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Paddack will require workload management throughout the season, with the starter targeting 130 to 150 innings, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Paddack threw 90 minor-league innings last season, his first after undergoing Tommy John surgery. The Padres elected to start him on the big-league roster despite limited experience in the upper minors in order to avoid wasting his innings this season, and he's rewarded the team so far, recording an excellent 1.91 ERA in six starts. The innings target was given by the pitcher himself, as the Padres haven't specifically laid out their plan for the young hurler. So far, the plan has seemed to involve a pitch count (he's yet to throw 90 pitches) and a temporary six-man rotation, but changes could come down the stretch, especially if the Padres appear to be in line for a playoff berth.

Gore struck out eight over five scoreless, no-hit innings Sunday in High-A Lake Elsinore's 8-0 win over Lancaster. He issued two walks and allowed no other baserunners in the 74-pitch outing.

The Padres are overflowing with intriguing pitching prospects at multiple levels of the organization, but perhaps no hurler boasts as high of a ceiling as Gore. With the health issues that plagued him in 2018 now in the rear-view mirror, the 20-year-old lefty has taken off over his first six outings in the hitter-friendly California League. Gore has surrendered just four runs through 31.1 innings while posting a 45:6 K:BB and limiting opposing batters to a .143 average. A promotion to Double-A Amarillo could soon be in the cards for Gore if he continues to befuddle Cal League hitters in his subsequent outings.

Matz underwent tests on his forearm Monday which confirmed that he's dealing with a nerve issue and has no structural damage on his elbow, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Matz avoided the worst-case scenario and won't be out for particularly long. He's expected to miss one start but not much more than that, and the Mets have yet to decide whether or not to place him on the injured list.

Keller isn't an immediate candidate for recall as the organization would like him to focus on adding a new pitch (a slider/cutter) to his repertoire at the Triple-A level, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

"He's gaining some confidence in it (the slider/cutter) and some willingness to use it in key situations," general manager Neal Huntington said. Pittsburgh will start Steven Brault and Nick Kingham on Tuesday and Wednesday, and hope to have Chris Archer back in a week. Keller, who's totaled 16 starts at the Triple-A level, has struggled with his control (14 walks in 31 innings) but posted a 16:2 K:BB in his last two games. "Keller is making great strides," Huntington said. "His last two starts are really reasons for us to continue to be optimistic about Mitch." For the season, the 23-year-old has registered a 3.48 ERA and 1.55 WHIP. More than ever, it seems likely he'll be up before September -- provided he continues to show improved control and command.

Walker (elbow) threw a 34-pitch bullpen session Friday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

The Diamondbacks are targeting Walker for a four-inning session next week at extended spring training. He's tossed a series of bullpen sessions and simulated games with no setbacks.

Martinez (shoulder) needed just six pitches to get through a perfect fifth inning in High-A Peoria's win over Bowling Green on Sunday.

It was Martinez's first rehab outing after a long recovery process. Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports Martinez induced a trio of groundouts during his one frame, and he's likely to progress up the minor-league ladder in short order during his rehab assignment.

Quintana (4-1) yielded two runs on eight hits and two walks in six innings Sunday, earning the victory over the Cardinals. He struck out two batters.

It wasn't the most attractive stat line, but Quintana played the role of game manager and got the job done. He kept the Cardinals scoreless through five before getting tagged with a two-run double from Yadier Molina in the sixth. Quintana lowered his ERA to 3.40 in 39.2 innings. However, he's struck out just four batters over his last two outings after fanning 36 in his first five starts. He'll take the mound at home against Milwaukee on Friday.

Wainwright (3-3) allowed five runs on five hits and two walks across five innings Sunday, taking the loss against the Cubs. He struck out two batters and gave up a home run.

Wainwright allowed just one run on a Willson Contreras solo homer through four innings before things unraveled. He gave up two more runs in the fifth before getting tagged with three straight hits to start the sixth inning, ending his rough evening. He threw just 47 of 76 pitches for strikes and watched his ERA rise to 4.46. He'll take the mound Friday at home against the Pirates.

Greinke gave up three runs on six hits and no walks while striking out four through six innings in a no-decision against the Rockies on Sunday.

Greinke didn't have overwhelming stuff, inducing only seven swinging strikes, but he delivered another quality start even though he didn't factor into the decision. He has been consistent, posting seven consecutive quality starts. The right-hander has a 5-1 record with a 3.42 ERA and 50:8 K:BB through eight starts this season. Greinke will get his next start Friday against the Braves.

Castillo yielded four runs on four hits and two walks over seven innings Sunday, taking the no-decision during a loss to the Giants. He struck out nine batters.

Castillo had allowed just one baserunner via a fourth-inning walk through five frames. He then was drilled for four runs in the sixth, including a three-run shot from Buster Posey. It was the worst outing of the year for Castillo, who still owns a terrific 1.96 ERA and 59:19 K:BB. The 6-foot-2 righty will aim for revenge against San Francisco on Friday.