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Rogers (0-2) took the loss Saturday, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks over 4.2 innings in a 5-2 loss to the Mets. He struck out five.

Rogers walked in a run in the first, but settled down nicely over the next four frames. Unfortunately for the southpaw, he received no run support, and Pete Alonso's two-run home run in the fifth cemented his second loss of the season. Rogers will take a 6.00 ERA into his next start, which is scheduled for next weekend's series against the Diamondbacks.

Senga (2-0) earned the win Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over six innings in a 5-2 victory over the Marlins. He struck out six.

Senga fired five shutout frames before allowing a solo home run to Jazz Chisholm in the sixth. It's another strong outing for the 30-year-old, as it lowers his ERA to 1.59 with 14 strikeouts and six walks over 11.1 innings. Senga needs to do a better job of limiting the self-inflicted damage, but it's readily apparent he has the stuff to be a strong fantasy option for the remainder of 2023.

Falter did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on four hits over five innings against the Reds. He struck out two and did not issue a walk.

The Reds made a lot of loud contact against Falter, but they came away with nothing to show for it outside of Spencer Steer's first-inning home run. He won't always be so lucky on balls in play, but Falter has now gone two starts without a walk to begin the season, showcasing even better control than he displayed in 2022. Falter lines up to face these same Reds again next week, this time in Cincinnati.

Lodolo did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing three hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings against the Phillies. He struck out 12.

The bullpen squandered the lead in the ninth, but Lodolo was at his most dominant yet as a big leaguer. He set the tone early, striking out the side in the first inning, and finished with 20 called strikes and 15 swinging strikes on 106 total pitches. Lodolo talked after his first start about how his changeup was coming along, and it's looking like a real weapon for him to complement his fastball and stellar curveball. The lefty has a 1.50 ERA and 21:4 K:BB through two starts (12 innings).

Houser (groin) threw a bullpen session Saturday and will head to Triple-A Nashville to being a rehab assignment, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

As expected, Houser will work as a multi-inning reliever on the rehab assignment, which is the role he'll fill when he's with the Brewers. The right-hander is expected to need a few weeks of appearances before he's back with the Milwaukee pitching staff.

Painter (elbow) was placed on Double-A Reading's 60-day injured list Thursday.

The transaction isn't much of a surprise after the 19-year-old was shut down for a month in March due to a sprained UCL in his right elbow. Painter is expected start up a throwing program next week, and it'll be a while before he approaches game action.

Overton will start Sunday's game against the Phillies, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The 29-year-old lined up to start Monday in Atlanta, but the Reds opted to flip Overton's and Graham Ashcraft's spots in the rotation. Overton struggled in his season debut against the Cubs on April 3, giving up five runs on eight hits with five strikeouts and a walk over four innings.

Ashcraft won't start Sunday at Philadelphia as previously scheduled and will instead pitch Monday in Atlanta, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

There doesn't appear to be an injury situation, but Ashcraft will still receive an extra day of rest between starts. Connor Overton, who was originally slated to pitch Monday, will move up a day to start Sunday's series finale with the Phillies.

Shuster was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

The 24-year-old surrendered four runs across four innings and issued four walks Friday against the Padres, and it's not a surprise he's returning to the minors with Kyle Wright (shoulder) nearing his return from the injured list. Shuster's big-league career hasn't gotten off to a great start with an 8.31 ERA, 2.42 WHIP and 5:9 K:BB through two outings.

Kershaw (1-1) took the loss Friday while allowing four runs in six innings on seven hits with two walks and four strikeouts against the Diamondbacks.

Kershaw gave up a run in the first and third and then allowed two homers in the sixth. The southpaw threw 58 of 91 pitches for strikes in a so-so effort at best. Kershaw will take a 3.75 ERA into a start that's scheduled for next week in San Francisco.