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Morton (4-3) allowed four runs on six hits and three walks with eight strikeouts in five innings, earning the win over the Rockies on Sunday.

Morton had the most trouble with Brendan Rodgers, who had a two-run double and a run in the first inning and a solo home run in the fifth. This was Morton's third straight start with four runs allowed, and he hasn't gone past five innings in any of those games. For the season, the veteran right-hander owns a 5.63 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 54:25 K:BB in 54.1 innings across 11 starts. He's projected for an easier matchup at home versus the Pirates next weekend.

Urias registered a no-decision during Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Mets, allowing one run on three hits and three walks with four strikeouts in 5.1 innings.

Urias escaped a bases-loaded jam in the second inning and limited the damage to a Starling Marte solo shot in the third in going between five and six innings for the 10th time in 11 starts. Other than two poor outings, the 25-year-old has surrendered no more than three runs in any start, though a 4.51 FIP indicates a 2.78 ERA could increase. He's scheduled to pitch again next weekend against San Francisco.

Castillo (2-3) took the loss Sunday against Washington, allowing five runs (three earned) on six hits and four walks while striking out six in 6.1 innings.

Castillo gave up two runs in the first inning on two doubles and a walk. In the fourth, two unearned runs scored thanks to two errors in the field. The final run against Castillo scored with two outs in the sixth on a solo homer by Maikel Franco. The 29-year-old has allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his six starts this season. After a subpar 2021, the righty has a 3.55 ERA and 34:12 K:BB over 33 innings this season. His next start will likely be at the end of next week in St. Louis.

Williams didn't factor into the decision during Sunday's 5-4 win against the Dodgers, allowing two runs on six hits with five strikeouts in five innings.

Williams calmed down after surrendering a two-run Trea Turner home run in the first inning to keep Los Angeles off the board while excelling with five whiffs in five innings. The 30-year-old has now limited the damage to two runs or fewer in five of his last six appearances, dropping his ERA from 8.59 to 3.58. Williams is scheduled to pitch again next weekend against the Angels.

Corbin (2-8) earned the victory Sunday in Cincinnati, striking out five in six innings while allowing three runs on nine hits.

After a tumultuous first inning during which Corbin allowed three runs on five hits, he settled down and held the Reds' lineup scoreless over the next five frames. It was just the third time in 12 starts that the lefty pitched at least six innings and allowed three or fewer runs. For the season, he has a 6.71 ERA and 1.76 WHIP, and opponents are hitting .318 against him in a season during which the league batting average is .240. His next start will likely be next weekend against Milwaukee.

Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Kershaw's (pelvis) next start will be with the Dodgers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Kershaw made a rehab start at Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Sunday and allowed a run on three hits and a walk while striking out seven in four innings. He threw just 59 pitches during the start, so it's possible he's on a pitch count once he rejoins the Dodgers' rotation. It seems likely that Kershaw will be reinstated from the injured list to start June 12 on the road against the Giants.

Feltner was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.

Feltner's record dropped to 1-2 following Sunday's start against Atlanta, as he allowed six runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out three in three innings. However, the right-hander posted a 2.25 ERA and 0.83 WHIP over 12 innings in his two starts prior to Sunday's outing, so he should still be in the mix to start next week when the Rockies need a sixth starter during Saturday's doubleheader in San Diego.

Lauer allowed three runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out four in six innings in Sunday's loss to the Padres. He didn't factor in the decision.

Lauer turned in a quality start after lasting just four innings in his last outing Tuesday. He left Sunday's game in line for the loss after a sloppy fifth inning, but the Brewers were able to force extra innings to get him off the hook. This was his sixth quality start of the year. Lauer has a 2.38 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 65:17 K:BB across 56.2 innings in 10 starts. He lines up for a road start versus the Nationals next weekend.

Clevinger (triceps) allowed a run on one hit and two walks with five strikeouts in three innings in a no-decision versus the Brewers on Sunday.

Clevinger was eased back into action, throwing 60 pitches (36 strikes) in his first start since May 17. He allowed a leadoff homer to Kolten Wong in the first inning and nothing more before Nick Martinez delivered four frames of relief pitching. Clevinger has managed a 3.18 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB in 17 innings across four starts this year after missing all of 2021 to Tommy John recovery. The right-hander should see a slightly lighter workload with the Padres likely to roll a six-man rotation after the breakout of MacKenzie Gore. Clevinger is expected to make his next start at home versus the Rockies next week.

Strasburg (neck) will throw a bullpen session Monday, which would likely put him in line to start Thursday against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Strasburg threw six scoreless innings during a rehab start at Triple-A Rochester on Friday and appears to be on track to rejoin the Nationals' rotation this week. Washington hasn't yet announced a starter for Thursday's matchup in Miami, but the right-hander will likely take the mound as long as he feels good following Monday's bullpen.