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Senzatela allowed three runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out three over 4.2 innings in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Thursday. He didn't factor into the decision.

The righty labored through this one, throwing a whopping 104 pitches in under five innings of work. Senzatela now has a 5.76 ERA for a Rockies team that has struggled immensely through the season's first month. After breaking out with a 3.44 ERA and 1.21 WHIP (albeit with a meager 5.5 K/9) in 2020, Senzatela has regressed so far in 2021. He'll try to turn things around Tuesday against the Giants.

Lauer (1-0) beat the Dodgers on Thursday, going five innings and permitting no runs on four hits and two walks with three strikeouts in a 2-1 win.

Making his first start of the season after Zack Godley was placed on the IL, Lauer was able to shut down the Dodgers' high-powered offense before being pulled after only 73 pitches. This was an encouraging first outing on the heels of a disastrous 2020 campaign, and it may have earned Lauer another turn in the Brewers' rotation.

Wainwright will be placed on the COVID-19 injured list after a family member tested positive, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

The move is said to be precautionary, though Wainwright will not travel with the team for its weekend series in Pittsburgh. Assuming he tests negative, the team is hopeful that he will be able to take the mound Monday against the Mets.

Kim allowed one run on seven hits over five innings in a no-decision against the Phillies on Thursday. He struck out four and did not issue a walk.

The lefty more than held his own opposite Aaron Nola; Kim was actually in line to beat Nola before Giovanny Gallegos briefly lost the lead in the seventh inning. Kim induced 10 swinging strikes on 84 pitches and now has 16 strikeouts in 13.2 innings this season, so his strikeout rate is way up from 2020 even after his recent back injury. The Mets come to town next week.

Nola allowed three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out seven over six innings in a no-decision against the Cardinals on Thursday.

All three runs against Nola scored on one swing of the bat from Matt Carpenter. Nola had beaten the Cardinals back on April 18 in a 10-strikeout shutout, and while he couldn't get the win this time around, it was another quality effort. The right-hander now has a stellar 39:5 K:BB over 37.2 innings this season, supporting his 3.11 ERA. Nola tentatively lines up for two starts next week with the Phillies slated to play seven games.

Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Fried (hamstring) looked sharp while throwing a live batting practice session Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

In addition to throwing with no discomfort, Fried was able to field bunts and cover first base without incident, according to Snitker. Atlanta wants to see how Fried feels a day after the workout before deciding his next step, but he looks like he could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list early next week. If that's the case, Fried would likely start either Tuesday or Wednesday in Washington.

Burnes was placed on the injured list for an unspecified reason Thursday.

Since the Brewers didn't provide a reason for Burnes' placement on the injured list, the right-hander's absence is likely related to the COVID-19 health and safety protocols, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. If that's the case, Burnes will be able to return once he clears all phases of the protocol. Burnes had been scheduled to start Sunday's series finale against the Dodgers, but it's not clear whether he'll be cleared to return by then.

The Cubs recalled Steele from their alternate training site Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

He'll join the bullpen as a replacement for Brandon Workman, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. The 25-year-old lefty will likely work primarily in lower-leverage spots while he's up with the Cubs.

Soroka (shoulder) was cleared to resume throwing Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Soroka was nearly ready to return from Achilles surgery when he was shut down with a shoulder issue in early April. He's now ready to start playing catch again, but he'll essentially have to go through an entire spring training buildup program before returning to game action. He's unlikely to pitch in a major-league game until the second half of June.

Oviedo was optioned off the Cardinals' active roster Wednesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Oviedo was recalled to make a spot start Wednesday against the Phillies and did well enough, allowing three earned runs in five innings while striking out seven. He could return later in the season when the Cardinals need another starter, but for now, reliever Seth Elledge will take his place on the roster.