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Corbin (6-5) recorded eight strikeouts and allowed one run on four hits and three walks across seven innings to earn a victory against the Phillies on Wednesday.

This was a strong rebound after Corbin allowed a season-high seven runs in his last outing. The win also snapped a three-game losing streak. Corbin's ERA increased half a run after his last poor performance, but it's back below 4.00 following Wednesday. He is 6-5 with a 3.90 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 102 strikeouts in 92.1 innings this season. His next start will come against the Braves at home Sunday.

Mahle allowed two runs on four hits with seven strikeouts and one walk across seven innings during a no-decision against the Astros on Wednesday.

This was Mahle's best start in more than a month, but Astros starter Gerrit Cole pitched just a little bit better. Therefore, despite the team victory, Mahle didn't log the win. Mahle did managed to drop his season ERA and improved his K/BB rate to 4.44. He remains 2-7 with a 4.17 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 80 strikeouts in 77.2 innings this season. The right-hander will make his next start Tuesday at the Angels.

Strasburg threw a bullpen session Wednesday, suggesting his next start could come Friday against the Braves, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Strasburg is currently listed as the probable starter for Thursday's series finale against the Phillies, but he typically throws a bullpen two days before his scheduled start, so it appears the Nationals could be shuffling up their rotation. If Strasburg's start is pushed back to Friday, either Austin Voth or Erick Fedde would likely make a spot start Thursday.

Senzatela moved to 6-5 after limiting the Diamondbacks to one run on seven hits and four walks while striking out five over 6.2 innings in Tuesday's 8-1 win.

Senzatela rebounded a rough outing against the Cubs last week at Coors Field to deliver his fourth quality start in five outings. Though he sports a 3.45 ERA over that stretch, his 15:13 K:BB in 28.2 innings doesn't inspire much confidence about his fantasy prospects moving forward.

Taillon (elbow) is 10-to-14 days away from resuming a throwing program, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Taillon has been rehabbing at the team's spring training facilities in Bradenton. While he's been increasing his range-of-motion exercises, the right-hander will remain without a timetable for his return until he resumes a throwing program.

Lyles (hamstring) will make a minor-league rehab start Sunday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Lyles completed a four-inning simulated game earlier in the week, but he'll need at least one more tune-up before returning from the injured list. The right-hander is slated to throw six innings or 85 pitches with an undetermined affiliate, and if everything goes as planned, he could be cleared to join the big-league rotation next weekend against the Brewers. In the meantime, Steven Brault is expected to make one more spot start in place of Lyles on Sunday.

Lopez (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

This was expected. Lopez is apparently dealing with a right shoulder strain, though the severity of the issue won't be known until he undergoes further testing Wednesday. Jose Quijada was summoned from the minors in a corresponding move, while Zac Gallen is set to join the rotation in place of Lopez on Thursday.

Keller was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

With Trevor Williams (side) returning from the injured list Wednesday, Keller is no longer needed in the big-league rotation. The 23-year-old prospect has struggled in a trio of starts for the Pirates this season, posting a 10.50 ERA, 2.25 WHIP and 15:6 K:BB in 12 innings. Keller owns a solid 3.10 ERA and 74:25 K:BB in 58 innings with Triple-A Indianapolis this season, so he should get another shot with the big club later this season.

Williams (side) was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Tigers.

Williams is ready to rejoin the rotation after spending a little more than a month on the shelf with a right side strain. The right-hander allowed two runs while striking out five across three innings in his lone rehab start for Triple-A Indianapolis last week. Prior to landing on the IL, Williams compiled a 3.33 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 42:10 K:BB in nine starts (54 innings) for the Pirates. Mitch Keller was sent to the minors in a corresponding move.

Brubaker (forearm) covered 2.2 innings in a rehab start Tuesday for short-season West Virginia. He gave up a run on two hits and one walk and struck out three in the 50-pitch outing.

Brubaker has been on Triple-A Indianapolis' 7-day injured list since late April while recovering from a right forearm strain. Assuming he experiences no setbacks coming out of Tuesday's outing, Brubaker could make one more start at a lower-level affiliate before rejoining the Indianapolis rotation.