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Megill pitched 5.2 innings against Atlanta in the second game of a doubleheader Monday, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four batters. He did not factor in the decision.

Megill got through five frames without yielding a run and carried a 2-0 lead into the sixth inning. However, he got into trouble in that frame by allowing a leadoff double and two walks to find himself in a bases-loaded, two-out jam. Eddie Rosario tagged the right-hander for a bases-clearing double, wiping out his lead and ending his outing on a sour note. Megill won his first three starts of the season but hasn't picked up a victory since. Over his past three outings, he's recorded a 6.14 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and unpalatable 10:8 K:BB over 14.2 frames.

Strider improved to 4-0 with a win over the Mets in the first game of a doubleheader Monday. He pitched five innings, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out eight batters.

Atlanta staked Strider to a 6-1 lead after two innings, but he served up a three-run homer to Pete Alonso in the following frame that brought the score much closer. To his credit, Strider bounced back by retiring the final nine batters he faced, allowing him to hang around just long enough to pick up his fourth win. The right-hander walked three but tossed 74 of his 107 pitches for a strike, and he did his usual standout work missing bats by notching 15 swings-and-misses. The four earned runs Strider allowed were a season high while the eight strikeouts were a season low, which speaks to how well he has pitched as a whole through six starts.

Gonsolin allowed three runs on five hits and two walks over 4.2 innings during Monday's 13-4 win over the Phillies. He struck out three and didn't factor in the decision.

After throwing 65 pitches in his season debut, Gonsolin got up to 80 in his second outing, including 52 strikes (nine whiffs). He worked through three shutout frames before serving up a solo homer to Kyle Schwarber. Gonsolin was then charged with two more runs in the fifth inning. The 28-year-old has registered a 3.38 ERA with a 4:5 K:BB through eight innings in his two starts. Gonsolin is projected to take the mound in San Diego this weekend, where he should be able to handle a full workload.

Walker dropped to 2-2 after yielding eight runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out six over 3.1 innings in Monday's 13-4 loss to the Dodgers.

For the second straight start, Walker had some home run trouble, as the long ball accounted for five of the eight runs against him Monday. He allowed one in each of the first three frames, including David Peralta's three-run shot in the second inning. Walker saw his ERA soar to 6.91 with a 29:17 K:BB through 28.2 innings this season. On the bright side, he generated a season-high 11 whiffs, with eight coming on the splitter. Walker is projected to face the Red Sox at home this weekend.

Snell improved to 1-4 after allowing three runs on eight hits over six innings while striking out seven in Monday's 8-3 victory over the Reds.

Snell coughed up a two-run double to Stuart Fairchild in the third inning followed by Nick Senzel's solo shot in the fourth. It was the fifth straight game in which Snell has given up at least one home run, but it was his first game of the season issuing zero free passes. The 30-year-old lefty forced 17 whiffs, his highest total since recording 19 in his season debut. He picked up his first win and lowered his season ERA to 5.28 alongside a 33:18 K:BB through 29 frames. Snell is currently lined up to face the Dodgers at home this weekend.

Garcia is scheduled to undergo an MRI after leaving his start Monday against the Giants in the first inning with a right elbow injury, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Garcia's latest outing lasted only eight pitches, as he was in obvious discomfort early on before he was pulled from the contest. The team should have more information to share on the severity of the injury once his MRI results come in.

Urquidy's MRI on Monday revealed inflammation in his right shoulder, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Astros placed Urquidy on the 15-day injured list earlier in the day after he left Sunday's start early with right shoulder discomfort. Manager Dusty Baker stated Monday that the right-hander will be shut down from throwing for "a while," per Lerner. A timetable for Urquidy's return has yet to be established, though it sounds as though he'll need longer than the 15-day minimum.

Garcia left Monday's start against the Giants due to right elbow discomfort after throwing eight pitches, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Garcia was unable to record an out before the training staff was sent out to the mound. The extent of the injury is unclear at this time, though he's likely headed for further evaluation. Brandon Bielak replaced Garcia and will likely be asked to eat up at least a few innings.

Miller will join the Seattle rotation upon being promoted from Double-A Arkansas and is scheduled to make his first start Tuesday in Oakland, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

With Robbie Ray (elbow) done for the season and Easton McGee going on the injured list with a forearm strain after one turn as the Mariners' No. 5 starter, Seattle will turn to the 24-year-old Miller to fill the opening in the rotation. The right-hander is considered the best pitching prospect in the Mariners system, and he's coming off a start for Arkansas in which he allowed just one hit and one run while striking out five over five innings. Because of his inexperience, Miller's performance may have some volatility, but there's plenty of reward that comes with the risk he carries.

Houston recalled Bielak from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Bielak is the reinforcement for the Astros after Houston placed Jose Urquidy on the 15-day injured list with shoulder discomfort. The right-hander has worked as both a starter and reliever in the minors and majors, but he likely will be a multi-inning bullpen option for Houston while he's on the roster.