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Crowe (1-5) was tagged with the loss Thursday against the Brewers after allowing two runs on four hits and three walks while fanning six across 4.2 innings.

Crowe ended just two strikeouts away from matching his season-high mark, and he gave up just two runs for the third time over his last four outings. However, he hasn't pitched more than five innings in any of those contests. While his 6.26 ERA remains poor, he seems to be moving in the right direction as he owns a 4.66 ERA with a 8.4 K/9 over that aforementioned four-game span. He's slated to pitch again next week against Atlanta at home.

Gonzalez didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Nationals after allowing one run on two hits across two-thirds of an inning.

Gonzalez served as the opener Thursday and only recorded two outs before being lifted, as he was far from effective and allowed two of the four batters he faced to reach base. His seven-pitch outing ended a streak of four straight scoreless appearances, but he still owns a solid 2.39 ERA across 26.1 innings and 34 games.

Weathers allowed two earned runs on five hits and four walks while striking out five across four innings in the loss to the Reds on Thursday. He did not factor in the decision.

Weathers surrendered a pair of runs in the second inning. It took him 83 pitches to get through four innings. The 21-year-old has struggled with issuing walks this season, posting a season-high four walks Thursday. On the season, has a 2.63 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP with 39 strikeouts in 51.1 innings. He has a 5.29 ERA over his last four starts.

Smith (2-5) allowed one earned run on two hits while striking out two across one inning Thursday, blowing a save but coming away with a win over the Mets.

Smith surrendered a solo home run to Dominic Smith in the ninth inning, the first run he'd allowed in nine appearances. He is 16-for-18 in save opportunities this season. The 31-year-old has a 3.74 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP with a 12.3 K/9 in 33.2 innings.

Strahm has thrown three light bullpens since mid-June and has felt some soreness in his surgically repaired right knee after each session, MLB.com reports.

The lingering soreness hasn't prevented Strahm from throwing, but it represents the considerable buildup that he'll need to undertake before being able to rejoin the big-league club. The left-hander isn't expected back until sometime after the All-Star break.

Lamet (forearm) played catch with a plyo ball Wednesday and with a baseball Thursday, and he is reportedly feeling better, MLB.com reports.

The report also states that the forearm inflammation that landed Lamet on the injured list Sunday is going down, which is the most promising sign that he is not dealing with a major injury. Should the right-hander continue to improve, he could potentially return to the rotation prior to the All-Star break.

Gallegos (5-2) lost Thursday's 5-2 contest at the hands of the Rockies, allowing three runs on one hit and two walks with one strikeout.

Gallegos was brought in for the ninth in a 2-2 game and retired the first two Rockies he faced before walking the next two and surrendering a walk-off home run to Elias Diaz on an 0-2 count. The runs were the first Gallegos has allowed since June 1, and the outing increased his ERA from 1.93 to 2.53.

Bard (4-4) won Thursday's 5-2 game with the Cardinals, allowing a walk with two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth.

Bard was deployed in the top of the ninth of a 2-2 game, shut down St. Louis, and became the winner when Elias Diaz launched a three-run, walk-off home run. It was the closer's first win in over a month as he lowered his ERA to 4.19. He sports an impressive 45 strikeouts in 34.1 innings compared to 15 walks.

Bukauskas (elbow) was activated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

The right-hander began a rehab assignment last weekend and will rejoin the active roster after missing six-plus weeks with a flexor strain. Bukauskas struggled in 11 outings prior to the injury with a 8.31 ERA, 1.85 WHIP and 8:2 K:BB over 8.2 frames.

Finnegan (hamstring) is expected to throw a bullpen session Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Manager Dave Martinez said Tuesday that Finnegan is "getting really close" to a return from the injured list. While the right-hander could require a rehab assignment before he returns to the major-league bullpen, he'll throw at least one more bullpen before the team determines the next step in his recovery process.