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Woodruff (5-1) allowed one run on four hits with nine strikeouts and no walks across six innings in a victory against the Nationals on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old was outstanding again, yielding just one run and striking out more than one hitter per inning for the third straight start. Woodruff gave up a lot of runs before this recent hot streak, but he still earned his fifth win of the season Wednesday. He is 5-1 with a 4.25 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 54 strikeouts in 42.1 innings this year. His next start is scheduled for Tuesday in Philadelphia.

Fried (hand) said he's optimistic that he'll be able to make his next scheduled start Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Fried exited his previous start in the second inning after getting hit in the hand by a comebacker. Fortunately, X-rays revealed no signs of a fracture, and the southpaw remains hopeful that he won't be forced to miss a turn through the rotation after reporting that his hand feels much better Wednesday. That said, a final decision regarding his status for Sunday's start likley won't come until later in the week. Should Fried be unable to take the mound, Sean Newcomb would be a candidate to step into the rotation for a spot start, assuming he isn't needed out of the bullpen prior to then.

Wright was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

As expected, Wright will join the Braves ahead of Wednesday's series finale against the Dodgers to provide length out of the bullpen after long reliever Josh Tomlin was used for four innings Tuesday. In three starts for the big club earlier in the season, Wright posted a 7.07 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 11:10 K:BB in 14 innings. Grant Dayton was sent to the minors in a corresponding move.

Wright will be recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Wright was originally scheduled to start for the Stripers on Wednesday, but he'll instead join the big-league bullpen to offer length after long reliever Josh Tomlin was called upon for four innings Tuesday. The 23-year-old Wright made three starts for the Braves earlier in the season, struggling to a 7.07 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 11:10 K:BB across 14 innings in those appearances.

Manager Mickey Callaway said the Mets are waiting to see if Matz (forearm) can start Tuesday against the Nationals, Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports reports.

Matz is currently nursing a nerve issue in his left forearm, but the Mets are hoping he'll be ready to rejoin the rotation after missing just one turn. Should Matz ultimately not prove ready to start Tuesday, the Mets could choose to send him to the IL for a week (with the move eligible to be backdated three days).

Taillon underwent a second opinion on his right elbow earlier this week, which confirmed a previous diagnosis of a flexor strain, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Though doctors have confirmed that Taillon isn't dealing with a tear of his surgically repaired elbow, he'll be subject to a no-throw program for at least four weeks while he waits for the soreness to subside. Since Taillon would likely require a rehab start or two before returning from the 10-day injured list, it's probably safe to rule him out through at least mid-June. Long relievers Nick Kingham and Steven Brault entered the rotation this week, but one of the two will presumably head back to the bullpen when Chris Archer (thumb) returns from the IL later this month.

Senzatela lasted 4.2 innings and took the loss Tuesday against the Giants after giving up seven runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out three.

Aside from ceding an Evan Longoria solo shot, Senzatela mostly skirted damage through the first three frames before things unraveled in the top of the fourth. After retiring the first two batters, Senzatela allowed the next six hitters to reach base, serving up home runs to Mac Williamson and Kevin Pillar along the way. The outing ballooned Senzatela's ERA to 5.67, but it doesn't necessarily put his rotation spot in peril with most of the Rockies' pitching staff struggling to find success. The rotation carries a collective 5.71 ERA into Wednesday's action.

Fried is uncertain to make his next scheduled start Sunday against the Diamondbacks after he exited Tuesday's 9-0 loss to the Dodgers in the second inning, when he was struck in his (left) throwing hand by a Alex Verdugo comebacker, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. "We're going to do everything in our power to go out and make that [Sunday] start," Fried said. "We'll see how the swelling is [Wednesday]."

Though Fried's upcoming availability is in peril, the club is likely just thankful the young southpaw avoided a more serious injury after X-rays revealed no signs of a fracture. As Fried himself alluded to, he's contending with soreness and swelling at this point, which could require more than a few days to subside. In the event Fried isn't available to pitch this weekend, Sean Newcomb may be the top candidate to pick up a start, assuming he's not needed out of the bullpen prior to Sunday.

Quantrill was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

The Padres don't need a sixth starter until next weekend thanks to a pair of upcoming off days, prompting the team to swap Quantrill out with a fresh bullpen arm (Gerardo Reyes). The 23-year-old Quantrill made a pair of starts during his time with the Padres, compiling a 3.60 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB in 10 innings.

Wood (back) is scheduled to resume throwing in two weeks, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Wood has been sidelined since spring training with a back injury. He underwent an exam last week after suffering a setback during a bullpen session, and while nothing new was revealed, the Reds decided it was best to shut the southpaw down for a few weeks to allow him to fully rest and recover. While an updated timeline for his return has yet to come into focus, the fact that Wood is still a couple of weeks away from resuming a throwing program suggests he won't be ready to rejoin the Reds until June at the earliest.