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Senzatela (3-9) was credited with the win in Sunday's 5-0 victory over the Dodgers, allowing two hits and a walk with five strikeouts across seven scoreless innings.

Senzatela was brilliant Sunday, recording more strikeouts than baserunners permitted against a potent Los Angeles lineup. The 26-year-old righty retired the first 12 batters he faced and needed just 90 pitches to navigate seven strong innings. Senzatela concludes August with a 2.97 ERA in five starts and lines up to face Atlanta next weekend.

Gray (forearm) is expected to test his injury during a throwing session Monday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

Gray left Saturday's start against the Dodgers due to right forearm tightness, and manager Bud Black said Sunday that the 29-year-old is questionable for his next turn through the rotation, which would come Thursday at home versus Atlanta. The Rockies should have a better idea of the right-hander's status based on how he feels following Monday's throwing session.

Anderson (6-5) allowed four hits and two walks over 5.2 shutout innings while earning a win over the Giants on Sunday.

Surprisingly, Anderson managed to produce his first scoreless outing since June 21 despite not striking out a single batter. It was his first appearance since July 11 after a stint on the injured list with a shoulder issue. He took care of the Giants' lineup with relative ease as he never allowed an extra-base hit. Anderson now owns a 3.36 ERA through 101.2 innings. He's projected to start in Colorado next weekend.

Mahle (10-5) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks over seven innings Sunday, striking out six and taking a loss against the Marlins.

Mahle coughed up a two-run shot to Jesus Sanchez in the first inning but settled in to toss six shutout frames after. Aside from the homer, the other three hits he allowed were singles. The 26-year-old has allowed two or fewer runs in four of his last five starts, lowing his season ERA to 3.64 through 148.1 innings. Mahle is lined up to face Detroit at home next weekend.

Luzardo (5-7) allowed a hit and a walk over six scoreless innings Sunday, striking out eight and earning a win over the Reds.

Luzardo got off to a shaky start, yielding a double and a walk to the first two batters of the game. Over the next five innings, only one Red would reach base and it was due to a fielding error. It's just the second time this year that the 23-year-old southpaw finished at least six innings, and he matched his season high of eight strikeouts. He's now 3-3 since joining the Marlins despite an unsightly 7.62 ERA during that span. Luzardo is lined up to face the Phillies at home next weekend.

Megill (2-3) allowed two runs on a hit and three walks with five strikeouts in five innings, earning the win over Washington on Sunday.

The only damage on Megill's line came in the form of a two-run home run by Josh Bell in the fourth inning. The 26-year-old right-hander has been inconsistent in August, picking up just one win in six starts while allowing four or more runs three times. He has a 4.04 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 70:18 K:BB across 64.2 innings spanning 13 starts overall. Megill lines up for a road rematch in Washington next weekend.

Manager Gabe Kapler said DeSclafani (11-6), who took the loss Sunday against Atlanta, isn't dealing with any physical issues after exiting during the fourth inning, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. The right-hander gave up three runs on six hits with four strikeouts and zero walks across three innings.

DeSclafani received a visit from the athletic trainer before being pulled during the fourth inning, but his early departure was apparently a strategic decision to piggyback him with reliever Sammy Long, per Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. DeSclafani did manage a bit of ankle discomfort in his first start back from the injured list, but according to the skipper, that was unrelated to his departure. The 31-year-old tentatively lines up for his next turn through the rotation Friday against the Dodgers.

DeSclanfani left Sunday's start against Atlanta during the third inning with an athletic trainer due to an apparent injury, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

The right-hander delivered three scoreless frames to open the contest, but he was pulled after surrendering three runs on two homers to open the fourth inning. He left in line for the loss after allowing three runs on six hits with four strikeouts and zero walks in three innings. DeSclafani was activated from the injured list Sunday after a brief absence due to ankle inflammation, and it remains unclear what exactly caused his exit in Atlanta.

Rogers (personal) completed his second rehab start with Low-A Jupiter on Sunday and threw 71 pitches over five innings, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Rogers has been sidelined since late July due to a family medical situation, but he may be able to rejoin Miami's starting rotation this week. The left-hander was only expected to require two rehab starts in the minors, and if he remains on a five-day pitching schedule, he could pitch Friday against the Phillies. The fact he reached 71 pitches in Sunday's outing will likely mean he won't face significant workload limitations in his first start back.

DeSclafani (ankle) was activated from the 10-day injured list to start Sunday's game in Atlanta, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The right-hander will rejoin the rotation Sunday after spending the 10-day minimum on the shelf with right ankle inflammation. DeSclafani has a 5.68 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 24:7 K:BB in six starts since the All-Star break, and he'll attempt to get back on track versus Atlanta.