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Floro (2-1) earned the win Wednesday against the Giants, firing two perfect innings during which he recorded one strikeout.

Floro replaced Rich Hill in the second inning after he exited early with left forearm discomfort. The 28-year-old kept the Giants at bay while getting plenty of run support from his hot-hitting offense. Through 27 appearances this season, Floro owns a 2.77 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 20:4 K:BB.

Pomeranz (2-7) lasted just 4.1 innings to take the loss Thursday against the Dodgers, allowing seven runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out four.

The Dodgers got to Pomeranz right away with a three-run homer from Chris Taylor in the first inning. Overall, Pomeranz surrendered three home runs, including two to Taylor and another to Kyle Garlick while yielding a season-worst tying nine hits. The southpaw has pitched past the fifth inning just once over 13 starts this season. He'll carry a 7.09 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 59:26 K:BB into a tough matchup against the Rockies on Monday.

Ponce de Leon allowed one walk and two hits while striking out six through six scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Marlins on Wednesday.

Ponce de Leon cruised through the Marlins, generating 10 swinging strikes on his way to a quality start. Ponce de Leon is certainly making a strong case to stay in the Cardinals rotation. The right-hander has a 1.20 ERA and a 9.6 K/9 through three starts this season.

Richards recorded eight strikeouts and gave up one run on four hits and three walks through 5.2 innings in a no-decision against the Cardinals on Wednesday.

RIchards didn't allow a hit until the fifth inning and seemed to be dominating until he unraveled in the sixth by allowing three hits and his only run. This was a nice rebound performance after allowing five runs in his last start. The 26-year old has a 3-7 record with a 3.54 ERA through 15 starts this season. Richards will make his next start Tuesday against the Nationals.

Collins was designated for assignment following Wednesday's win over the White Sox, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Collins pitched fairly well since being called up last week with one run allowed over three innings, but he gets bumped off the 40-man roster with Adbert Alzolay making his way to the majors. Collins is likely to return to Triple-A Iowa if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Voth was optioned to Triple-A Fresno following Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Voth was called up as the 26th man for the twin bill and was in play to potentially serve as a spot starter, but he ended up not appearing in either contest. The 26-year-old returns to Fresno, where he has a 4.40 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 68:15 K:BB over 61.1 innings.

Alzolay will be called up from Triple-A Iowa by the Cubs on Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Alzolay won't be starting Thursday's game -- Tyler Chatwood will take the mound -- but he could make his major-league debut in long relief with Chatwood not fully stretched out as a starter, per Rogers. The 24-year-old has a 3.09 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and impressive 46:6 K:BB through 32 innings at Iowa this season.

Strahm didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Brewers, allowing four runs on five hits and a walk over five innings while striking out two.

The southpaw didn't have his best stuff, managing only six swinging strikes among his 82 pitches (55 total strikes) and getting taken deep by Ryan Braun and Christian Yelich. Strahm will carry a 4.85 ERA and 62:16 K:BB through 68.2 innings into his next start Tuesday in Baltimore.

Kimbrel will pitch Friday with Triple-A Iowa, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Kimbrel struck out one across a scoreless inning during his first appearance with Triple-A Iowa earlier in the week. The reliever will likely make a couple more appearances with the minor-league club before joining the big-league roster.

Quijada was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans on Wednesday, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

Quijada will take the roster spot of Pablo Lopez (shoulder), who was placed on the injured list Wednesday. The 23-year-old southpaw has compiled a 2.25 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 4:5 K:BB in four innings (four appearances) for the Marlins this season.