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Velasquez (0-1) took the loss to the Marlins on Monday, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk across 3.2 innings. He struck out five.

Velasquez earned himself the start after striking out nine in a no-decision against the Red Sox on Sept. 8. He wasn't nearly as sharp Monday, however. He did not allow a baserunner in the first, but gave up a run in the second, two in the third and one more in the fourth. The rough outing brought his ERA up to 6.46 on the season. It's unclear if Velasquez will stick in the rotation going forward, but if he does, he'll likely take the ball Saturday against Toronto.

Lopez (4-4) picked up the win Monday against the Phillies, allowing one run on three hits across seven innings. He fanned six and did not issue a walk.

It was a dramatic turnaround for Lopez after being tagged for seven runs in just 1.2 innings Sept. 10. The right-hander was close to flawless after allowing a home run to Andrew McCutchen to leadoff the ball game, allowing just two hits while not issuing a free pass the rest of the way. The 24-year-old picked up his fourth win and dropped his ERA to 4.02 on the season. He will look to carry his momentum into his start against Washington on Saturday.

Paddack (ankle) completed a bullpen session Monday and appears on track to start either Wednesday in San Diego against the Dodgers or Friday against the Mariners in Seattle, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Paddack was removed from his previous start Sept. 11 after two innings due to a sprained right ankle, but the Padres don't seem overly concerned about the injury. Thanks to an off day Thursday to go along with a bullpen that hasn't been overtaxed during the team's seven-game winning streak, the Padres have the luxury of taking a cautious approach with Paddack and waiting until Friday to use him if he's healthy. If manager Jayce Tingler decides to go that route, the Padres could treat Wednesday as a bullpen game, with former rotation member Joey Lucchesi being the top candidate to eat most of the innings.

Kim allowed three hits and three walks across seven scoreless innings during the loss to the Brewers in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.

Kim was activated from the injured list ahead of Monday's start after not pitching for almost two weeks because of a kidney issue. The left-hander showed no signs of rust, however, punching out six Brewers while not allowing an earned run in his fourth consecutive outing. Unfortunately, the rookie had to settle for a no-decision after Ryan Helsley blew the save in the eighth inning. The 32-year-old will take a sparkling 0.63 ERA into his start against the Pirates on Saturday.

Peralta (2-1) picked up the win in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, allowing one unearned run on one hit while pitching the eighth inning.

Tyler O'Neill started the inning on second base and later came around to score on Tommy Edman's two-out single. Peralta was not charged with an earned run and the Brewers rallied for a pair of runs in the bottom half of the inning to give him his second win of the season. The right-hander holds a 3.80 ERA across 23.2 innings on the campaign.

Smyly will start Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Smyly tossed four innings out of the bullpen Thursday against the Padres after returning from the injured list, and he's evidently shown that he's ready to enter the rotation. The southpaw owns a 2.92 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 19 strikeouts over 12.1 innings so far this season.

Lucchesi was recalled from San Diego's alternate training site Monday.

Lucchesi will once again rejoin the big-league club, offering depth out of the bullpen. He's started two games this season, allowing five runs on 11 hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.1 innings. With Chris Paddack listed as day-to-day with an ankle injury, Lucchesi could be an option to make a spot start Wednesday against the Dodgers if Paddack can't go.

Keller (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and will start Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Reds, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

As expected, Keller will rejoin the starting rotation after missing time with a left oblique strain. He's appeared in just two games this season, surrendering three runs on seven hits and four walks while fanning three over 7.2 innings of work.

The Padres optioned Lucchesi to their alternate training site Monday.

Lucchesi rejoined the big club for the first time since early August on Sunday, serving as the 29th man for the Friars' doubleheader with the Giants. After having games postponed the previous two days, the San Diego bullpen was well rested, so Lucchesi wasn't needed in relief in either contest. He'll now head back to the alternate site and continue to stay stretched out in the event the Padres' rotation depth takes a hit as the postseason nears.

May (foot) is expected to start Wednesday against the Padres, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

May left his previous start after getting struck in the foot by a comebacker, but he avoided serious injury. He threw a bullpen session Sunday, which evidently went well. The 23-year-old owns a 2.81 ERA in nine starts this season, though it's taken a .250 BABIP and an 88.4 percent strand rate to get him there, and he's struck out just 16.6 percent of opposing batters.