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DeSclafani (ankle) will return from the injured list to start Sunday against Atlanta, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

DeSclafani exited his start against the Mets back on Aug. 18 with right ankle inflammation, but the injury evidently wasn't a major one. He'll be ready to go without a rehab assignment, having missed just a single turn in the rotation.

Paddack (oblique) will throw a bullpen session Saturday and will likely start Monday or Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Paddack threw a bullpen session early in the week, and he tossed a bullpen in full uniform ahead of Saturday's series finale against the Angels. The Padres haven't yet made an official announcement regarding the right-hander's status, but he'll likely be cleared to return early next week after he missed just over a month due to a left oblique strain.

Kershaw (forearm) is expected to throw an extended bullpen session or face hitters next week, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Kershaw threw a bullpen session Friday, and pitching coach Mark Prior called the throwing session "a good step forward." The southpaw played catch with a sleeve on his left arm, and he's expected to increase his intensity next week.

Gonsolin (shoulder) will throw a simulated game Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Gonsolin has been out for just shy of a month while dealing with shoulder inflammation. He's taking steps in the right direction, though he's only expected to throw two innings Monday, so he still has plenty of work to do before being activated from the injured list assuming the Dodgers want to get him back as a traditional starter.

Mejia is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Phillies.

He'll be awarded a second straight turn through the rotation after he limited the Pirates to two runs while striking out seven over five innings in his Arizona debut Monday. The 24-year-old right-hander might not have much longevity in the rotation with Arizona expected to get Luke Weaver (shoulder) back from the 60-day injured list and Merrill Kelly (illness) back from the COVID-19-related injured list within the next couple of weeks.

Ashby is listed as the starter for Sunday's game against the Twins, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Ashby was recalled by the Brewers last weekend, and he allowed two hits and a walk while striking out four in two scoreless innings against the Nationals on Sunday. He has a 4.15 ERA in 8.2 innings this year and is in line to make his fourth start of the season in Sunday's series finale at Target Field.

Miley (11-4) picked up the win Friday, allowing six hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings in a 6-0 victory over the Marlins. He struck out five.

It's the third time in his last five starts the veteran southpaw has delivered seven shutout innings, and he hasn't been stuck with a losing decision since May 19. Miley is putting together arguably the best season of his career at 34 years old, and he'll take a 2.74 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 112:46 K:BB through 144.2 innings into his next outing.

Hill (6-6) took the loss Friday as the Mets fell 2-1 to the Nationals, giving up two runs on five hits over five innings. He struck out eight without walking a batter.

The veteran left-hander tossed 62 of 91 pitches for strikes in a strong effort, but he got little run support. Hill's performance has taken a step backward since the trade from the Rays, as he's gone 0-2 to begin his Mets' tenure with a shaky 4.83 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 24:7 K:BB through 31.2 innings.

Kelly (illness) threw a 23-pitch bullpen session Friday.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Kelly felt fine throughout the session, and the right-hander did not have any stamina issues. The plan is to build up his pitch count over the next week through bullpen sessions or simulated games. It's unclear if Kelly will go out on a rehab assignment or slot back into the Diamondbacks' rotation.

Freeland (5-6) earned the win over the Dodgers on Friday, allowing two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out seven over six innings.

The left-hander didn't allow a formidable Dodgers offense to interrupt a strong stretch that has seen him pick up eight quality starts over his past 12 appearances. Freeland threw 61 of 94 pitches for strikes and punched out seven batters, tying his second-highest total this season. The only two runs against him came via solo home runs by Will Smith and Trea Turner in the third inning. Freeland had a 9.58 ERA over his first five starts of the campaign but has turned things around since, lowering his season ERA to 4.17 with Friday's win. His next start is likely to take place in Texas next week.