MLB Player News

Flaherty (1-0) gave up one run on three hits with no walks while striking out eight through six innings in a win over the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Flaherty earned his first win of the season as he delivered an eight-strikeout performance. The 23-year-old has a 1-0 record with a 2.93 ERA and 18 strikeouts through 15.1 innings this season. Flaherty will get his next start Tuesday at Milwaukee.

Maeda (2-1) gave up five runs on seven hits with one walk while striking out five through 5.1 innings in a loss to the Cardinals on Wednesday.

Maeda had a solid outing until giving up a single, triple and a home run in the sixth inning that ultimately ended his night. The silver lining: the right-hander only allowed one walk after giving out six free passes in his first two starts. The 30-year-old has a 4.76 ERA with 15 strikeouts through 17 innings this season. Maeda will make his next start Tuesday against the Reds.

Syndergaard (1-1) gave up four runs on five hits with no walks while striking out seven through seven innings in a win over the Twins on Wednesday.

Syndergaard was dominant through seven innings but didn't record an out in the eighth as he allowed three earned runs to end a solid performance on a sour note. The right-hander has a 1-1 record and 4.74 ERA with 20 strikeouts through 19 innings this season. Syndergaard will get his next start Monday against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

Paddack had his start bumped from Thursday to Friday against the Diamondbacks, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

The Padres want to provide Paddack with an additional day of rest, so Pedro Avila will be called up from Double-A Amarillo for the spot start. Paddack has 11 strikeouts and has allowed only one run on three hits across 8.2 innings during his first two starts.

Ryu (groin) threw from flat ground Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

It's encouraging to see Ryu throwing already, as he landed on the IL earlier in the week with a groin injury. The southpaw is expected to throw from flat ground again later in the week before potentially progressing to a bullpen session from there.

Taillon (head) threw from flat ground Wednesday and is on track to start Sunday against the Nationals, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Taillon was struck on the head by an Anthony Rizzo line drive during his most recent start, but he's shown no signs of a concussion and remains on track to make his next start on schedule. Through three starts this season, the right-hander owns a 3.00 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB in 15 innings.

Hill (knee) is scheduled to throw a three- or four-inning simulated game in Los Angeles on Friday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Hill threw a bullpen session Tuesday and he's now scheduled for Friday's simulated game, per Plunkett, after which more information should become available regarding his progress. Assuming he comes through Friday's work without a setback, a rehab start could be next on the docket as the veteran works his way back to the big-league rotation.

Gausman's scheduled start Wednesday against the Rockies has been postponed due to rain, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

The game will be made up during a mutual off-day in August. While nothing is official, the Braves figure to push their rotation back by a day, leaving Gausman to take the ball for Thursday's series opener against the Mets. The right-hander was sharp in his season debut against the Marlins over the weekend, striking out seven across seven scoreless innings while picking up the win.

Walker (elbow) threw a 39-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Richard Morin of the Arizona Republic reports.

Manager Torey Lovullo said the team will "slow play" Walker's rehab and that no firm plans have been established for the right-hander's next outing. Walker is rehabbing Tommy John elbow surgery he underwent in April of 2018.

Peralta didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 11-8 loss to the Angels, coughing up seven runs on eight hits and a walk over 3.1 innings while striking out five.

A pair of home runs by light-hitting Tommy La Stella were the big blows, but Peralta just couldn't get a big out when it counted, managing only six swinging strikes in 92 pitches (56 total strikes). The right-hander will take a 6.91 ERA, but an impressive 19:4 K:BB through 14.1 innings, into his next start Monday, at home against the Cardinals.