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Fried exited Tuesday's game against the Dodgers after being hit in the left hand by a line drive, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Fried made a couple warm-up tosses to see if he could remain in the game prior to being removed. The 25-year-old ended up being charged with four runs on four hits over one inning, and should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.

Quantrill is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Mets, Yahoo Sports reports.

The Padres will keep a six-man rotation intact for the time being after Quantrill pitched well enough in his MLB debut last week against the Braves to earn another start. The 2016 first-round pick will test himself against another NL East opponent after limiting Atlanta to two runs on six hits and a walk over 5.2 innings.

Manager Gabe Kapler wouldn't confirm that Velasquez's rotation spot was safe Monday, saying "I haven't made any determinations beyond tonight," Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

Kapler's comments didn't make it sound as though a change is definitely going to come soon, but the Phillies certainly seem to be losing patience with Velasquez. His 3.86 ERA this season doesn't line up with his 5.61 FIP, and he's allowed eight runs while walking eight batters in a combined 7.2 innings over his last two starts. The primary candidate to replace Velasquez in the rotation would likely be Nick Pivetta, would was sent to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in mid-April after posting an 8.35 ERA in his first four starts of the season.

Urias struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Monday to record his first save of the season in a 5-3 win over Atlanta.

With Kenley Jansen having pitched three straight days, the Dodgers' closer was unavailable for Monday's contest and manager Dave Roberts somewhat surprisingly turned to Urias to handle things in the ninth. The young southpaw looked good in retiring the heart of Atlanta's order, touching 97 mph with his fastball. He now sports a 3.55 ERA and 31:9 K:BB through 25.1 innings over four starts and four relief appearances, and Urias will likely continue to fill a variety of roles on the Dodgers' staff as the season progresses.

Buehler (4-0) picked up the win in Monday's 5-3 victory over Atlanta, allowing three runs on five hits over seven innings while striking out eight.

The right-hander threw 100 pitches (74 strikes) for the first time in his longest outing of the year, and just his second quality start in eight trips to the mound. Buehler will carry a 4.95 ERA and 32:9 K:BB through 36.1 innings into his next start Saturday, at home against the Nats.

Gausman (1-3) took the loss Monday, giving up five runs (three earned) on seven hits and four walks over 4.1 innings while striking out six as Atlanta was downed 5-3 by the Dodgers.

Slapped with a five-game suspension prior to the start of the game that he immediately appealed, Gausman's focus may have been disrupted, and even one of the unearned runs was a product of his own throwing error. The right-hander will take a 5.00 ERA and 40:15 K:BB through 36 innings into his next start, although when that outing happens will depend on how quickly his appeal gets heard. Gausman tentatively lines up for his next start Saturday against the Diamondbacks if his appeal situation isn't resolved by then.

Paddack (3-1) picked up the win in Monday's 4-0 victory over the Mets, scattering four hits and a walk over 7.2 scoreless innings while striking out a career-high 11.

The rookie was simply brilliant in a clash with reigning NL Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom and reigning NL Rookie of the Month Pete Alonso, generating a massive 21 swinging strikes among his 91 pitches (66 total strikes). Paddack allowed only one runner to even reach scoring position, and he now boasts a 1.55 ERA and 46:10 K:BB through 40.2 innings. With Cal Quantrill getting another start Tuesday and an off day coming Thursday, Paddack appears set to get some extra rest before taking the mound again next week on the road against the Dodgers.

DeGrom (2-4) took the loss Monday, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk over seven innings while striking out seven as the Mets fell 4-0 to the Padres.

The reigning NL Cy Young winner was in top form, firing 72 of 103 pitches for strikes and generating 19 swinging strikes, but rookie Chris Paddack was just that much better for San Diego. DeGrom now has his ERA down to 3.60, and he'll look to continue whittling away at it Sunday in a home start against the Marlins.

Hamels allowed three runs on five hits and two walks over six innings Monday, striking out seven and taking a no-decision in the loss to Miami.

Hamels left the contest in line for a win but Pedro Strop's ninth-inning meltdown cost him his shot to move to 4-0. He was spotted a 3-0 lead after the first inning but yielded a pair of runs in the third before allowing a solo shot to Jon Berti in the sixth. Hamels will put his 3.38 ERA on the line at home against the Brewers on Saturday.

Alcantara threw five innings Monday, allowing three runs on four hits and six walks in a win over the Cubs. He struck out five and took the no-decision.

On a positive note, Alcantara kept the Cubs off the board after yielding all three runs in the first frame, started by a two-run shot from Anthony Rizzo. The 23-year-old righty has allowed three or more runs in four of his last five outings, raising his ERA to 4.93. After striking out six batters and walking none in his 2019 debut, Alcantara owns a 21:21 K:BB over the last 30.1 innings. Still in search of his second win, he'll take on the Mets in New York on Saturday.