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Gausman (8-3) took the loss Monday versus the Cardinals after allowing two runs on three hits with eight strikeouts and two walks over seven innings.

The right-hander didn't surrender a hit until the seventh inning, but two singles and then a triple from Matt Carpenter staked St. Louis a two-run lead. It's the second straight loss for Gausman and the third loss in his past five starts, though he still has a 2.90 ERA during that stretch. The right-hander will attempt to get back in the win column this weekend against the Nationals in his final start before the All-Star break.

Kim (3-5) earned the win Monday at San Francisco after giving up three hits with two strikeouts and two walks across seven scoreless innings.

The left-hander delivered his longest start of the season and has picked up victories in each of his past two starts. Kim has a 3.39 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 52:24 K:BB over 66.1 innings this season, and he lines up for another start before the All-Star break against the Cubs this weekend.

Strasburg (neck) completed a 60-pitch bullpen session Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

The right-hander threw a 51-pitch session Friday and continues ramping up his workload as he returns from a neck strain. However, Strasburg has yet to pitch against live hitters, and he'll likely need to do so before beginning a rehab assignment.

Gray was limited to 86 pitches upon his return from a groin injury and will probably be on a pitch count in his next outing Wednesday against the Royals, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Gray pitched well in his first start back, and manager David Bell suspects that after the All-Star break Gray will be allowed to go deeper. "It was a little more than I expected," Bell said. "Another start or two from now, he keeps going because he was good (Friday night), but we were very satisfied with what he was able to give us. I thought it was a great start, great having him back and seeing him pitch like that."

Lorenzen (shoulder) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list as early as Saturday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Lorenzen's rehab assignment was transferred to Triple-A Louisville on Monday, and he's expected to make rehab appearances Tuesday and Thursday. The right-hander struck out two in one inning during his rehab outing in the Arizona League on Thursday, and manager David Bell said Monday that he's optimistic that Lorenzen could rejoin the Reds' bullpen ahead of the All-Star break.

Muller will return to the Braves' starting rotation following the All-Star break, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

The Braves' schedule through Sunday doesn't necessitate a five-man rotation, so Muller was sent down simply to add an infielder in Orlando Arcia. Given his solid performance thus far in 2021, Muller figures to be a staple in the second-half rotation.

Carrasco (hamstring) participated in fielding drills Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Following Monday's fielding practice, Carrasco is expected to throw his first live batting practice Tuesday. While the right-hander could require several live BP sessions, he's expected to begin a rehab assignment shortly after. If he remains on track in his recovery, Carrasco could make his team debut prior to the end of July.

Eickhoff signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Monday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Eickhoff elected free agency after he cleared waivers Saturday, but he'll ultimately return to the Mets on a minor-league deal. The right-hander should report to Triple-A Syracuse after he made eight starts with the minor-league club earlier in the season.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday that the team could call up Pepiot at some point in 2021, Blake Harris of True Blue LA reports.

The right-hander has dominated at the Double-A level this season, posting a 1.73 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 57:18 K:BB across 41.2 innings. He was at his best Sunday versus Arkansas, tossing seven perfect frames and striking out 11 before walking a batter and subsequently departing in the eighth inning. It remains to be seen if the Dodgers will have any use for him on the big-league squad this season, but the 23-year-old is certainly opening eyes around the organization.

Martinez (thumb) is expected to be fine following his removal from Sunday's start against the Rockies, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Martinez was diagnosed with a bruised right thumb after leaving Sunday's contest, and manager Mike Shildt said Monday that the 29-year-old's thumb just got jammed, and the team wanted the swelling to subside. Whether he's able to make his next start remains to be seen, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury. If he's cleared to pitch, the right-hander tentatively lines up to take the mound on the road against the Cubs on Saturday.