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Garrett (1-2) allowed three runs on five hits and two walks with no strikeouts across four innings, taking the loss Saturday versus the Mets.

Garrett wasn't bad in this one, but he wasn't great either. He threw 44 of his 75 pitches for strikes, and the big mistake on his ledger was a two-run home run to Francisco Lindor in the third inning. With a 4.85 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 10:4 K:BB across 13 innings in three starts, Garrett's been a reasonable back-end starter for the Marlins. He's projected for a home start versus the Rockies next week, though he could be moved into a rematch with the Mets if the Marlins add a spot starter since their next day off is June 30.

Walker (5-2) allowed a run on two hits and a walk with nine strikeouts in 6.2 innings to earn the win Saturday over the Marlins.

Walker limited the damage to an Avisail Garcia RBI double in the seventh inning. With the strong outing Saturday, Walker has quality starts in consecutive appearances for the first time this year. He's now at a 2.88 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 44:17 K:BB through 59.1 innings across 11 starts overall. He's projected for a rematch with the Marlins in Miami next week.

Marquez didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 5-4 victory over San Diego, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks with seven strikeouts in five innings.

Marquez started strong Saturday -- permitting one run in the first four innings -- but surrendered three in the fifth to fall in line for the loss until Colorado rallied in the bottom of the inning. Despite possessing a high 6.16 ERA, Marquez owns a significantly better 4.94 FIP and 3.83 xFIP while striking out at least six batters in each of his last three starts, all Colorado wins. The 27-year-old will need to do a better job of preventing baserunners, as his 1.55 WHIP would be a career high; however, he's trending in the right direction and projects to start again versus Minnesota next weekend.

Woodruff (Raynaud's syndrome) struck out seven of the eight batters he retired in 2.2 innings for Triple-A Nashville on Saturday. He threw 51 pitches (37 strikes).

Woodruff is expected to fly to Wisconsin on Sunday and then make one more rehab start for High-A Wisconsin before joining the rotation. If this schedule holds, he could return around June 29 in Tampa Bay.

Steele (2-5) gave up two earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three in five innings en route to the win Saturday against Atlanta.

He did the bare minimum from an innings standpoint and wasn't overly dominant, generating just six whiffs all game, but Steele registered his second win of the season. As things stand, he lines up to bring his four-seamer/slider combination to the mound next week in Pittsburgh.

Wright (7-4) gave up five earned runs on 11 hits and one walk while striking out eight in six innings Saturday against the Cubs. He took the loss.

The wind wasn't blowing significantly out in this one, and indeed, Wright didn't give up a home run, but the 11 hits allowed topped his previous season high of nine. Despite this shaky outing against an inferior opponent, Wright's season ERA still sits at 2.94. He tentatively lines up to start at home against the Giants next week.

Lodolo (back) struck out six batters in two innings during Saturday's rehab start against Triple-A Durham.

He was in complete control in this latest rehab outing. Lodolo is expected to need at least one more tuneup in the minors before returning to the big-league rotation. Considering the Reds aren't worried about the standings this year, they will probably be conservative with Lodolo's usage and the pace of his rehab, but he is talented enough to move the needle in fantasy once he is back in the majors.

May (elbow) threw 40 pitches during an up-down side session Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

May has progressed smoothly in his rehab over the last several months, and the next step in his recovery process will be to face live hitters. Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that the right-hander will have at least four throwing sessions against live hitters, and the team hopes that he'll be able to build up to four innings by the final session. As long as he fares well against live hitters in the coming weeks, May will likely begin a rehab assignment afterward.

Heaney (shoulder) will start Sunday's game against the Guardians, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Heaney has been on the injured list since April 20 due to left shoulder discomfort, but he'll return to the mound Sunday after he didn't have any issues during Friday's side session. The southpaw was dominant over his first two starts of the season, posting a 16:3 K:BB and 0.68 WHIP in 10.1 scoreless innings.

Clevinger allowed two runs on five hits and no walks while striking out two over two relief innings against Colorado on Friday.

Clevinger was activated from the COVID-19 injured list earlier in the day, and he came into the contest in the fifth inning after starter MacKenzie Gore was roughed up for eight runs in four-plus frames. Clevinger had his own struggles, yielding four straight hits that resulted in two runs to begin the sixth inning. This was the right-hander's first appearance on a big-league mound since June 15 and just his second outing over the past month. With Joe Musgrove landing on the COVID-19 IL on Friday, Clevinger will presumably be in line for a start against either Arizona or Philadelphia next week.