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Hendricks (13-5) was tagged with the loss Thursday against the Brewers after allowing nine runs on 11 hits and a walk across four-plus innings, striking out three.

This was one of Hendricks' worst starts of his entire career, as the right-hander struggled to settle on the mound and allowed hard contact all game long. The nine runs allowed are a season-worst mark for him, while the 11 hits tied his season worst as well. He still owns a 4.15 ERA on the year and was coming off a stretch of six quality starts across seven appearances before the wheels came off in this one, so consider this start merely an outlier and a bad day for the eight-year veteran.

Brubaker (4-12) allowed five runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four in five innings to take the loss against the Cardinals on Thursday.

Brubaker was hit hard by the Reds in his last outing when he gave up nine runs (eight earned) in five innings, and his struggles continued Thursday. The right-hander hasn't been able to get things going across the last two-plus months, as he's been charged with losses in eight of 11 starts since the beginning of June. During that time, he's posted a 6.47 ERA (thanks to a 2.4 HR/9) and 1.26 WHIP in 57 innings. Brubaker tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against the Dodgers on Tuesday.

Marquez (10-9) lost Thursday's 7-0 contest with San Francisco, allowing seven runs on seven hits and two walks with six strikeouts across four innings.

Marquez was solid through three innings, permitting a single run with five strikeouts, but surrendered six straight baserunners, all of whom scored, in a fourth-inning collapse. The first-time All-Star had gone nine straight starts allowing four runs or less and he's now whiffed at least six batters in his last four. He'll look to get back on track next week against San Diego.

Webb (6-3) won Thursday's 7-0 dispatching of the Rockies, throwing six innings and allowing three hits and two walks with eight strikeouts.

Webb was brilliant Thursday, with more strikeouts than baserunners allowed on his way to his first scoreless start since May. No Rocky made it past second base and three double plays assisted the 24-year-old in needing only 91 pitches to get through six innings. Webb now has four straight quality starts and hasn't lost since back on May 5, improving his ERA from 5.34 to 2.96 in the 10-start stretch.

Suarez allowed one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out four across 4.1 innings Thursday against the Dodgers. He did not factor into the decision.

Suarez had another short outing from an innings perspective, and he's now completed three, 2.2 and 4.1 innings in his three appearances as a starter. However, he progressed toward a normal workload from a pitch count perspective, as he fired 82 total pitches -- 48 of which went for strikes. Though he's allowed only one earned run across 10 innings as a starter, Suarez has handed out six free passes in that span. That will be an area he'll need to improve upon in order to continue preventing runs while also getting him deeper into starts.

Darvish was removed from Thursday's start against the Diamondbacks with lower back tightness.

Darvish exited his outing with the team's head training after struggling through 2.2 innings. It could be viewed as a positive that his removal wasn't related to the left hip inflammation that sidelined him in July, though it's unclear how serious this injury may be.

Darvish exited Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks with a team trainer, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Darvish struggled prior to exiting, as he allowed six runs (five earned) on six hits and one walk across 2.2 innings. Acee noted that Darvish looked uncomfortable throughout his start, which the results certainly reflect. It's unclear if there is an injury or what the issue may be, though it is worth noting that Darvish was sidelined by left hip inflammation in July.

Ynoa (hand) is lined up to be activated from the injured list Tuesday to start at Miami, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Ynoa completed his last rehab outing Wednesday, throwing 83 pitches while striking out seven across 4.2 innings. He also allowed three runs on four hits and four walks, but the team is confident enough in his form to activate him in the coming days. Prior to hitting the injured list May 17, Ynoa had maintained a 3.02 ERA and 1.05 WHIP with 50 strikeouts across 44.2 innings.

Muller was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Muller allowed six earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out just one across 2.1 innings Thursday against the Reds. He was also charged with the loss, dropping his record to 2-4. Though Muller had pitched effectively in the rotation since early July, he is seemingly the odd-man out with Huascar Ynoa (hand) set to return Tuesday. Muller's demotion also suggests that Touki Toussaint will remain a starter until Ian Anderson (shoulder) is activated.

Gutierrez (8-3) limited Atlanta to one run on five hits and a pair of walks over six innings Thursday, striking out six to earn the victory.

Gutierrez turned in another strong performance, settling in after allowing a Dansby Swanson RBI single in the first inning and holding Atlanta off the board the rest of the way. It was the fourth straight victory for the 25-year-old Gutierrez, who owns a 2.33 ERA and 21:8 K;BB over 19.1 innings during that stretch. He's lined up to face the Cubs at home in his next scheduled start.