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Garrett did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing no runs on one hit over three innings against Atlanta. He struck out three.

Garrett allowed just one hit in three innings against Atlanta before he was replaced following a rain delay. The left-handed Garrett has been solid early in the season -- he's 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 19:3 K:BB. However, he's yet to make it out of the fifth inning through four starts this year. Garrett should remain in the Marlins rotation while Trevor Rogers (biceps) and Johnny Cueto (biceps) are sidelined.

Wainwright (groin) will pitch in his third rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Memphis, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Wainwright has made two starts with St. Louis' minor-league affiliates and managed to complete 4.1 innings his last time out. In total, he's managed a 4:1 K:BB while allowing five earned runs across 7.1 frames in those two outings. His target is 90 pitches Sunday, meaning if all goes well he could step into the big-league rotation late next week.

Urias (3-3) took the loss Thursday, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.2 innings against the Pirates. He struck out five.

Urias was the latest victim of the Pirates' surprisingly potent offense, as he surrendered three runs in the first inning and three more in the fifth in a 6-2 defeat. After allowing just three runs in his first three outings, Urias has now lost his last three starts, giving up 13 runs over 14.1 innings. The home-run ball has been particularly problematic for Urias, as he's let up six homers during his current three-game losing streak. The 26-year-old left-hander has a 4.41 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 35:7 K:BB in 32.2 innings this season.

Keller (3-0) earned the win Thursday, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk over six innings against the Dodgers. He struck out 10.

Keller allowed a pair of runs in the first inning but managed to skirt further damage with a 10-strikeout performance, setting a new season high. The 27-year-old Keller now has five consecutive quality starts, lowering his ERA to 3.53 with a 1.21 WHIP and 40:12 K:BB over 35.2 innings. He'll look to keep his breakout season rolling in his next outing, tentatively scheduled for next week in Tampa Bay.

Carrasco (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

It was his first time throwing off a mound since he went on the injured list April 16 due to pain caused by a small bone chip in his right elbow. Carrasco received an injection April 19, which has apparently helped him get over the hump. He could return to the Mets' rotation in the early part of May if all continues to go well with his side work.

Walker (forearm) could make his next scheduled start after an encouraging visit with the Phillies' medical staff Thursday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

It was determined that an MRI was unnecessary after Walker was examined Thursday, and he then played catch without issue at Citizens Bank Park. He made an early exit from his start Wednesday against the Mariners due to right forearm tightness, but for now it would appear that the discomfort was only a minor scare. If he does indeed stay on his normal turn, Walker would face the Dodgers in Los Angeles next Monday.

Hendricks (shoulder) surrendered six earned runs on six hits and one walk over 1.2 innings Thursday in his rehab debut with Triple-A Iowa. He struck out three.

The only positive takeaways are that Hendricks got up to 54 pitches and made it through the outing without suffering a setback. He has room to improve from a results standpoint heading into his second rehab start next week. Almost fully recovered from a capsule tear in his right shoulder, the 33-year-old is expected to join the Cubs around the middle of May.

The Reds placed Ashcraft on the bereavement list Thursday.

Ashcraft pitched Wednesday's win over the Rangers and will presumably be back in time for his next turn in the Reds' rotation early next week in San Diego. The 25-year-old boasts a 2.10 ERA with 24 strikeouts through 30 innings (five starts) this season.

Darvish (hamstring) is listed as the Padres' probable starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Giants in Mexico City.

Darvish experienced right hamstring cramping in his most recent start April 23 in Arizona, but with the Padres having two days off this week, the right-hander was afforded some extra recovery time and appears to have recovered nicely. He takes a 1-2 record, 3.00 ERA and 1.13 WHIP into his fifth start of the season this weekend.

Butto is scheduled to start Sunday's game against Atlanta at Citi Field.

Butto will wind up getting two starts this week, as he previously took a loss to the Nationals on Tuesday while working 4.2 innings and giving up two runs on four hits and six walks. Through his two outings with the big club this season, Butto owns an ugly 3:10 K:BB in 9.2 innings, and the poor control he's displayed thus far makes it tough to rely on him as a streaming option against a potent Atlanta lineup. The Mets are set to return Max Scherzer from suspension next week and will likely get Justin Verlander (shoulder) back from the injured list as well, so expect Butto to be optioned back to Triple-A Syracuse following Sunday's start, regardless of how he performs.