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Gallen (elbow) was given permission to begin throwing and has thrown twice this week, MLB.com reports.

Gallen received a second opinion this week from Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who granted the right-hander permission to begin throwing again. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told Douglas Santo of Arizona Sports that Gallen has thrown out to 75 feet. Gallen will undergo another MRI in early August, at which point the club will determine how aggressive they can push his rehab.

Holmes didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Orioles, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five across five innings.

Holmes has pitched at least five frames in each of his last four outings and has been remarkably consistent, allowing three runs or fewer and avoiding the loss each time. Furthermore, Holmes hasn't given up more than three earned runs in any outing since May 1, when he allowed six runs (five earned) against the Rockies at Coors Field, posting a 3.45 ERA and 1.38 WHIP since then. His next start is slated to come against the Mets on the road.

Soroka (glute) will throw a simulated game Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Soroka is scheduled to throw two innings or about 35 pitches. If all goes well Saturday, the right-hander is expected to follow up with at least one rehab start before an early-August return.

Webb allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings in a no-decision versus the Angels on Friday.

The Angels put together a three-run fifth inning, which accounted for most of the damage on Webb's line. He remains winless in July and has allowed 19 runs over 22.2 innings across his four starts this month. Webb is now at a 3.98 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 89:29 K:BB through 113 innings over 18 starts. He's projected for a tough home start versus the Brewers in his next outing.

Musgrove (elbow) threw 23 pitches in live batting practice Friday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Friday's session was shorter than the 30-to-40-pitch bullpen session he logged last Friday, but it still marks a significant step forward, as it's the first time he's faced live hitters since spring training. He's scheduled to throw against hitters again sometime next week and will likely do so a few more times before beginning an extended rehab assignment.

May allowed one run on seven hits, a walk and a hit batsman while striking out eight over six innings in a no-decision versus the Reds on Friday.

This was an improved outing for May, who had walked four batters in each of his previous two starts. This also was his first quality start since he tossed a one-hitter versus the Padres on June 15. May is at a 4.59 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 103:33 K:BB through 104 innings over 20 starts this season. The veteran right-hander's next start is projected to be at home versus the Cubs.

Lowder allowed two runs on one hit, two walks and a hit batsman while striking out four over five innings in a no-decision versus the Cardinals on Friday.

Lowder put together a bounce-back effort after getting rocked for eight runs over 2.1 innings in Colorado in his last appearance. While Friday's effort wasn't enough to get him back in the win column for the first time since April, it was at least a step in the right direction. He has posted a 5.61 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 65:37 K:BB through 77 innings over 18 appearances (15 starts) this season. Lowder isn't guaranteed another turn through the rotation since Nick Lodolo (finger blister) is eligible to return from the injured list during next week's home series versus the Guardians.

Gusto did not factor into the decision in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Padres, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out four over 3.1 innings.

Gusto left the game after 57 pitches (37 strikes) with one out into the fourth. The 27-year-old pitched on just two days' rest after recording two innings of work against Houston on Tuesday. On the campaign, Gusto now owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 31:11 K:BB in 34 innings.

Marquez did not factor into the decision in Friday's 4-2 win over Miami, allowing one run on three hits while striking out four over just 2.1 innings.

Marquez left the game after just 37 pitches with one out into the third inning and the Padres trailing 1-0. The 31-year-old allowed just one run courtesy of a solo homer by Joe Mack in the second, and he did not walk a batter after giving out multiple passes in five straight games. On the season, Marquez now possesses a 5.17 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 34:22 K:BB in 47 innings.

Sasaki (4-5) earned the win against the Mets on Friday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks with nine strikeouts over seven innings.

Sasaki allowed a homer in the second inning but was otherwise dominant, generating a whopping 21 swinging strikes on 94 pitches. While it marked the 24-year-old's first win since May 23, he's now delivered two quality starts while yielding just four earned runs over his past three outings. He owns a 4.71 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 94:36 K:BB across 93.2 innings and will aim to keep it rolling in a home matchup with the Mariners.