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Keuchel didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Reds, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk over seven innings while striking out four.

The veteran southpaw was cruising through six innings but ran into trouble in the seventh, eventually serving up a three-run blast to rookie Aristides Aquino that cost Keuchel any chance at his fourth win. He's now given Atlanta five quality starts in seven trips to the mound since the beginning of July, and Keuchel will take a 3.86 ERA and 42:19 K:BB through 56 innings into his next outing Thursday in Miami.

Stroman allowed three runs on seven hits with two walks and three strikeouts across 4.1 innings in a no-decision against the Pirates on Saturday.

The 28-year-old didn't finish with a terrible line in his Mets debut, but it could have easily been a lot worse. Stroman left in the middle of the fifth, and only one of his two inherited runners scored. Furthermore, the Mets rallied to take away the Pirates' lead, getting Stroman off the hook. Stroman is 6-11 with a 3.07 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 102 strikeouts in 129 innings with the Blue Jays and Mets this season. He will make his second start with the Mets on Friday against the Nationals.

Quantrill (4-3) suffered the loss against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing four runs on six hits while striking out three over five innings.

Quantrill was doing fine until a fourth-inning solo shot by Justin Turner, but the right-hander fell apart with a three-run fifth inning that ultimately ended his night. Through 63 innings, Quantrill owns a 3.86 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 52:18 K:BB. The 24-year-old is expected to face the Rockies at home Friday in his next start.

Buehler (10-2) allowed one run on six hits while striking out 15 in a complete-game win over the Padres on Saturday.

Buehler tossed 80 of his 110 pitches for strikes. The 15 strikeouts were his second-highest total in an outing, behind only the 16 he tossed June 21 versus the Rockies in his only other career complete game. The only damage on the right-hander's ledger was a solo home run by pinch hitter Manuel Margot. Buehler has allowed one run or fewer in nine of his 21 starts this season. Over 131.1 innings, the 25-year-old has a 3.22 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 152 strikeouts. Buehler lines up for a home date with the Diamondbacks on Friday for his next start.

Stripling (biceps) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Stripling is battling biceps tightness and is expected to require more than a minimum-length stay on the 10-day injured list. A rehab assignment is likely coming next, possibly with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday.

Hamels threw five scoreless innings Saturday, allowing just four hits and no walks while striking out six in a no-decision against the Brewers.

The 35-year-old was activated off the injured list prior to the start and allowed just four harmless singles before he was removed after 74 pitches. Hamels has been outstanding for the Cubs this season even though he has not earned a win since June 12. The left-hander holds a 2.84 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 103 strikeouts in 104.2 innings. Hamels will start next at Cincinnati on Thursday.

Rogers was promoted to Double-A Jacksonville on Saturday, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

The 21-year-old lefty logged a 2.53 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 122:24 K:BB in 18 starts for High-A Jupiter.

Cabrera was placed on the 7-day injured list at Double-A Jacksonville with an infection, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

Fernandez notes that the infection is not believed to be serious, so we should see him back before the end of the season. This has been a big breakout year for the 6-foot-4 righty. He has a 2.23 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 110:29 K:BB in 92.2 innings across stops at High-A and Double-A.

Hamels (oblique) was activated from the injured list ahead of Saturday's start against the Brewers, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

The veteran southpaw logged a 1.22 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 37 strikeouts in 37 innings over his six starts prior to the oblique injury, so perhaps he can pick up where he left off. He gave up three runs, walking six and striking out six in 5.1 innings over two rehab outings at Triple-A.

Gausman (3-7) took the loss Friday as Atlanta was downed 5-2 by the Reds, giving up five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out five over 4.2 innings.

The right-hander was slow out of the gates once again, serving up a two-run shot to Joey Votto in the first inning, and Atlanta never climbed out of that hole. Gausman will carry a 6.19 ERA and 85:27 K:BB through 80 innings into his next start Wednesday in Minnesota, and another poor performance could put his rotation spot in jeopardy.