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Urena (4-7) allowed six runs on 11 hits and a walk while striking out two over three-plus innings Friday in a loss to the Braves.

Urena didn't fare well in this one, yielding two runs in the first inning, one in the second, one in the third and two more in the fourth before getting yanked. The 27-year-old had delivered five consecutive quality starts heading into Friday's outing, so this start appears to be just a blip on the radar for Urena. He'll look to bounce back in his next outing, which is scheduled for Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Soroka (7-1) picked up the win Friday after allowing one run on three hits and two walks while striking out six over eight innings against the Marlins.

Soroka cruised through the first eight innings of his start before issuing a leadoff walk to begin the ninth frame, and he was pulled immediately afterwards. The baserunner would score later in the inning, though it wouldn't matter much in a 7-1 victory. The 21-year-old has secured a win in four of his last five outings, and his ERA has dropped to 1.41 over 57.1 innings this season as a result.

Mikolas isn't expected to miss his next turn through the rotation following his removal from Friday's start against Chicago after being struck in the right forearm with a comebacker, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Mikolas is dealing with a bruise and a bit of swelling, but he avoided any structural damage. He should be ready to take the mound for Wednesday's matchup in Miami.

Hamels (5-2) threw eight scoreless innings Friday, allowing just three hits and one walk while striking out 10 to earn the win over the Cardinals.

The 35-year-old hasn't allowed an earned run in his last 15 frames, but Hamels also had his best strikeout stuff working Friday afternoon. He reached a season-high 10 punchouts behind 22 swing-and-misses. Hamels is 5-2 but this was still a big win, because before Friday he had only posted one victory in his last eight outings. Hamels also has a 3.24 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 74 strikeouts in 77.2 innings. He will face a tall task in his next start at the Rockies on Wednesday.

DeGrom (hip) is starting Friday's game against Colorado, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

DeGrom was lifted early from his last start against the Diamondbacks due to a hip cramp, but he's been cleared to toe the rubber Friday evening. He hasn't picked up a win since May 11 against the Marlins, so he'll aim to get back to winning ways against the visiting Rockies.

Suared was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Suarez was unable to secure a spot on the Opening Day roster in spring training and has been working as a starter with the IronPigs. The 23-year-old received his first taste of the majors in 2018 and had a 5.40 ERA and 1.80 WHIP over 15 innings.

Eflin (back) was activated off the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Reds.

Eflin will end up missing just one start after landing on the injured list with mid-back tightness toward the end of May. The 25-year-old has been reliable so far in 2019 with a 3.02 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 51:14 K:BB through 11 starts.

Mikolas was removed from Friday's game against the Cubs with a right forearm bruise after being hit by a line drive, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

David Bote hit a liner off Mikolas' right forearm to close the fourth inning, and he did not retake the mound in the following frame. He allowed three runs on four hits across four innings prior to exiting the game. The severity of the injury is not yet known, but the 30-year-old could undergo X-rays even if the injury is considered minor.

Manager Mike Shildt said Wacha is "in heavy pencil" to start Monday's game at Miami, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Wacha was always considered a candidate to start Monday following Wednesday's rainout, but he now appears to be the favorite, assuming he isn't called upon out of the bullpen this weekend in Chicago. The 28-year-old struggled through nine starts before being shifted to the bullpen in late May, posting a 5.59 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and 43:29 K:BB over 46.2 innings. He could also be in line for a two-start week.

Lugo (3-0) struck out one in a perfect eighth inning Thursday to record the win over the Giants.

The right-hander has tossed three straight scoreless outings since coming off the IL at the end of May. Lugo remains a key part of the Mets' bullpen, posting a 2.76 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 36:7 K:BB through 29.1 innings with seven holds in 22 appearances.