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Kim (1-3) allowed four earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out one across five innings, taking the loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Kim allowed three extra-base hits, including a solo home run to Ketel Marte in the third inning. This was Kim's worst start of the season, as he surrendered a season-high nine hits and four runs while striking out just one. The 32-year-old has a 3.65 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP in 37 innings. He has a 8.0 K/9. His next start is scheduled for Friday against the Reds.

Mahle (4-2) allowed a hit and one walk over five shutout frames Sunday, striking out eight and earning a win over the Cubs.

Mahle started the game with four perfect frames before issuing a walk and a single to begin the fifth. He escaped that jam by striking out the last three batters he faced in the contest. Despite ever being in much danger, he needed 98 pitches to get through five innings. The 6-foot-3 righty has thrown 10.1 shutout innings in his last two starts to lower his season ERA to 3.42. Mahle is lined up to take the mound in St. Louis next weekend.

Woodruff (4-2) allowed two hits and two walks while striking out 10 in seven scoreless innings to earn the win against the Nationals on Sunday.

Woodruff tossed seven shutout innings in his last start, and he replicated the feat Sunday and earned his second straight win. The right-hander has now allowed two or fewer runs in each of his last 10 starts and has recorded double-digit strikeouts in three of his last five outings. Woodruff tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

Gausman (hip) expects to make his next start, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Gausman will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of his injury, but the issue doesn't appear to be a significant concern. The right-hander has been dealing with his hip issue for several weeks, but he was removed from Sunday's start as a precautionary measure at the end of the sixth inning after he felt it flare up while fielding a grounder. Assuming he's cleared to pitch, Gausman tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Cubs on Saturday.

Gausman (hip) will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of his injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Gausman was removed from Sunday's start against the Dodgers as a precautionary measure due to left hip tightness, and manager Gabe Kapler said that the right-hander will get his MRI for "some peace of mind." Kapler said that Gausman has been dealing with his hip issue for several weeks, but he felt it flare up during Sunday's outing. Since Gausman has been able to pitch through the issue recently, there's hope that he'll be able to continue doing so, but his MRI should provide a better idea of his status moving forward.

Williams won't make his scheduled start Monday against the Padres after he underwent an appendectomy Sunday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

The Cubs haven't yet announced who will take Williams' place as the starter for Monday's series opener against the Padres. It's not yet clear whether the right-hander will be forced to miss more than one turn through the rotation following his procedure.

Eflin (2-5) was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Rays after allowing four runs on six hits and a walk while fanning five across 4.2 innings.

Eflin has now dropped four straight decisions and has given up at least three runs in three of those contests -- though it's worth noting this was his first appearance where he couldn't complete six innings. The right-hander has seen his ERA rise from 3.58 at the end of April to 4.10 following his six starts during the current month. He's scheduled to take the ball next week against the Nationals at home.

Gausman was removed from Sunday's start against the Dodgers at the end of the sixth inning due to left hip tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Gausman was dominant to begin Sunday's matchup, as he allowed two hits and no walks while striking out seven in six scoreless innings. However, he fielded a grounder at the end of the sixth inning and appeared to stretch awkwardly during the play. The Giants called his removal precautionary, but it's not yet clear whether the injury will impact his availability for his next start. Gausman tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Cubs on Saturday.

Musgrove pitched five scoreless innings, allowing just a hit-by-pitch while striking out three in Sunday's loss to Houston. He did not factor in the decision.

Blake Snell was ineffective in Sunday's game and manager Jayce Tingler didn't want to overuse a bullpen that had logged 15 innings in the last two days. Musgrove's only mistake was plunking Aledmys Diaz in the sixth inning. The right-hander lowered his ERA to 2.08 with a 0.76 WHIP and 79:12 K:BB across 60.2 innings this season. This relief outing is likely to be a one-off for Musgrove -- he should be able to re-enter the rotation on standard rest next weekend versus the Mets.

Snell (1-2) allowed seven runs on five hits and three walks with three strikeouts in three innings and took the loss to Houston on Sunday.

The southpaw's two worst starts of the season have been his two most recent outings. He got into trouble right away Sunday, allowing four runs in the first inning. Snell then struggled through the third before Joe Musgrove handled the rest of the pitching duties for the game. Snell has seen his ERA balloon from 3.79 to 5.55 during his poor run. He's added a 1.60 WHIP and 70:31 K:BB across 47 innings overall. The 28-year-old lines up for a home start versus the Mets next weekend.