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Flaherty (oblique) threw his second bullpen session Thursday, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports.

Flaherty threw his second bullpen session within the last week, as he continues to progress back from a serious oblique strain. Manager Mike Shildt told reporters that Flaherty's next step will be facing live hitters, though he deferred providing further detail until Friday.

Sanchez underwent season-ending right shoulder surgery in Los Angeles on Tuesday, David Wilson of the Miami Herald reports.

Dr. Neal ElAttrache supervised the procedure, which repaired a capsule tear and cleaned out the backside of Sanchez's shoulder joint. Marlins general manager Kim Ng said that Sanchez doesn't have a timeline to resume throwing or performing workouts with his right arm, but the organization is hopeful that the prized 22-year-old will be ready to go for Opening Day in 2022. Sanchez looked like a potential frontline starter when he received his first taste of the big leagues in 2020, producing a 3.46 ERA and 33:11 K:BB in 39 innings over his seven starts with Miami.

DeGrom (forearm) threw off flat ground at Citi Field on Thursday, SNY reports.

DeGrom has been on the injured list since Sunday due to right forearm tightness, but he's been improving recently while shut down from throwing. The Mets were insistent that the right-hander wouldn't resume throwing until his forearm tightness had completely dissipated, so it appears as though he's in a good place in his recovery. A better idea of deGrom's return timetable could come into focus once he's able to ramp up his intensity.

Gomber (7-5) picked up the win in Wednesday's 6-3 victory over the Mariners, allowing three runs on three hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out three.

Making his first start since June 19 after he dealt with some forearm tightness, Gomber delivered his ninth quality start of the season, but things could have been much worse for the lefty as all three hits he gave up left Coors Field for solo shots. He's served up multiple homers four times in 16 starts this season, but remarkably this was the first such performance at home for the 27-year-old. Gomber will carry a 3.74 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 79:24 K:BB through 84.1 innings into his next outing.

Lauer didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Royals, giving up two unearned runs on three hits over five innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.

The southpaw exited the game in line for the win with the Brewers ahead 3-2, but Brent Suter immediately coughed three unearned runs in the sixth inning. Lauer hadn't had an outing of at least five innings with zero free passes since May 4, and his efficiency remains the biggest obstacle between him and a breakout. On the season, he sports a 3.52 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 60:24 K:BB through 61.1 innings.

Urias got a no-decision in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to San Francisco, allowing one run on three hits and a walk with five strikeouts in seven innings.

Urias surrendered a first-inning home run to Mike Yastrzemski but settled down thereafter, permitting just three baserunners all game moving forward. Unfortunately for the young lefty, the typically reliable Kenley Jansen gave up two home runs in the ninth to blow the lead and erase Urias' potential league-leading 13th victory. He lines up to face the Giants again early next week.

Webb pitched five innings in Wednesday's 4-2 win against the Dodgers, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks with five strikeouts. He didn't factor into the decision.

Webb pitched well against a formidable Los Angeles lineup, limiting the damage to a Chris Taylor home run and an AJ Pollock RBI double. However, he was in line for the loss until San Francisco staged a ninth-inning rally. He's now allowed three runs in 12 innings since returning from the IL, and the Giants have won six straight games in which Webb has made an appearance.

Hendricks pitched 6.1 innings during Wednesday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to St. Louis, allowing two runs on eight hits with three strikeouts. He didn't factor into the decision.

Hendricks cruised through six innings but allowed two hits and a run in the seventh before departing. He would have been the loser if not for Eric Sogard's tying hit in the ninth. This was Hendricks' 12th quality start in his last 13 appearances. Interestingly enough, three of his four lowest strikeout totals this season have come against the Cardinals.

Wainwright got a no-decision in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-inning win against the Cubs, allowing one run on six hits with five strikeouts in seven innings.

Wainwright had his vintage stuff working Wednesday, allowing just a single run in the third and only requiring 84 pitches to manage seven innings, departing with a 2-1 lead. However, St. Louis' bullpen blew the lead before the Cardinals won in extras. The 84 pitches were Wainwright's fewest since he made his first start of the season April 3, though it was his first quality start since July 1. The veteran now owns a 3.56 ERA -- his lowest full-season mark since 2014.

Suarez (4-3) allowed one run (none earned) on one hit across one inning to take the loss Wednesday against the Yankees.

Suarez entered the game with the score tied and one out in the bottom of the ninth with runners on second and third. He managed to get out of the jam without allowing a run, sending the game to extra innings. He remained in the game for the bottom of the 10th frame, when he surrendered a single that ended the game due to a runner starting on second base. Suarez has served as the team's primary closer across the last few weeks, and he's largely been successful in the role. Given that strong recent track record and his strong work in the ninth inning, this outing isn't likely to affect his ability to earn save chances moving forward.