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Keller had his start at Triple-A Indianapolis scheduled for Sunday pushed back to Tuesday, Stephen J. Nesbitt of The Athletic reports.

The change in schedule was not related to an injury, and the Pirates need a starter for Wednesday's game against Colorado. The 23-year-old prospect has been working on developing a slider at Triple-A Indianapolis, but he could be deemed ready to join the big-league club. He's managed only a 3.83 ERA and 1.50 WHIP this season but has shown improved command of late, walking six in his last 20 innings of work.

Freeland lasted just 1.2 innings in a no-decision against the Phillies on Sunday, giving up three earned runs on four hits, striking out two and walking three as Colorado lost 7-5.

The 26-year-old had lasted at least five innings while limiting the damage to three earned in each of his last two starts, but he suffered a setback in this one: He was erratic with his command and was forced from the contest after issuing three walks and tossing 65 pitches. This has been a rough start to the season for Freeland, who saw his ERA shoot up to 6.02 and his WHIP to 1.43 over 52.1 innings.

Ryu (6-1) gave up no runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five through seven innings in a win over the Reds on Sunday.

Ryu cruised through seven innings to earn his third consecutive win. The left-hander is having a ridiculous stretch, pitching at least seven innings and posting a 0.69 ERA with a 36:1 K:BB in his last five starts. He has a 6-1 record with a 1.52 ERA through nine starts this season. Ryu will makes his next start Saturday at PNC Park.

Woodruff was effective in his start Sunday against Atlanta, allowing two runs on five hits in eight innings, but he didn't factor into the decision. He struck out six and did not walk a batter.

The only runs Woodruff allowed came off solo shots by Ronald Acuna Jr. and Freddie Freeman. The long ball has not been a problem for Woodruff this season, as he had not given up a homer in his previous four starts and has allowed only four total in his 10 starts this year. After a five-run pounding by the Dodgers on April 21, Woodruff's earned run average stood at 5.81; since then, he has allowed only five earned runs in 30 innings to lower his season ERA to 3.51. He'll look to continue the hot streak Sunday versus the Phillies in his next outing.

Syndergaard (3-4) tossed seven innings Sunday, yielding two runs on five hits and a walk while taking the loss in Miami. He struck out three batters.

Syndergaard was locked into a pitcher's duel with Sandy Alcantara through five innings before Miami finally put a run on the board in the sixth frame. The low strikeout number is disappointing, but it's still a promising start from the 6-foot-6 right-hander. He lowered his ERA to 4.50 after entering May with a hideous 6.35. Thor will look to get back in the win column at home against Detroit on Friday.

Alcantara (2-4) twirled a shutout Sunday, yielding one walk and two hits while striking out eight in a win over the Mets.

Alcantara was dynamite Sunday, forcing three double plays before the Mets could get any momentum against him. He needed just 89 pitches to finish off the game, notching a season-high strikeout total in the process. The 23-year-old righty dropped his ERA to 4.25 in 53 innings this season. Alcantara will look to ride this momentum in Washington on Saturday.

Quantrill was called up from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday to start against the Pirates.

The Padres continue to be vigilant in providing extra rest days for Chris Paddack and Matt Strahm, prompting Quantrill to be called upon for the spot start. The 23-year-old has performed fairly well in his two major-league starts this season with a 3.60 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB across 10 innings.

The Padres will recall Quantrill from Triple-A El Paso to start Sunday's game against the Pirates.

With the Padres eager to build in extra rest days for Chris Paddack and Matt Strahm, Quantrill will move back up to the big club to give San Diego a temporary six-man rotation. Since the Padres will have off days both of the next two Thursdays, it's likely that Quantrill will return to the minors immediately following the outing against Pittsburgh. Over his previous two starts in the majors, Quantrill covered 10 innings and gave up four runs on 13 hits and three walks while striking out eight.

Walker (elbow, shoulder) believes if he returns to action this season, it will be as a reliever, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Walker, who has been working his way back from Tommy John elbow surgery, had a shoulder issue pop up out of nowhere Wednesday. He was back in the Diamondbacks clubhouse Saturday, a day after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection. "I don't think it would make sense for me to come back and try to ramp up to start," Walker said. The right-hander is hoping to end the season on a positive note, and that might mean throwing out of the bullpen.

Matz (3-3) took the loss against the Marlins on Saturday by allowing two runs on five hits across 3.2 innings. He struck out six and walked two.

Matz was on a limited workload in his return from a forearm injury and was unable to finish the fourth inning despite throwing 81 pitches. He would have had trouble picking up the win regardless with the Mets registering only one hit. Matz had a 2.89 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB in his last three starts before landing on the injured list, and he'll look to regain that form Thursday versus the Nationals.