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Miley didn't factor into the decision Monday against the Cubs after allowing three runs on seven hits and five walks while fanning two across 4.1 innings.

Miley's command was all over the place Monday, and the five walks represented a season-high mark for the veteran left-hander. He also ended a streak of nine straight outings in which he completed at least five innings. The southpaw is expected to make his next start during the Reds' weekend series against the Mets in New York.

Hendricks didn't factor into the decision Monday against the Reds after allowing five runs on nine hits and two walks while fanning four across 4.1 innings.

Hendricks entered Monday's contest carrying a 2.19 ERA in three July starts, but the wheels came off in this one. He wasn't comfortable at any point of the game, resulting in the first time in his last 14 starts that he couldn't complete at least five innings. The right-hander will attempt to deliver a bounce-back performance in his next start, scheduled for the upcoming weekend series against the Nationals on the road.

The Cardinals optioned Oviedo to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.

After giving up three runs on five hits and six walks over 4.1 innings to take a no-decision in his start Monday versus the Pirates, Oviedo will be sent to the minors to refine his control. Due to upcoming off days Thursday and next Monday, the Cardinals will be able to get by with a four-man rotation until Aug. 7 versus the Royals. Oviedo could be called up from Triple-A that day to serve as the fifth starter.

Marquez (8-8) took the loss Monday, giving up four runs (three earned) on eight hits over 6.1 innings in a 6-2 loss to the Angels. He struck out eight without walking a batter.

A Joshua Fuentes error salvaged a quality start for the right-hander, who tossed 73 of 107 pitches for strikes before exiting. Marquez is up to 14 quality starts on the season, including 10 in his last 12 outings -- a stretch during which he's posted a stellar 2.38 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 79:17 K:BB over 79.1 innings.

Senzatela (COVID-19 injured list) completed a bullpen session Monday at the Rockies' spring training facility in Arizona and is expected to make a minor-league rehab start this weekend, the Associated Press reports.

Senzatela has yet to make his second-half debut after he was placed on the COVID-19 IL on July 16, just hours before he was scheduled to start against the Dodgers. While he's apparently cleared all the protocols, Senzatela will need some additional time to build up his arm following the shutdown. Assuming his rehab start goes as expected, Senzatela should be on track to slot back into Colorado's rotation next week.

Stroman (7-9) took the loss after allowing two runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out four across five innings in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

Stroman dealt with plenty of traffic on the bases in this one, but he kept his team in the contest despite eight hits allowed. He surrendered one run in the top of the third on an RBI double to right field, and the other in the fourth on a fielder's choice. Despite being saddled with his ninth loss, the right-hander owns a 2.63 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with a 97:27 K:BB across 116.1 frames in 2021.

Muller (2-3) earned the win after allowing four hits and two walks while striking out three across five scoreless innings in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Muller was impressive in the first half of the twin bill and needed just 75 pitches to get through five strong frames. He appears to have performed well enough in each of his last two outings since being called up to remain part of Atlanta's starting rotation going forward. His next assignment tentatively lines up for Saturday against Milwaukee.

Anderson (shoulder) played long toss Monday and could throw off a mound later this week, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

The right-hander resumed his throwing program late last week and is nearing his return to mound work after the brief shutdown. Anderson will need to build his workload back up before rejoining the starting rotation, and he's expected to make at least one rehab start in the minors.

Eflin (knee) didn't come out of Sunday's bullpen session as the Phillies hoped and won't rejoin the rotation this week, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

The right-hander was in in consideration to return from the injured list during the back half of the week, but he's apparently still having some issues after Sunday's bullpen. Eflin landed on the shelf with right patella tendinitis after his last start July 16, and his absence will extend into early August, at least.

DeGrom (forearm) will throw another light side session Tuesday or Wednesday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

DeGrom threw off a mound Sunday and felt good after playing catch Monday. While Manager Luis Rojas said after Sunday's mound session that he didn't know the right-hander's next step in his recovery, he'll throw off a mound at least once more before the team makes a decision. The Mets reportedly intend to have deGrom make a minor-league rehab start before he's activated from the IL, so he could be sidelined until sometime in early August.