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Strasburg is scheduled to start Friday's series opener against the Braves, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

Strasburg previously lined up to start Thursday versus the Phillies, but two postponements to begin the week plus Wednesday's doubleheader led to a change of plan. The 30-year-old threw a bullpen session earlier Wednesday, so the news doesn't come as much of a surprise. Erick Fedde will start Thursday's series finale for the Nationals.

Hill was removed from Wednesday's start versus the Giants with an apparent injury, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Hill took the mound for the second inning but was visited by the athletic trainer and exited the game before throwing another pitch. The veteran left-hander had two strikeouts and threw 11 of his 15 pitches for strikes with normal velocity during a scoreless first inning. Therefore, it's unclear what injury he's dealing with, though it's worth noting he's had extensive blister issues in the past.

Fried (8-3) allowed two earned runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out six across six innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Mets.

Fried kept the Mets' bats quiet, hardly running into trouble after allowing a run in the first frame. He showcased improved control, beginning 16 of the 25 batters he faced with a strike while also generating 16 called strikes. In addition, after allowing at least one home run in his past three starts, Fried was able to keep the ball in the park Wednesday. He'll look to maintain the positive results in his next outing, though he'll head to Wrigley Field to face the Cubs on Tuesday.

Matz (5-5) allowed five earned runs on six hits and four walks while striking out two across five innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Braves.

Matz had allowed only two earned runs and two hits through five innings of work. However, he surrendered four consecutive hits to begin the sixth frame -- three of which went for extra bases -- ruining his outing. After whiffing at least five batters in each of his last five starts, Matz also failed to miss many bats, generating just 10 swinging strikes. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, but he'll draw a tough road matchup against the Phillies.

Ryu is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Rockies, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Ryu originally lined up to start Friday's series opener, but the Dodgers have decided to push everyone in the rotation back one game to provide an extra day of rest since the team's next off day isn't until July 1. The 32-year-old is enjoying a career year with a 1.26 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 85:5 K:BB over 93 innings.

Buehler will start Friday's series opener versus the Rockies, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Buehler was scheduled to take the mound Thursday against the Giants, but the Dodgers will instead push the rotation back one day to provide an extra day of rest without an off day until July 1. The 24-year-old has a 3.06 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 84:13 K:BB through 82.1 innings this season.

Urias will make a spot start Thursday against the Giants, Pedro Moura of The Athletic reports.

Urias was assumed to start Saturday with Kenta Maeda (hand) having his scheduled turn pushed back a day, but he'll instead take the mound a couple days earlier. The 22-year-old has thrown between 26 and 41 pitches in his last eight outings, so he's not stretched out to be used as a traditional starter. Caleb Ferguson is expected to pitch second for the Dodgers in what is effectively a bullpen day.

Paddack will be recalled from High-A Lake Elsinore to start Saturday at Pittsburgh, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Paddack was sent to High-A on June 12 with the Friars looking to manage his innings during his rookie campaign, and he'll make his return Saturday after spending the minimum 10 days in the minors. The 23-year-old has a 3.15 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 72:13 K:BB through 65.2 innings this season, but he struggled over his final three starts before being sent down with 13 runs allowed (12 earned) over 14.1 innings.

Davies didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Padres, coughing up five runs on nine hits and three walks over 2.2 innings while striking out three.

It was the shortest outing of the season for the right-hander, while the nine hits surrendered was also a new season worst. Davies will take a 3.06 ERA and 53:25 K:BB through 82.1 innings into his next start Tuesday, at home against the Mariners.

Eflin (6-7) allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits with seven strikeouts and three walks across six innings while taking a loss against the Nationals on Wednesday.

The 25-year-old has been on a bit of a strikeout spree, punching out 16 in his last 14 frames, although both outings were losses. Eflin only allowed five runs in those two starts combined, only to be done in by little run support in both defeats. Owners may need to be wary of his 4.00 FIP, but Eflin could have a much better record. He is 6-7 with a 2.83 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 73 strikeouts in 86 innings this season. His next start is scheduled for Sunday at home against the Marlins.