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Dobbins is slated to start Thursday's game against the Mets at Citi Field, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Dobbins will get a turn in the rotation after making two appearances out of the bullpen since his call-up from Triple-A Memphis on May 31. In those two outings, the 26-year-old combined to pitch 8.2 innings, allowing one earned run on eight hits and two walks while striking out 10 batters. St. Louis hasn't indicated that it will maintain a six-man rotation beyond this week, so Dobbins may need a strong showing against the Mets to make a case for earning additional starts.

Lopez went 2-for-4 with an RBI triple, a double and a run scored during the Marlins' 4-1 win over the Rays on Sunday.

Lopez got the Marlins on the board with an RBI triple in the sixth inning before being brought home one batter later on a sacrifice fly from Kyle Stowers. It was the fourth time this season that Lopez recorded multiple extra-base hits in a game, and he has logged at least two hits in four of his last six outings. In that six-game span, he has gone 10-for-26 (.385) with four extra-base hits, two RBI and four runs scored.

Marsh went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two total RBI and an additional run scored in Sunday's 9-5 win over the White Sox.

Marsh put the Phillies ahead 4-3 in the third inning with an opposite-field shot off David Sandlin, his third homer in as many days and his eighth of the season. Marsh has been on a tear at the plate, going 12-for-24 over his last six contests. He's batting a league-leading .338 with an .889 OPS, 33 runs scored, 30 RBI and five stolen bases across 228 plate appearances this year.

Nola did not factor into the decision Sunday against the White Sox, allowing five runs on six hits and four walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out four.

Nola struggled with his command Sunday, throwing just 59 of his 98 pitches for strikes while matching a season high with four walks. Nola had been pitching better coming into the day, allowing just four runs over 11 innings in his previous two starts. Overall, the veteran right-hander sports a 5.86 ERA with a 1.45 WHIP and 68:22 K:BB across 13 starts (66 innings) this season. Nola will look to get back on track in his next outing, tentatively scheduled to come on the road in Milwaukee.

Swanson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday night's contest against the Giants.

Swanson will remain on the bench for the second straight contest, which doesn't come as much of a surprise after manager Craig Counsell said Saturday that the 32-year-old would "get a couple days off." Nico Hoerner will draw the start at shortstop while Pedro Ramirez enters the lineup at second base, batting eighth in the series finale with San Francisco.

The Cubs acquired Kelly from the Dodgers on Sunday in exchange for cash considerations, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

Kelly has spent most of the last four seasons in Triple-A and has yet to make his MLB debut. Over 21 innings with the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate in Oklahoma City to begin the season, Kelly posted a 5.14 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and 22:19 K:BB across 21 innings in 23 appearances.

Chandler (2-7) took the loss Sunday against Atlanta, allowing three runs (two earned) on one hit and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out seven.

Working behind an opener for the first time this season, Chandler looked dominant early, blanking Atlanta through his first five frames. However, he ultimately took the loss after walking back-to-back batters in the seventh, both of whom came around to score after the Pirates turned to the bullpen. Despite the disappointing finish, it was an encouraging effort from Chandler, who'd given up eight runs over 10 innings in his previous two starts. Overall, the right-hander sports a 4.91 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP and 62:40 K:BB across 62.1 innings this season.

Fuentes earned the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Pirates, allowing two hits while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

With Raisel Iglesias having pitched back-to-back days, it was Fuentes who got the call in the ninth inning Sunday instead of Robert Suarez. It didn't come easy for the 20-year-old right-hander, as the Pirates got the tying and go-ahead runs aboard with one out. However, Fuentes managed to induce a popup off the bat of Jared Triolo before striking out Endy Rodriguez to close out the one-run victory and earn his first career save. While Atlanta still views Fuentes as a long-term starter, he's been stellar out of the bullpen recently, allowing just one run on eight hits while striking out 14 in his last 12 appearances (13.1 innings).

Elder did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Pirates, allowing two runs on two hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out four.

Elder gave up a home run to Spencer Horwitz to start the game Sunday, though he'd settle in and hold the Pirates to just one additional run (and one hit) over his final five frames. Elder has now turned in quality starts in seven of his last nine outings, lowering his ERA to 2.66 across 14 starts (84.2 innings) with a 1.05 WHIP and 71:25 K:BB. Elder is currently lined up to face the Mets on the road his next time out.

Bender earned the save in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Rays, allowing one hit while striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.

Pete Fairbanks was utilized out of the bullpen Saturday, so the Marlins called on Bender to close out Sunday's game. Bender ended up tossing 24 pitches, 10 of which came in his strikeout of Cedric Mullins to seal the game for Miami. Bender sits at a 3.04 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, five holds and a 29:9 K:BB across 26.2 innings this season.