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Urena (1-3) picked up the win in Saturday's 9-3 victory over the Nationals, allowing three runs (two earned) on eight hits and a walk over six innings while striking out four.

The right-hander seems to be finding his footing after a sluggish start to 2019, reeling off back-to-back quality starts against two tough opponents in the Nats and Phillies. Urena will take a 5.74 ERA and 21:6 K:BB through 26.2 innings into his next outing Friday in Philadelphia.

Soroka is listed as the probable starter for Wednesday's game in Cincinnati.

Soroka pitched well enough in his season debut for the Braves that it was expected he would remain in the rotation, and this serves as confirmation. Touki Toussaint, who was lit up for seven earned runs in 1.1 innings Saturday, would be the likely odd man out with Mike Foltynewicz (elbow) set to return next week. It is also possible the Braves go with a six-man rotation in the short term. Regardless, Soroka's spot seems safe for now.

Lauer (2-3) struck out five and allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks across five innings in a loss to the Reds on Saturday.

The 23-year-old kept the ball in the yard, which has been an issue for him this year, but the Reds scratched out three runs on their six hits. Lauer has displayed great control this season (23:7 K:BB), but opposing hitters are batting .290 against him, which has led to a 1.41 WHIP and 4.67 ERA in 27 innings. His next start should be against the Nationals on the road next Saturday.

Castillo (2-1) struck out nine and allowed one run on four hits and one walk in six innings in a victory over the Padres on Saturday.

The 26-year-old continues to dazzle early this season. He hasn't allowed more than two runs in any start and owns a 1.47 ERA this year. Opponents are hitting just .129 against him, which has helped Castillo also post a 0.88 WHIP. If owners have any complaints about him, it's that he's walked 14 in 30.2 innings, but he's also struck out 41. His next scheduled start is Friday in St. Louis.

Senzatela (1-1) allowed four runs on seven hits with three strikeouts and one walk across six innings in a loss to the Phillies on Saturday.

The 24-year-old ran into major trouble in the fourth, giving up a bases-clearing double. That was after he gave up a run in the third as well. He pitched two more scoreless frames after that, but the damage was already done. Even still, Senzatela is off to a fairly good start with a 3.55 ERA. a 1.18 WHIP and seven strikeouts in 12.2 innings. His next outing should be on the road against the Braves on Friday.

Toussaint gave up seven earned runs in just 1.1 innings in a no-decision against Cleveland on Saturday. He allowed six hits and one walk while striking out two.

Toussaint gave up two runs in the first inning on two wild pitches and two hits, and he also hit a batter. Things did not improve in the second inning as he allowed four more hits and hit two more batters before being removed. The 22-year-old was making his first start of the season, and now has an 8.59 ERA and 1.77 WHIP along with an 9:3 K:BB in 7.1 innings.

Darvish (1-3) took the loss Saturday against the Diamondbacks by allowing three runs on five hits across five innings. He struck out seven and walked three.

Darvish gave up a pair of solo home runs in the first inning and gave up another run in the second, but was able to settle down over his final three frames. The 32-year-old has undoubtedly pitched better in his last two starts following a rough beginning to the season, but he's still struggled a bit with his command by issuing seven walks. The veteran right-hander has a 5.96 ERA, 1.72 WHIP and 25:18 K:BB across 22.2 innings and lines up to face the Diamondbacks again next weekend.

Nola (2-0) allowed three runs on nine hits with nine strikeouts and one walk across 5.2 innings in a victory over the Rockies on Saturday.

The right-hander has struggled with home runs all month, and at Coors Field, it became a problem again Saturday. Nola tossed up two bombs in the first two frames; he has now allowed seven home runs in just 25 innings this season. Opponents are also batting .300 against Nola, but the home runs are probably still his biggest issue. Nola owns a 6.84 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 28 strikeouts in five starts this season. His next outing will be at home against the Marlins on Thursday.

Taillon (1-2) picked up the win in Saturday's 3-1 rain-shortened victory over the Giants, giving up one run on four hits and a walk over five innings while striking out three.

Inclement weather caused the game to be called after five full innings, putting Taillon's win in the books. The right-hander threw 56 of 79 pitches for strikes in the strong effort, and he'll carry a 3.12 ERA and 20:6 K:BB over 26 innings into his next outing Thursday, at home against Arizona.

Ryu (2-1) took the loss Saturday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out nine over 5.2 innings against the Brewers.

Ryu pitched well but was victimized by solo home runs in the third and sixth innings from Christian Yelich. The 32-year-old was returning from stint on the injured list for a groin injury but was able to throw 92 pitches. Ryu has a 3.10 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP, and he'll look to get back in the win column Thursday against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.