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Fried (forearm) threw live batting practice Friday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

It was his first time facing live hitters since he landed on the injured list in early May with a forearm strain. Fried could soon embark on a minor-league rehab assignment and looks poised to return to Atlanta's starting rotation later in July.

Soroka was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett ahead of his scheduled start Friday at Truist Park against the visiting Marlins.

Soroka started two games for Atlanta earlier this year, but those were both on the road. Friday's outing will be his first at home in nearly three years. The right-hander is a tough pitcher to evaluate for fantasy purposes given all the time he's missed due to injuries, but he had posted an encouraging 1.42 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 19 innings (three starts) at Gwinnett since his June 5 demotion.

The Cardinals placed Woodford on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right shoulder strain.

Woodford was lit up for four runs across 2.1 innings during Thursday's game against Houston, and he's now on the IL with a shoulder strain for the second time this season. He holds a 5.67 ERA and 1.69 WHIP on the season and will be eligible to return shortly after the All-Star break. James Naile was recalled from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move.

Lodolo (lower leg) will begin a rehab program in Arizona on Monday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

An MRI taken Wednesday was encouraging, and he's been cleared to take off his walking boot in the next few days. There isn't much clarity regarding his return date, but Lodolo isn't expected back until at least August. The 25-year-old lefty held a 6.29 ERA and 1.75 WHIP through 34.1 innings before being shut down due to a stress reaction in his left tibia.

Lively (pectoral) could return from the injured list and make a start before the All-Star break, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Lively landed on the injured list Saturday (retroactive to June 21) with a right pectoral strain, though he doesn't appear to be facing an extended absence. Lively holds a 4.11 ERA and 1.26 WHIP through 46 innings this season and is eligible to return July 6 -- four days before the All-Star break.

The Nationals placed Corbin on the bereavement list Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Corbin just pitched Wednesday against the Mariners and will presumably be back by his next scheduled turn in the rotation. The 33-year-old lefty has a 5-9 record with a 4.84 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 66:29 K:BB in 96.2 innings (17 starts) this season.

Soroka will be called up from Triple-A Gwinnett and start Friday versus the Marlins, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Soroka will make his return to the big leagues after he was sent down June 5. The 25-year-old right-hander produced a 1.42 ERA and 0.79 WHIP with 18 strikeouts over 19 innings in three starts with Gwinnett since being optioned, but he had far less success in his two major-league starts this year, allowing nine runs on six walks and 12 hits -- including three homers -- while striking out five over 9.2 innings. Soroka will need sharper command to stick in the Atlanta rotation, even against a Miami team that ranks in the bottom third of the league in both walks and homers on the season.

Stroman (finger) will start Saturday versus the Guardians, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Stroman will be able to make his next start on regular rest after he exited his last outing Sunday versus the Cardinals with a blister on his right index finger. The 32-year-old saw his streak of seven straight quality starts get snapped against St. Louis, as he gave up six runs (three earned) on eight hits and a walk while striking out two over 3.1 frames, so he'll look to get back on track against Cleveland. On the season, Stroman has been incredibly effective, posting a 2.47 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 85 punchouts over 102 innings in 17 starts, including a complete game shutout.

Pfaadt (0-3) took the loss Thursday, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks over two-plus innings against the Rays. He struck out three.

Recalled to make his first start since May 26, Pfaadt struggled against a powerful Tampa Bay offense, surrendering five of his runs in the third inning without recording an out. The rookie right-hander now has an unsightly 9.82 ERA and 1.87 WHIP with a 21:10 K:BB through six big-league starts (25.2 innings). Pfaadt had shown promise at the Triple-A level, but he doesn't appear ready to face major-league lineups yet.

Kelly (calf) played catch out to 90 feet Wednesday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Kelly, who was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right calf, said Thursday the swelling had subsided "a little bit" and that he feels he's trending in the right direction. The right-hander is expected to undergo a follow-up ultrasound early next week. It's unclear when Kelly will be able to return to the mound.