed. He'll now be ineligible to return before late August. The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the team to add Alex Young, who was claimed off waivers in a corresponding move.