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Carrasco allowed three hits and two walks while striking out eight across five scoreless innings Saturday against Arizona. He did not factor into the decision.

Carrasco dominated the Diamondbacks throughout his effort, as he limited them to only one extra-base hit. He also generated 17 swinging strikes on only 82 total pitches. Carrasco has looked sharp through two outings this season, recording a 13:2 K:BB across 10.2 frames. He's currently projected to make his next start Thursday against San Francisco.

Suarez (1-0) earned the win Saturday against the Marlins after giving up two runs on six hits and three walks while fanning four across five innings.

Suarez lasted only 2.2 innings and tossed 63 pitches in the season opener, but he improved his efficiency in this one with 78 pitches (49 strikes) while ending just three outs shy of what would've been his first quality start of the campaign. Suarez posted a blistering 1.36 ERA through 106 innings last season, and while he has recorded a 5.87 ERA over his first two appearances in 2022, this was clearly a step in the right direction. His next scheduled start is tabbed for April 22 against the Brewers at home.

Rogers (0-2) allowed seven runs on four hits and four walks while striking out three across 1.2 innings to take the loss Saturday against the Phillies.

Rogers had an up-and-down performance in his season debut against the Giants on April 10, but he was absolutely woeful in this one and couldn't even escape the second inning. The southpaw posted an impressive 2.64 ERA through 25 starts last season, but things have not gone according to plan this season, as he owns a 12.15 ERA over his first 6.2 innings of work while posting a 6:5 K:BB.

Houser (0-2) took the loss against St. Louis on Saturday, pitching 5.2 innings and allowing one run on four hits and three walks while striking out four.

Despite some control issues -- he threw only 54 of 97 pitches for strikes -- Houser allowed only a fourth-inning run in the outing. He was lifted in the sixth with the Brewers trailing 1-0, and Milwaukee's offense was never able to catch up and take him off the hook for the loss. Houser holds a 2.89 ERA through two starts, but he is 0-2 and his peripherals -- including a 7:6 K:BB over 9.1 frames -- are less promising. He'll likely make his next start in Philadelphia next weekend.

Matz (1-1) earned the win over Milwaukee on Saturday, hurling 5.2 scoreless innings during which he allowed three hits and no walks while striking out six.

After surrendering seven earned runs over three innings in a disappointing season debut, Matz turned things around with 5.2 scoreless frames and his first win Saturday. He allowed only one extra-base hit and struck out six in the performance. Fantasy managers in leagues that count quality starts may be disappointed that he was removed from the contest one out shy of completing six frames, but it's worth noting that Matz battled a blister in his first start, so it's a net positive that he was able to throw 77 pitches without the issue reoccurring Saturday. Matz is tentatively slated to make his next start Friday at Cincinnati.

Greene (1-1) took the loss in Saturday's 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits with six strikeouts in 5.2 innings.

Greene went toe-to-toe with Julio Urias and the Dodgers through five innings but faltered in the sixth when he surrendered a two-run shot to Trea Turner. The electric 22-year-old has displayed significant upside with a combined 13 strikeouts in 10.2 innings pitched as he regularly tops 100 mph on the radar gun. Greene is currently slated to pitch next against the Cardinals on Friday.

Urias didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Reds, allowing one hit and one walk with five strikeouts in five scoreless innings.

In a solid rebound effort, Urias faced the minimum through four innings but was pulled with just 65 pitches and the score knotted at 0-0. This is the exact type of start Los Angeles is looking for from the 25-year-old, who will probably see his innings limited early on after tossing over 200 innings last season. He currently lines up to square off against the Padres on Friday.

Senzatela (1-0) got the win during Saturday's 9-6 victory over the Cubs, allowing one run on seven hits with two strikeouts in five innings.

Senzatela scattered seven hits to prevent any one big inning. It was an excellent rebound for Senzatela after he permitted four runs in 3.1 innings Sunday. He currently lines up to face Detroit on Friday.

Anderson (1-1) picked up the win Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and a walk over 5.2 innings in a 5-2 victory over the Padres. He struck out seven.

The right-hander's changeup gave San Diego batters fits, as Anderson got 11 swinging strikes on that pitch alone. After a rough first start of the season, the 23-year-old appears to be back on track, and Anderson will take an 8:6 K:BB through 8.1 innings into his next outing.

Miley (elbow) threw 15 pitches off a mound Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Miley missed the start of the season due to left elbow inflammation, but he's been taking steps in the right direction over the past week. He still has a way to go before he's ready for game action.