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Quintana (4-3) allowed three runs on six hits across five innings to take the loss Thursday against the Reds. He walked one and struck out four.

Quintana lost his second straight decision, though the lefty pitched decently in both outings. It didn't help that the Cubs scored a total of two runs in those games. Quintana still has a solid 3.68 ERA and 50:15 K:BB across 51.1 innings this season. He'll look to get back into the win column in his next start, which is scheduled for Tuesday against the Phillies.

Wheeler (3-3) allowed six runs on 11 hits with six strikeouts and two walks across six innings while taking the loss against the Nationals on Thursday.

After yielding four runs in the first inning, Wheeler settled down, and the Mets actually tied the game, but then the right-hander gave up a two-run homer in the fifth. It was the first long ball Wheeler had allowed since April 17. He is now 3-3 with a 4.85 ERA and 1.44 WHIP. Those aren't great numbers, but owners have to be attracted to his 64 strikeouts in 55.2 innings. Wheeler is scheduled to face the Nationals again in his next start Tuesday.

Eflin (5-4) allowed four runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts and two walks across five innings while taking the loss against the Brewers on Thursday.

This performance snapped a three-game streak where Eflin was 3-0 with a 0.72 ERA. While the seven strikeouts was his in a game since April 2, the Brewers scored in every inning but one against Eflin. Before Thursday, Eflin hadn't allowed four runs in a game since April 13. He is now 5-4 with a 2.89 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 45 strikeouts in 56 innings. Eflin will pitch next against the Cubs on Tuesday.

Davies allowed three runs (one earned) on four hits with five strikeouts and one walk across six innings to earn a victory against the Phillies on Thursday.

Jean Segura hit a solo home run in the bottom of the first, and the Phillies added two unearned runs in the third, but the Brewers responded with nine unanswered to help Davies capture his fifth victory. Because two runs were unearned, he continued his streak of allowing two or fewer earned runs in his first nine starts. He only has 36 strikeouts in 52.2 innings, but behind that streak, he is 5-0 with a 1.54 ERA and 1.18 WHIP this season. Davies is scheduled to pitch next Wednesday against the Reds.

Maeda will head to the 10-day injured list after hitting a foul ball off his thigh during an at-bat Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

The Dodgers are reportedly placing Maeda on the injured list as a precaution, so he shouldn't be forced to miss more than one turn through the rotation. Los Angeles has yet to announce who will start in the right-hander's place Wednesday against Tampa Bay.

Maeda is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with an undisclosed injury, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Maeda hurled 6.2 scoreless innings and fanned 12 in Wednesday's outing against the Padres, but he appears to have suffered some sort of injury during the contest. The extent of the problem is unknown at this time, though he'll miss at least one start while on the shelf.

Martinez (shoulder) will be activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

Martinez was cleared to return after being examined by the team's medical staff in St. Louis. The right-hander completed a five-game rehab stint across three minor-league affiliates, allowing just one run while striking out six across 6.2 innings. He'll start out in the bullpen, though Martinez said he's hoping to rejoin the starting rotation at some point after the All-Star break, if the Cardinals allow it.

Matz (forearm) will start Saturday against the Marlins, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Matz came through a 45-pitch bullpen session with no issues Wednesday, clearing the way for the left-hander to be activated from the injured list over the weekend. The 27-year-old Matz will look to pick up where he left off prior to landing on the shelf; over his past three starts, Matz is 2-1 with a 2.89 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB in 18.2 innings.

Muller allowed one run on five hits and two walks over 6.2 innings while striking out six for Double-A Mississippi on Wednesday.

The 23-year-old had some control issues to begin the year, not surprising for a 6-foot-6 left-hander still trying to refine his mechanics, and he issued at least four free passes in four of his first five starts. He's back to pounding the zone now, though -- Muller fired 71 of his 106 pitches for strikes against Montgomery on Wednesday, and he sports a 2.27 ERA and 40:28 K:BB through 39.2 innings. A projectable second-round pick out of a Texas high school in 2016, he's added plenty of velocity over the last two seasons and now touches 96-97 mph with his fastball, complementing it with three off-speed pitches. Atlanta has no need to rush him given all the other high-upside arm in its system, but Muller is on course to be a mid-rotation starter who could make his MLB debut as soon as 2020.

Matz (forearm) relayed that he felt completely healthy following his 45-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, but manager Mickey Callaway wasn't willing to commit to the left-hander being ready to return from the 10-day injured list to start Saturday's game against the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

The Mets may just want to wait and see how Matz feels over the next day or two before determining his next step, but he appears quite likely to slot back into the rotation this weekend. As Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports, Matz's bullpen session included several curveballs, the pitch that had previously caused most of the nerve discomfort in his left arm. Given that Matz said he's comfortable throwing his full arsenal, he likely wouldn't face significant restrictions if he does in fact rejoin the rotation this week. Triple-A Syracuse hurlers Chris Flexen and Corey Oswalt would be the likeliest candidates to make a spot start in Miami if the Mets decide to err on the side of caution and keep Matz on the IL a little longer.