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Mahle allowed two earned runs on seven hits while striking out four across seven innings in the win over the Rockies on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision.

Mahle made his longest start of the season, making it through seven frames. He allowed a two-run home run to Ryan McMahon in the first inning, but settled in to pitch six scoreless innings. The 26-year-old has a 2.93 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 43 innings. He carries a 10.9 K/9, best amongst Reds starters. His next start projects for Thursday against San Francisco.

Nola (3-3) allowed three earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out eight across 6.2 innings, taking the loss to the Blue Jays on Saturday.

Nola allowed a two-out home run to Vladimir Guerrero in the first inning. All three runs came in the first two innings before Nola settled in. The 28-year-old has 3.64 ERA and 10.1 K/9 in 54.1 innings. It's not Nola's greatest start to a season, but he's still keeping the Phillies in every game he starts. He's doing a great job limiting free passes with a 1.5 BB/9. His next start is scheduled for Friday against the Red Sox.

Garrett was recalled by the Marlins on Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Both of Garrett's appearances during his big-league debut last season came as a starter, but the Marlins don't appear to need a starter for the next few days. It's possible he'll be asked to provide length behind Jordan Holloway against the Dodgers on Saturday, as Holloway lasted just 3.2 innings in his first career start Monday. Cody Poteet was optioned to clear a spot for Garrett on the roster.

Oviedo was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Oviedo struggled in his latest outing, lasting just two innings in his start Friday against the Padres while giving up three runs, walking five batters and hitting another. He now owns a 5.74 ERA through three starts and one relief appearance. Junior Fernandez was recalled in a corresponding move.

Lucchesi (1-3) allowed four runs on three hits and a walk while striking out two in 1.2 innings pitched, taking the loss in Saturday's 12-5 defeat against the Rays.

The lefty pitched a clean third inning before allowing the first four batters to reach in the fourth. Lucchesi pitched terribly in three starts and Saturday marked his first disastrous relief outing. With a 9.19 ERA, the 27-year-old will not be long for the Mets' big-league roster unless he turns his season around and does so soon.

Lauer was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

Lauer had recently shifted to a bullpen role but is expected to build back up as a starter in the minors. In two starts and two relief appearances this season, Lauer owns a 2.81 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 16:2 K:BB. Hoby Milner was called up in a corresponding move.

Gausman allowed one run on five hits while striking out a career-high 12 hitters over eight innings in a 3-2 extra-innings loss to the Pirates on Friday. He did not factor into the decision.

Gausman was in complete control for a majority of the game against Pittsburgh as he threw 70 of his 96 pitches for strikes and had his off-speed stuff working with 10 of his 12 strikeouts coming via the splitter. Manager Gabe Kapler tested his luck by sending Gausman back out to begin the ninth and it did not work out well after he surrendered back-to-back singles and was replaced by Jake McGee, who allowed one of the inherited runners to score. The 30-year-old Gausman clearly pitched well enough to earn the win but the Giants managed just four hits on the night. Gausman's 1.84 ERA is tied for fifth-best among qualified pitchers in baseball and his 0.84 WHIP is good for seventh. He'll look to avoid the loss column in a meeting against the Reds next week.

Oviedo (0-2) took the loss Friday, allowing two runs on two hits and five walks over two innings as the Cardinals fell 5-4 to the Padres.

Making his fourth start, Oviedo struggled with his control, loading the bases with no outs in the third inning. He's struggled as a spot starter for St. Louis and isn't a viable fantasy option until he can find the plate with more consistency.

Musgrove (3-4) won Friday's 5-4 bout with St. Louis, going five innings and allowing one run on five hits and four walks with five strikeouts.

It was far from a clean outing for Musgrove as he allowed multiple baserunners in four of five innings and permitted a season-high four walks, but he was still able to pick up the win while allowing a single run. It was his first win since the beginning of April, when he recorded a no-hitter, so perhaps this could be a turning point for the righty.

Alcantara (1-3) took the loss Friday, allowing eight runs on seven hits and two walks with three strikeouts over 1.1 innings in a 9-6 loss.

After an easy first, Alcantara surrendered eight baserunners while only recording one out in the second. This was the only start that the 2019 All-Star has allowed more than four runs or pitched fewer than five innings, keeping him as one of baseball's more consistent starters.