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Lopez did not factor into the decision during Tuesday's win over the Dodgers. He allowed one run on four hits and a walk while striking out eight across four innings.

While Lopez found the strike zone well, it took him 91 pitches to get through four innings, hence the early exit. The right-hander has now hit a batter in each of his last five starts, including a bizarre loss last time out during which he was ejected after hitting Ronald Acuna with his first pitch of the game. Across 19 appearances this season, Lopez has compiled a 2.94 ERA and 1.08 WHIP. The 25-year-old is projected to make his next start at home Sunday against Atlanta.

Anderson gave up a run on five hits and three walks during Tuesday's 2-1 loss at Pittsburgh. He struck out four and didn't factor in the decision.

The 23-year-old issued more than two walks for the first time in his past five starts and delivered only 56 of his 91 pitches for strikes. It was another strong outing for Anderson, who has a 2.62 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 29:9 K:BB across 34.1 frames in his last six outings. He tentatively lines up to close out the first half of the season Sunday at Miami.

Gallen (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

The right-hander was placed on the injured list July 3 with a strained right hamstring, but his quick return to mound work is a good sign for his recovery. A return immediately after the All-Star break could be on the table if Gallen has a strong throwing session Wednesday.

Burnes (knee) will start Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander came out of his last start Thursday with knee soreness, but he's good to go for his next turn through the rotation. Burnes and Jacob deGrom will be matched up in a showdown of All-Star pitchers in the seven-inning matinee.

DeGrom won't start as scheduled Tuesday against the Brewers since the game was postponed due to rain, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

New York attempted to wait out the rain and get the game in Tuesday, but the contest was called off more than two hours after the scheduled start time. The game will be made up via a doubleheader Wednesday, and deGrom will start Game 1 of the twin bill, per DiComo. As a result of the postponement, it should be his final start before the All-Star break.

Martinez (thumb) is scheduled to throw a side session Tuesday or Wednesday to determine whether he'll be able to pitch Friday against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

The right-hander isn't believed to be dealing with a serious injury after exiting Sunday's start with a bruised right thumb, though his availability for the next turn through the rotation is up in the air. Wade LeBlanc should take the mound Friday if Martinez is unable to pitch.

Webb (shoulder) has rejoined the Giants but has yet to be activated from the 10-day injured list, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The right-hander was scheduled for a rehab game at Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, but there was apparently a change of plans. Webb was expected to throw about 45 pitches in the rehab outing, and he could be in the mix to pitch Friday against the Nationals as part of a bullpen game.

Contreras (forearm) was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list Tuesday, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Contreras recently stepped away from Double-A Altoona to be evaluated for forearm tightness, and he'll miss at least a week as a result of the injury. The right-hander has posted a 2.35 ERA and 0.91 WHIP in 46 innings across nine starts with the Double-A club this year, but it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to action.

Williams will be a reliever for the Cubs at least until the All-Star break, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

If Jake Arrieta's struggles persist, it's possible he yields his spot in the rotation to Williams sometime after the break. Williams hasn't excelled either this season, pitching to a 5.36 ERA and tallying just two quality starts in 10 outings. The Cubs' rotation plans should become more clear next week as the second half begins.

The Cubs activated Williams (abdomen) from the 10-day IL on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

The righty returns to the Cubs after lasting five scoreless innings Friday in his second rehab outing with Triple-A Iowa. Williams' 5.36 ERA this season is not pretty, and Alec Mills has been decent of late as the fifth starter, so it's possible the former shifts to the bullpen.