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Freeland (shoulder) completed a 40-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Freeland has been sidelined since July 9 while dealing with a dislocated shoulder. He's hoping to let the injury heal naturally, and he took his first step back toward a return during an "aggressive" throwing session. The Rockies haven't provided a clear timeline for his return, though the fact that Freeland is throwing an extended bullpen session bodes well for his chances of being ready to go when first eligible to come off the 15-day injured list July 26.

Hendricks allowed a run on five hits and struck out five without walking a batter over six innings while taking a no-decision in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Nationals.

Hendricks turned in a quality start Wednesday after getting tagged for nine runs on 18 hits over 10.1 innings across his previous two outings. While his winless skid reached five starts, he's walked just one batter over that span. The right-hander has a 3.38 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 42:10 K:BB through 64 innings over 11 starts this season. Hendricks is tentatively lined up for a road start versus the White Sox next week.

Williams allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks with one strikeout over five innings in a no-decision in Wednesday's 8-3 loss to the Cubs.

Williams has allowed nine or more baserunners in five of his last nine starts. He was able to get away with it for the most part Wednesday, though the one strikeout matched his season low. The right-hander is now at a 4.38 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 74:33 K:BB through 98.2 innings over 20 starts this season. He's projected for a home start versus the Rockies next week.

Gomber (8-8) took the loss Wednesday, allowing four runs on eight hits over six innings in a 4-1 loss to the Astros. He struck out five.

The loss snapped a four-start winning streak for Gomber, who hadn't allowed more than two earned runs in that span. The 29-year-old southpaw now sports a 6.18 ERA with a 1.47 WHIP and 68:30 K:BB across 20 starts (102 innings) this season. Gomber will look to get back in the win column in his next outing, currently scheduled for a road matchup with the Nationals early next week.

Fried (forearm) is slated to pitch five innings in his next rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Gwinnett, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

If he reaches that goal and all goes smoothly, Fried could return to Atlanta's starting rotation next week in Boston. Sidelined since early May because of a left forearm strain, the 29-year-old southpaw has worked 4.1 scoreless innings with four strikeouts through his first two rehab outings.

Alcantara (3-9) took the loss Wednesday, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks over six innings against the Cardinals. He struck out seven.

The Cardinals tagged Alcantara for four runs in the first inning, highlighted by a Nolan Gorman three-run homer. Alcantara was able to settle down and hold St. Louis off the board over his final five frames, but Miami couldn't overcome the early deficit. The 27-year-old right-hander had shown some improvement recently, delivering quality starts in three of his previous four outings. Still, it's been a disappointing campaign overall for Alcantara. His ERA is up to 4.70 with a 1.28 WHIP and 106:36 K:BB through 20 starts (126.1 innings). Alcantara's currently slated for another tough matchup against the Rays in his next start.

Cincinnati recalled Stoudt from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Stoudt has been lit up for 11 earned runs in 10 innings of work this season at the major-league level, but he'll get another look in a long-relief role. Daniel Duarte was optioned out in a corresponding move.

Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Soroka will likely start Friday's series opener at Milwaukee, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Soroka was pressed into emergency relief duty this past Sunday when Kolby Allard was forced from his start due to left shoulder nerve inflammation. Allard is now on the 60-day injured list and the NL East leaders are still deciding how to cover his spot Saturday versus the Brewers. Soroka has posted a rough 5.40 ERA and 1.50 WHIP through 23.1 major-league innings this year, but he seems to be secure in a regular rotation role for the time being.

Wright (shoulder) is not expected to be an option for Atlanta until early September, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Sometime in August had been viewed as a rough timetable for the right-hander, but it's going to be a bit longer than that. Wright hasn't had a setback, but the club just wants to be extra cautious as he works his way back from a right shoulder strain. Wright is expected to begin throwing shortened bullpen sessions early next week and then regular bullpen sessions by the end of next week.

Arizona placed Davies on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with lower-back inflammation.

Davies struggled mightily in his last start Tuesday at Atlanta, surrendering nine earned runs on eight hits and three walks over 3.2 innings while recording only one strikeout. He'll be sidelined until at least early August and is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday to determine the full extent of the lower-back issue.