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  • Slated to start Sunday
    Liberatore will start Sunday's game against the Red Sox in St. Louis.

    Advice: Liberatore will start for the third time in four appearances, filling the rotation spot that remains open while Steven Matz (back) is on the injured list. Though the Cardinals will keep Liberatore in a starting role for now, he likely won't have an especially long leash if he struggles Sunday. In both of his other two starts this season, Liberatore has compiled a 6.43 ERA and 1.43 WHIP across seven innings. Rotowire.com 42 minutes ago
     
  • Graham Ashcraft gives up three runs in loss to Dodgers
    Graham Ashcraft allowed three runs over five innings on Saturday in a loss to the Dodgers.

    Advice: Ashcraft did his part in this one, managing to keep Los Angeles’ star-studded lineup in the yard, but didn’t get any run support at all from Cincinnati’s red-hot offense. He struck out five and also handed out three free passes. The 26-year-old righty will bring a serviceable 4.25 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 40/18 K/BB ratio across 48 2/3 innings (10 starts) into a rematch against the Dodgers on Friday at Great American Ball Park. Rotoworld Today, 3:37 am
     
  • Still waiting on rehab assignment
    Garcia (elbow) threw 20 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Garcia has been throwing bullpen sessions since April but is purposefully being brought along slowly by the Astros. He'll require a lengthy rehab stint and will remain sidelined until at least halfway through the regular season. Rotowire.com Today, 12:19 am
    Luis GarciaHOU - SP
    11:10 am vs MIL
    New Player Note
    IL60
     
  • Completes four innings
    Urquidy (forearm) threw 59 pitches and completed four innings in a rehab appearance with Double-A Corpus Christi on Saturday.

    Advice: Urquidy was scheduled to complete four innings in the rehab appearance, he had a successful outing. He threw 38 of his pitches for strikes and reached 93 mph with his fastball. Urquidy could require one more rehab appearance, but he's expected to be activated from the injured list by late May. Rotowire.com Today, 12:15 am
    José UrquidyHOU - SP,RP
    11:10 am vs MIL
    New Player Note
    IL15
     
  • Steady versus Rangers
    Sandoval allowed a run on three hits and three walks while striking out five over six innings in a no-decision versus the Rangers on Saturday.

    Advice: Sandoval walked multiple batters for just the second time in his last five outings. He was able to limit the damage to an Adolis Garcia solo home run in the sixth inning Saturday, earning his second quality start of 2024. Sandoval has had plenty of ups and downs this year, pitching to a 4.59 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 53:20 K:BB across 51 innings over 10 starts. The southpaw's next start is projected to be at home versus the Guardians. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:54 pm
     
  • Quality start Saturday
    Urena allowed a run on four hits and a walk while striking out three over six innings in a no-decision versus the Angels on Saturday.

    Advice: Urena has allowed five runs (four earned) over 17.2 innings across his three starts, though he has just one win to show for it in that span. The lone run on his ledger Saturday came from a Taylor Ward solo home run. Urena now has a 3.29 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 24:13 K:BB over 38.1 innings across 13 appearances (three starts) this season. Dane Dunning (shoulder) and Nathan Eovaldi (groin) both resumed mound work this week as part of their injury rehab, so Urena seems likely to get another start, tentatively projected to be a tough road outing in Philadelphia. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:47 pm
     
  • Falls just short of five frames
    Wilson allowed two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out three batters over 4.2 innings in a no-decision against Houston on Saturday.

    Advice: Wilson was given a 4-1 lead going into the bottom of the fifth inning, but he was pulled after giving up a one-out solo homer to Jake Meyers and a two-out single to Jose Altuve. The hook eliminated the right-hander's chance to qualify for the win, and it marked the second straight outing in which he's failed to go five frames. Still, Wilson has given up a tolerable four runs across 8.2 innings during those two contests, and he's recorded a 2.79 ERA across 38.2 innings on the season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:30 pm
     
  • Pitches well in no-decision
    Mikolas allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out four over five innings in a no-decision versus the Red Sox on Saturday.

    Advice: Mikolas threw just 79 pitches (54 strikes), so it's possible manager Oliver Marmol didn't want the right-hander to go through the order a third time in a close game. The lone run on Mikolas' line was a solo home run by Rafael Devers in the fourth inning. Mikolas has allowed three runs or fewer in six of his outings this season, but he's given up five or more runs in his other four starts. He's at a 5.77 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 39:11 K:BB through 53 innings overall. The veteran is projected for a home start versus the rival Cubs his next time out. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:29 pm
     
  • Bullpen session on tap
    Boyle (back) is slated to throw a "two-up" bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: The right-hander will take an important step in his recovery with the session, which will see Boyle participate in separate throwing sessions with rest periods in between. If Boyle proves capable of tolerating the activity well, he could potentially be activated when first eligible Tuesday. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:22 pm