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Alcantara (1-1) allowed eight runs (five earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out two over four innings as he was charged with the loss Sunday against the Rays.

Alcantara was sidelined for the past month after testing positive for COVID-19 but returned to the mound against Tampa Bay. He was roughed up as the Rays tallied three runs in the first inning, and his start was relatively brief as Tampa Bay continued to drive up the score. As a result, Alcantara was charged with the loss. His next turn through the rotation should come at home Sunday against the Rays.

Paddack (3-3) allowed two unearned runs on five hits and a walk across six innings Sunday, striking out eight and earning the win over Colorado.

Paddack was dominant through five scoreless innings Sunday, racking up six strikeouts and allowing just two hits. He allowed two runs in the sixth after an error by Eric Hosmer with two outs. Fortunately for Paddack, his season ERA dropped to 4.43 because the runs were unearned. He'll take the mound in Oakland on Friday.

Cueto allowed a run on three hits and three walks and struck out six over 6.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Cueto was excellent in the appearance, but a game-tying solo shot from Eduardo Escobar in the seventh inning took him out of the running for a win. The 34-year-old Cueto lowered his ERA to 4.75 with a 1.20 WHIP and 39 strikeouts through 41.2 innings this season. He'll look to build some positive momentum next Sunday in a rematch with these same Diamondbacks.

Rogers is slated to start Monday's game against the Mets.

Though the Marlins returned Sandy Alcantara from the COVID-19 injured list Sunday and could get two more starters in Jose Urena and Caleb Smith back this week, Rogers will be rewarded with a second turn through the rotation after a solid MLB debut. He tossed four scoreless frames in a no-decision against the Mets, working around one hit and five walks while striking out six. Rogers may need to do a better job of keeping his free passes in check if he hopes to earn any further turns through the rotation beyond Monday.

Lauer could be called up by the Brewers to start Monday's game against the Pirates, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Manager Craig Counsell said Sunday that the team will make a roster move to bring in Monday's starting pitcher, but he didn't reveal who the pitcher would be. Lauer is a strong candidate to rejoin the major-league club after spending just over two weeks at the Brewers' alternate training site. The southpaw struggled to generate much production during his two most recent starts prior to being sent down by Milwaukee.

Hamels (triceps) tossed a bullpen session Sunday, but he remains without a clear timeline for a return from the 45-day injured list, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

The side session was Hamels' second since he was shut down during summer camp with triceps tendinitis. The veteran southpaw was merely expected to be a back-end piece in the Atlanta rotation in 2020, but his potential late-September return looms larger these days with Mike Soroka (Achilles) done for the season and with the likes of Mike Foltynewicz, Sean Newcomb, Kyle Wright and Touki Toussaint having all flamed out as potential starting options.

Smyly (finger) is slated to report to the Giants' alternate training site in Sacramento on Tuesday to face hitters, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) is scheduled to do the same Tuesday, as the two starting pitchers remain on similar timelines to rejoin the active roster. Smyly received the green light to head to the alternate site after he completed a successful bullpen session Saturday, his second of the week. If Smyly fares well while facing hitters Tuesday, he could be a candidate to return from the 10-day injured list next weekend, when the Giants could require a replacement in the rotation for Trevor Cahill (hip).

Quintana pitched three innings of one-run ball in relief in Sunday's 10-1 win against the Reds. He allowed two hits and a walk while striking out six.

Quintana has now pitched exactly three innings in each of his two relief appearances this season, and he looked sharper Sunday, particularly with the six strikeouts. The lefty should reenter the rotation at some point, and that could happen Saturday when the Cubs play a doubleheader against the Cardinals. He could have an extended leash as a stater, particularly if the elbow injury Tyler Chatwood sustained while starting Sunday's game results in him getting shut down.

Buehler (hand) completed a 30-plus pitch bullpen session Saturday, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

The 26-year-old landed on the injured list last week with a blister on his right hand, so the quick return to mound work is a good sign for his potential return. The Dodgers haven't indicated when Buehler is expected to be ready, but Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register speculates that the Dodgers could be targeting Thursday's series finale against the Diamondbacks for his return.

Ynoa is no longer starting Sunday's game against the Phillies, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

The 22-year-old was previously named the starter for the series finale, but the Braves will instead turn to Tommy Milone, who was acquired Sunday morning from the Orioles. Ynoa seems likely to receive another starting chance at some point, but it's unclear when that may occur.