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Morton (1-1) gave up three runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks across five innings during Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Padres. He took the loss and struck out six.

The veteran right-hander worked around two singles and two walks to start off with two scoreless frames, but the Friars struck for three runs between the third and fourth innings. Morton has allowed 15 hits and five walks through his first two starts of the season, though he's limited the damage to three runs in each outing for a 4.35 ERA. He lines up to have a favorable matchup against the Royals in next weekend's series.

Wacha (2-0) struck out 10 over six scoreless innings to earn the victory Saturday in Atlanta. He allowed two hits and one walk.

The right-hander threw 61 of his 95 pitches for strikes and generated 16 whiffs, with just one runner moving beyond first base. Wacha struck out only two batters during his season debut last weekend, but he showed off his swing-and-miss stuff Saturday. Through two starts with the Padres, Wacha has 3.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB across 12 innings.

The Diamondbacks announced that Davies left Saturday's game against the Dodgers with a strained left oblique.

Davies looked to be in immediate pain after throwing a pitch in the fifth inning. The right-hander will all but assuredly be placed on the injured list, and the question now will be how long Davies will miss and who will replace him in the rotation. It's worth noting that Brandon Pfaadt started for Triple-A Reno on Saturday, so he could be the natural replacement.

Davies left Saturday's start against the Dodgers with an apparent injury, Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Davies left with a trainer immediately after throwing a pitch in the fifth inning. Prior to the exit, he allowed five runs in 4.1 innings with four walks and three strikeouts. Kyle Nelson replaced Davies after the injury.

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.