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Suarez hurled five scoreless innings against Miami on Saturday, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out seven. He did not factor in the decision.

The southpaw put together arguably his strongest start to date, tying his season high with seven punchouts while keeping the Marlins off the scoreboard for five frames. He departed in line to pick up the win, but a late collapse by reliever Archie Bradley gave Miami a comeback victory and left Suarez with a no-decision. Suarez should be picked up in fantasy leagues in which he is still available, as he has allowed only two earned runs while racking up a 19:5 K:BB across his past 17 innings covering three starts. He's tentatively slated to take the mound again Thursday at home versus Colorado.

Urias (16-3) won Saturday's 6-1 match with San Francisco, allowing one run on eight hits with eight strikeouts in 5.2 innings.

Urias limited San Francisco's damage to a single run in the first inning and never encountered trouble thereafter in rolling to his MLB-leading 16th victory. The 26-year-old's eight strikeouts are his most in a start in nearly two months and Urias has now won three straight starts. He's also won seven straight decisions dating back to July 2.

Mahle (11-5) allowed four earned runs on six hits and five walks while striking out eight across five innings, taking the win over the Tigers on Saturday.

Mahle surrendered a three-run home run in the third inning to Eric Haase. In addition, he gave up a fourth run in the fifth frame. He allowed a season-high five walks despite receiving the win. The 26-year-old has a 3.76 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with a 10.7 K/9 in 153.1 innings this season.

Kim (6-7) allowed four earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out one across 1.1 innings, taking the loss to the Brewers on Saturday.

Kim allowed a solo home run to Luis Urias, who was the first batter of the game. It was downhill from there, as he allowed four total runs and failed to get through the second inning. The 32-year-old has a 3.53 ERA and 1.26 WHIP with 76 strikeouts in 99.1 innings this season. His next start is projected for Thursday against the Dodgers.

Houser (8-6) fired a complete-game shutout, allowing just three hits while striking out seven to earn the win over the Cardinals on Saturday.

Houser had the best start of his career Saturday, firing the first complete-game shutout of his career. In addition, he didn't allow any walks for just the third time this season. The 28-year-old has a 3.41 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 93 strikeouts in 121.1 innings. His next start is projected for Saturday at Cleveland.

Hendricks allowed six runs on five hits and three walks with one strikeout in 4.1 innings versus Pittsburgh on Saturday. He did not factor in the decision.

The right-hander looked destined for a loss until the Cubs made a three-run rally for the walkoff win in the ninth inning. Hendricks has still struggled mightily lately, allowing four or more runs in four of his last five starts. He's seen his ERA inflate to 4.65 with a 1.36 WHIP and 118:38 K:BB across 160.2 innings overall. The 31-year-old could have trouble snapping his skid during next weekend's three-game series versus San Francisco.

Ashby covered 4.1 innings out of the bullpen in Friday's 15-4 loss to the Cardinals, giving up two runs on one hit and one walk while striking out four.

Even though Brett Anderson (shoulder) was moved to the injured list Thursday, Ashby doesn't look like he'll receive the chance to stick in the rotation as a sixth starter, at least for the upcoming week. Because he was needed to eat innings in long relief Friday after Freddy Peralta's short start, Ashby is out of the mix to fill Anderson's next turn through the rotation, which was set to come Monday versus the Phillies.

Brubaker left Saturday's game against the Cubs with right shoulder discomfort, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Brubaker returned from the injured list Saturday after me missed time with a thumb injury, and it's not yet clear whether his shoulder issue will force him to miss additional time. He gave up three runs in three innings prior to his departure and will presumably be monitored in the coming days.

Feltner will be called up from Double-A Hartford on Sunday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

A fourth-round pick by the Rockies in 2018, Feltner posted stellar numbers in the minors this year to earn his first call-up. After going 3-1 with a 2.17 ERA with High-A Spokane to begin the season, Feltner got the bump up and hardly missed a beat with a 2.85 ERA in 72.2 innings with Hartford. Feltner is a candidate to step into the rotation immediately with Austin Gomber (back) done for the season. Ashton Goudeau is another option for Colorado.

Gomber (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports. He is out for the season.

The condition Gomber is dealing with is called spondylolysis or pars defect, a stress fracture of the bones of the lower spine. Gomber ends his first season with Colorado with a 9-9 record, 4.53 ERA and 1.24 WHIP across 115.1 innings. It's uncertain whether he'll be a full go for the start of spring training. Gomber will be transferred to the 60-day IL on Sunday to make room on the 40-man roster for Ryan Feltner.