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Kershaw threw six innings in a no-decision against the Diamondbacks on Monday, giving up four earned runs on seven hits, striking out two and walking one in the Dodgers' 8-5 defeat.

Like counterpart Zack Greinke, Kershaw gave up three runs in the first inning, but managed to bounce back and make it through six frames and limit the damage to four earned. He did a nice job to rebound from the rough start, although the two strikeouts were a season-low total. Kershaw will take a 3.07 ERA, a 1.07 WHIP and a 75:15 K:BB through 85 innings into his next start, which will pit him against the Rockies at Coors Field on Saturday.

Greinke didn't factor into the decision against the Dodgers on Monday, giving up four earned runs on seven hits over six innings, striking out six and walking one in the Diamondbacks' 8-5 victory.

Greinke got off to a rough start, giving up three earned runs in the first inning, but he managed to settle down and salvage a respectable final stat line. He also helped his own cause with his third long ball of the season, touching up Clayton Kershaw with a second-inning solo shot. Greinke is putting in another solid campaign in his age-35 season, as he's sporting a 3.08 ERA, a 0.95 WHIP and a 93:15 K:BB over 108 innings.

Gray (8-5) got the win against the Giants on Monday, giving up four hits over six scoreless innings, striking out six and walking two in a 2-0 victory for the Rockies.

Gray was sharp for a second straight start in blanking the Giants, as he's now given up just one earned run and struck out 10 batters over his last 12 innings. The right-hander has dropped his ERA from 4.38 to 3.92 over that span, to go along with a 1.35 WHIP and a solid 103:38 K:BB over 96.1 innings. He'll draw a tough matchup for his next trip to the mound, which will pit him against the Dodgers at Coors Field on Saturday.

Eflin (7-7) picked up the win Monday, surrendering six runs on 11 hits -- including three home runs -- and a walk over five innings while striking out four in a 13-7 victory over the Mets.

The two teams combined for eight homers, but all four of the Mets' blasts came with the bases empty, allowing Eflin to minimize the damage and leave with an 8-6 lead after 82 pitches (58 strikes). The right-hander will take a 3.26 ERA and 77:23 K:BB through 91 innings into his next start Saturday in Miami.

Teheran (5-6) gave up seven runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out two through four innings to take the loss against the Cubs on Monday.

Teheran gave up two runs through four innings before allowing all six of the batters he faced to reach base in a disastrous fifth inning. The right-hander has allowed 13 earned runs with a 5:6 K:BB in his last two starts. Teheran has a 5-6 record with a 3.94 ERA through 17 outings this season. Teheran will try to turn it around in his next start Saturday against the Mets at Citi Field.

Matz (5-6) took the loss Monday as the Mets fell 13-7 to the Phillies, coughing up seven runs on 10 hits -- including three home runs -- and three walks over 4.1 innings while striking out one.

The two teams combined for eight long balls on the night, with Matz getting taken deep twice in the first inning and again in the fifth. Homers have been a major issue for the southpaw this season, and he now carries a career-worst 2.1 HR/9 to go along with his 4.85 ERA. He'll try to turn things around Sunday in a home start against Atlanta.

Syndergaard (hamstring) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with short-season Brooklyn on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Syndergaard has been on the injured list since June 16 with a right hamstring strain, though his stay on the shelf was never expected to be a lengthy one. The hope is that Syndergaard will be ready to return after just one rehab start, which would put him on track to rejoin New York's rotation as early as Sunday against the Braves.

Manager Dave Roberts said Gonsolin will start Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Gonsolin is set to make his big-league debut after notching a 2.77 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 31:13 K:BB in eight starts (26 innings) with Triple-A Oklahoma City. It remains to be seen whether the 25-year-old flamethrower will stick in the rotation beyond Wednesday's start. The Dodgers will need to clear a 40-man spot for Gonsolin prior to selecting his contract from Triple-A.

Stripling will start Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

As expected, Stripling is set to enter the rotation in place of the injured Rich Hill, who is facing an extended absence due to a flexor tendon strain. The 29-year-old Stripling has performed well as a starter this season, compiling a 2.65 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 32:10 K:BB in 34 innings (six starts).

Hendricks (shoulder) threw lightly off a mound Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

This is an encouraging step for Hendricks, who threw 15 pitches in what was his first mound session since landing on the injured list with a shoulder impingement. Per Wittenmyer, the right-hander is expected to progress to a full bullpen session later in the week. Hendricks is hoping to return sometime around the All-Star break.