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Matz (3-2) took the loss against the Brewers on Friday, giving up three runs on nine hits over 5.2 innings. He struck out three and walked one.

Matz emerged with a decent final line, missing a quality start by one out, but he only received one run of support and was ultimately outdueled by Brandon Woodruff and given his second loss of the season. The left-hander is off to a decent start aside from a six-run blowup against the Phillies on April 16, as he's now the owner of a 3.86 ERA, a 1.20 WHIP and a 32:9 K:BB through 35 innings.

Woodruff (4-1) picked up the win against the Mets on Friday, giving up one earned run on six hits over five innings, striking out seven and walking two as the Brewers took a 3-1 victory.

The right-hander was knocked around for five runs by the Dodgers in April, but he's bounced back with two solid efforts against the Mets. His 4.71 ERA and 1.49 WHIP through 36.1 innings aren't spectacular, but Woodruff does sport an impressive 45:12 K:BB. He lines up to take on the Nationals at home in his next start Wednesday.

Lauer allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Friday.

He was far from dominant, inducing only five swinging strikes on 80 pitches, but this was a commendable effort against a tough lineup. Lauer's strikeout rate is up slightly, but his skill set is not particularly exciting; he's a streaming option at best in most leagues. With the Padres temporarily moving to a six-man rotation, Lauer projects to make his next start next weekend in Colorado.

Kershaw allowed three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out six over six innings in a no-decision against the Padres on Friday.

Manny Machado touched Kershaw up for a two-run homer in the first inning, and Ian Kinsler followed suit with a solo shot in the third. Kershaw was solid otherwise and once again completed six innings, so he's turned in quality starts in all four outings so far since coming off the injured list. Kershaw is in line to face the Braves at home next week.

Eickhoff didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Nationals, allowing one run on three hits and three walks while striking out seven across five innings.

Eickhoff was on track to record his second consecutive quality start but was removed prior to the sixth inning at just 87 pitches -- likely a precaution given his injury history. The right-hander has been sharp in four appearances (three starts) since earning a promotion in mid-April, compiling a 2.05 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB across 22 innings. Eickhoff will look to keep things rolling in his next start, which will come on the road against the Cardinals.

Musgrove (1-3) allowed seven runs (five earned) on six hits with one strikeout and two walks across just 2.2 innings during a loss to the Athletics on Friday.

Friday was just one of those nights for Musgrove and the Pirates. Athletics veteran catcher Josh Phegley, who had 15 RBI last year, crushed Musgrove and Pirates pitching, knocking in eight runs. Musgrove struggled against multiple hitters, though, and the Pirates defense made matters worse, committing two errors early to get the ball rolling for the Oakland offense. It was a horrific start that dropped Musgrove to 1-3 this year, but he still has a 2.63 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 32 strikeouts in 37.2 innings. Musgrove will look to get back on track on the road against the Cardinals next Thursday.

Gray allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two over five innings in a no-decision against the Giants on Friday.

The Reds jumped out to an eight-run lead and Gray appeared in line for his first win of the season, but incredibly, Cincinnati gave it all back and ultimately lost 12-11 in extra innings. Gray really labored in the fourth inning and was pulled after 82 pitches, so he still is yet to exceed 90 pitches in an outing this season. He's been pitching well for the most part (38:11 K:BB, one homer allowed in 34.2 innings), and the wins should come if the Reds' bats ever get going consistently. The 29-year-old will face his former team in Oakland next week.

Gausman was ejected from Friday's game against the Marlins in the second inning for throwing behind Jose Urena, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Prior to exiting, Gausman allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out one across 1.2 innings. Seeing as the right-hander only threw 28 pitches before being tossed, manager Brian Snitker said he could be used sooner than his next scheduled start, per 680 The Fan Atlanta.

Nix (elbow) could begin a throwing program next week, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Nix is reportedly progressing well from a small UCL tear in his right elbow. The young right-hander, who opted to forego Tommy John surgery, said his elbow has healed nicely as a result of rest and a PRP injection. As such, Nix could be an option for the Padres during the second-half of the season, assuming he continues to progress without any setbacks.

Houser was recalled from Triple-A San Antonio on Friday.

Houser made one start for the Brewers in April, allowing five runs in four innings of work. He may be up as a reliever this time around, with Jay Jackson optioned in a corresponding move, but it's not out of the question that he gets another shot to start in place of Freddy Peralta, who owns an 8.31 ERA in five starts.