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Taillon (groin) played catch again Wednesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Taillon already has multiple flat-ground throwing sessions under his belt and could perhaps soon advance to mound work. He landed on the 15-day injured list April 20 due to what's being called a mild-to-moderate left groin strain. If all continues to go well, the 31-year-old right-hander should be ready to rejoin the Cubs' rotation in the early part of May.

The Dodgers reinstated Gonsolin (ankle) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday in Pittsburgh.

After missing the first four weeks of the season due to a left ankle sprain, Gonsolin has been officially cleared to make his 2023 debut. He made only one minor-league rehab start in which he covered just three innings, so Gonsolin may not work deep enough into Wednesday's contest to factor into a decision. Once he gets fully stretched out, however, the 28-year-old should make for an excellent fantasy option coming off his breakout 2022 campaign. Gonsolin went 16-1 with a 2.14 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in 130.1 innings for the Dodgers last season.

Marquez exited Wednesday's start in Cleveland with an apparent right arm injury, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

After spending the minimum amount of time on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm inflammation, Marquez was activated ahead of Wednesday's contest, but he recorded just 11 outs, struck out four and surrendered three runs before succumbing to another arm injury. The Rockies should provide another update on Marquez's condition after the game, including information on whether his injury is related to the previous forearm strain. Colorado has off days coming up Thursday and Monday, so if Marquez's arm injury is minor enough to avoid a return trip to the IL, he could remain on the active roster and get pushed to the back of the rotation.

Wainwright (groin) allowed three runs on seven hits and one walk over 4.1 innings in Tuesday's rehab start with Double-A Springfield, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Wainwright struck out just one on the night. The veteran right-hander has now allowed five runs on 11 hits with a 4:1 K:BB over 7.1 innings over his two rehab outings. Woo says the Cardinals are still deciding whether to give him a third rehab start or re-insert him into the rotation. If Wainwright does make his next start with the big club, it could come as soon as Sunday in Los Angeles versus the Dodgers.

The Rockies reinstated Marquez (forearm) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Guardians.

Marquez will make his return to the mound after spending the minimum 15 days on the IL after straining his right forearm. Considering the fact that he didn't make any rehab starts and instead is stepping right back into big-league competition, it's likely that he won't have a complete workload Wednesday. To make room for Marquez on the major-league roster, Jose Urena was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Oviedo didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 8-7 loss to the Dodgers, giving up five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out four.

The right-hander saw his quality start streak end at three, but Oviedo still exited the game in line for his third win of the season, only to see Colin Holderman serve up a game-winning blast to Chris Taylor in the eighth inning. Oviedo will take a 3.03 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 29:10 K:BB through 29.2 innings into his next outing, likely to come this weekend on the road against the Nationals.

Syndergaard didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Pirates, coughing up seven runs on nine hits over four innings. He struck out two without walking a batter.

It was the worst performance of the season for the veteran right-hander, who managed to generate only seven swinging strikes in 80 pitches, but a late comeback by the Dodgers got Syndergaard off the hook for a potential fourth straight loss. He's now served up five homers in 26 innings, fueling a 6.58 ERA, and his 21:4 K:BB and career-low 92.2 mph average fastball are reminders that his pre-injury form almost certainly isn't coming back. Syndergaard will look to get back on track in his next start, likely to come at home this weekend against the Cardinals.

Feltner (2-2) picked up the win in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over the Guardians. allowing one unearned run on five hits over six innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.

The right-hander didn't give up an earned run for the second straight outing while recording his first quality start of the season. Feltner also didn't issue a free pass for the first time in five starts as he fired 60 of 82 pitches for strikes. Despite the strong recent performances, he still carries a 4.68 ERA and 1.48 WHIP, and that's with four of his five starts so far coming on the road. Feltner's next turn in the rotation lines up for a Coors Field start next week against the Brewers.

Woodford allowed two runs on five hits and a walk over 5.1 innings in Tuesday's no-decision against the Giants. He struck out four.

The Giants scrapped out a run against Woodford in the second inning after Thairo Estrada singled, stole second base and wound up scoring on a throwing error. Woodford would later surrender a solo home run to Mike Yastrzemski in the fourth and then retired the final seven batters he faced before being lifted in sixth. The 26-year-old has been a serviceable rotation member for the Cardinals outside of his first start of the year. He now sits at a 5.47 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB over 24.2 innings. He's tentatively lined up to face the Dodgers in Los Angeles over the weekend.

Nelson (1-1) was handed his first loss of the season Tuesday against the Royals, allowing four runs on 11 hits while striking out three over five innings.

Nelson gave up a season-high 11 hits but was able to keep the ball in the yard after allowing at least one home run in three of his past four starts. The Royals got on the board in the first, fourth and fifth innings with RBI singles and scored their fourth run against Nelson on a sacrifice fly. A positive for the 25-year-old is that he didn't issue a walk after he exhibited command issues his last time on the mound. Nelson has yet to show great consistency in the early going and will carry a 5.33 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB over 27 innings into his next start.