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Garrett didn't factor into the decision Monday against the Cardinals after allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk while fanning three across 4.1 innings.

Garrett displayed improved control in his second MLB start but couldn't get out of the fifth inning after needing 70 pitches just to record 10 outs. The left-hander could remain in the rotation for another start, but he'll need to deliver a better performance if he wants to remain a starter once some of the injured pitchers on the Marlins roster begin to recover.

Gomber (6-5) yielded three hits over eight shutout innings Monday, striking out four and earning a win over the Padres.

Gomber rolled through San Diego's lineup with ease Monday, allowing just two singles and a double while only one Padre reached scoring position. It was his seventh consecutive start giving up two or fewer runs and he's earned the win in four of his last five. The 6-foot-5 southpaw lowered his season ERA to 3.54 alongside a 75:23 K:BB. Gomber is projected to face Milwaukee at home this weekend where he'll look for a fourth straight win.

Brubaker gave up two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one over five innings Monday against the Nationals. He didn't factor into the decision.

Brubaker found trouble in the third inning, allowing two runs on a pair of RBI singles, but he went otherwise unscathed, exiting with a one-run deficit after five innings of work. It was uncharacteristic of the right-hander to record just one punchout, but he managed to keep his club in the game on a night he didn't appear to have his best stuff. Brubaker owns a 3.88 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with a 63:15 K:BB across 65 innings on the season following Monday's outing.

Webb (shoulder) will begin a throwing program Tuesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Webb has been out for just over two weeks due to a strained right shoulder. It's not clear exactly when he's expected to return, and the Giants may want to be extra careful of him, as he'd also missed time earlier in May due to the issue before returning to make a single start and then heading back to the injured list.

Falter was called up as expected ahead of Monday's game against the Dodgers, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

The lefty is expected to follow right-handed starter Spencer Howard on Monday, as Howard has yet to throw more than four innings this season. Falter allowed two runs in two innings of work in his big-league debut back in April but has pitched very well in six starts and one relief appearance for Triple-A Lehigh Valley, cruising to a 1.82 ERA and a 36.2 percent strikeout rate.

GM Alex Anthopoulos said the team is "optimistic" Soroka (Achilles) could be activated from the injured list by late August, Jeff Schultz of The Athletic reports.

The 23-year-old was seemingly ruled out for the season by manager Brian Snitker during a television appearance in late May, but those comments were quickly walked back, and the organization is now publicly expressing optimism about the right-hander's outlook for later in 2021. However, until Soroka resumes throwing, especially off a mound, it's worth maintaining a healthy dose of skepticism as he recovers from a second procedure on his Achilles in mid-May.

The Cardinals list Kim (back) as their probable starter for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, an indication he'll be reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of the contest, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Kim checked out fine Sunday following a bullpen session, the final test of his health as he works his way back from lower-back soreness. The southpaw will be returning from the IL in the minimum 10 days, so he shouldn't face any major restrictions with his pitch count while making his first start since June 4.

The Phillies are expected to recall Falter from Triple-A Lehigh Valley ahead of Monday's series opener in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

According to Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Phillies are expected to deploy Falter as a "piggyback" pitcher behind Monday's starter, Spencer Howard, who hasn't covered more than four innings in any of his three starts to date. A tandem-starter arrangement between Howard and Falter could serve to maximize the effectiveness of both pitchers while also keeping their innings in check over the course of the season. Like Howard, Falter is one of the more prized young arms in the organization, and he proved worthy of a stiffer test after a strong start to the season at Triple-A. Through his seven outings at Lehigh Valley, Falter posted a 1.82 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and a 42:8 K:BB in 29.2 innings.

The Nationals promoted Cavalli from High-A Wilmington to Double-A Harrisburg on Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Though he didn't make his professional debut until May after getting selected in the first round of the 2020 first-year player draft, Cavalli already entered the season as the Nationals' No. 1 pitching prospect. He's more than justified the hype through his first seven pro starts, limiting opponents at High-A to a .171 average while generating 71 punchouts to go with a 1.77 ERA and 0.90 WHIP in 40.2 innings. The right-hander's sketchy injury history during his college days at Oklahoma will likely prompt the Nationals to manage his innings carefully for the remainder of 2021, but with a strong showing at Double-A to close out the season, Cavalli could put himself in position to earn an early call-up to the majors in 2022.

The Cardinals are expected to activate Kim (back) from the 10-day injured list to start Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Kim threw a successful bullpen session Sunday, which seemingly assuaged any lingering concern the Cardinals might have had about his health since he was placed on the IL on June 5 with lower-back soreness. Given that he's on track to return from the IL in the minimum amount of time, Kim likely won't face significant restrictions with his pitch count if he indeed gets the starting nod Tuesday. Prior to landing on the shelf, Kim posted a 4.05 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 8.1 K/9 in nine starts.