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Keller was removed from Saturday's start against the Cubs with an apparent injury, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander spiked a curveball well in front of home plate and subsequently called for the athletic trainer before being removed. Keller exited in line for the loss after allowing two runs on five hits with one strikeout and one walk over 2.2 innings. He should be considered day-to-day until the team provides any specifics on the injury.

DeSclafani (shoulder) will start Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

The 30-year-old opened the season on the injured list with a right teres strain, but it won't end up costing him too much of the season. DeSclafani made 31 starts for the Reds last season and had a 3.89 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 167:49 K:BB over 166.2 innings.

Quintana (thumb) threw a 38-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Quintana underwent thumb surgery back at the start of July. He's been able to throw for over two weeks and is now throwing off a mound, with another similar session scheduled for Monday. He doesn't appear to be too many more bullpen sessions away from returning to game action, though the Cubs have yet to specify exactly when he'll make his season debut.

Buehler will make his second start of the campaign Monday versus the Padres, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Clayton Kershaw (back) is expected to rejoin the rotation Sunday, allowing the Dodgers to roll out Kershaw and Buehler on consecutive days as they envisioned in spring training. Buehler was limited to 56 pitches over 3.2 innings in his first start of the campaign last Tuesday, but he should be able to raise that pitch count against San Diego.

Flaherty won't make his scheduled start during Sunday's doubleheader at Milwaukee since the games were postponed due to multiple positive tests for COVID-19, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The 24-year-old was originally set to take the mound in Friday's series opener, but the numerous positive tests produced by St. Louis ended up postponing the weekend series in its entirety. Flaherty will presumably receive the starting nod for the Cardinals' next game, which is currently scheduled for Tuesday in Detroit, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.

Gonsolin was optioned to the Dodgers' alternate training site Saturday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Gonsolin had a nice start in his 2020 debut Friday, but he wouldn't have been available to pitch for several days after tossing four innings against the Diamondbacks. As a result, Mitchell White will take Gonsolin's place on the pitching staff now that the team's rotation is back up to full strength.

Strasburg still isn't feeling any more pain in his hand and threw on flat ground Saturday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Strasburg has been sidelined since being scratched from his season debut as a result of a nerve issue in his right hand. However, the 32-year-old has thrown on flat ground twice in the past three days, and manager Dave Martinez said that he may toss a bullpen session in the coming days. If he responds well, Strasburg could return to game action fairly soon as he continues to build back up to a full pitch count.

Flaherty won't make his scheduled start Saturday against the Brewers since the Cardinals produced multiple positive tests for COVID-19, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

After Friday's contest was postponed for precautionary means, the Brewers and Cardinals won't suit up Saturday as a result of several positive COVID-19 tests within the St. Louis organization. Sunday's doubleheader hasn't officially been called off, but it's unclear whether the teams will be able to play. If the Cardinals are able to resume play in the near future, Flaherty could line up to pitch Sunday or Monday, but no official announcements have been made.

Gray didn't factor into the decision in Friday's contest between the Rockies and the Padres. He allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and one walk while fanning two across 5.2 innings.

Gray's numbers have not impressed thus far, as he has given up three earned runs while walking four and fanning five in 10.1 innings across his first two starts. He will continue looking for his first win of the season in his next scheduled start, set for Aug. 5 at home against the Giants.

Gallen made an adjustment in an effort to improve his command for Friday's start, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Gallen adjusted his arm swing following his first start Sunday, when he walked five batters and threw just 46 strikes out of 88 pitches. The right-hander showed markedly improved command Friday in a no-decison; he walked just one batter and threw 72 strikes among his 96 pitches.