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Urena (0-3) took the loss against the Reds on Tuesday by giving up four runs on eight hits over five innings. He walked three and recorded four strikeouts.

Urena's third start of the season looked eerily similar to his first two starts as he now owns a 9.22 ERA, 2.12 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB across 13.2 innings. The lone saving grace Tuesday is that the 27-year-old was out of the game when the Reds exploded for 10 runs during the sixth and seventh innings. Urena lines up for a tough matchup Sunday against the Phillies.

Castillo (1-1) earned the win against the Marlins on Tuesday by giving up only two hits over seven shutout innings. He struck out eight and issued one walk.

The Reds exploded for 14 runs in Tuesday's victory, but Castillo needed minimal run support as he allowed only a single runner to reach second base. The 26-year-old is putting up ace-like numbers to begin the season with only two runs and five hits allowed across 19.2 innings to go along with a 25:8 K:BB. Castillo lines up for a tougher test on the road Monday against the Dodgers.

Black announced via Twitter on Tuesday that he underwent Tommy John surgery.

Black has barely pitched since 2016 as this is the third time he's undergone Tommy John surgery. The 27-year-old will be sidelined for the entire 2019 season and likely a good chunk of 2020.

Ryu (groin) is feeling better Tuesday and will throw a bullpen session soon, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Regardless of how he feels or how the bullpen session goes, Ryu will miss at least his next start, as he was placed on the injured list earlier in the day Tuesday. His return timeline should become clearer following the bullpen session.

Urias is expected to remain in the rotation for two more starts with Hyun-Jin Ryu on the injured list due to a groin strain, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Urias had been originally expected to make just one more start Friday against the Brewers, with Clayton Kershaw nearing a return from his shoulder injury. Urias will now be needed to take Ryu's spot in the rotation for at least one more turn once Kershaw returns, though Ryu's absence doesn't seem likely to be a long one, so Urias could head to the bullpen after that start.

Ryu (groin) was placed on the injured list as expected Tuesday.

The move was expected after Ryu strained his groin Monday against the Cardinals. Reliever JT Chargois was called up to take his place on the roster, though it remains unclear who will take Ryu's place in the rotation.

Keller allowed three runs (two earned) in 4.2 innings in his Triple-A season debut. He gave up three hits and five walks, striking out six.

The top prospect carried over a disappointing Grapefruit League showing (10 earned runs in four innings) with continued inconsistent control Friday. Keller needed 90 pitches to navigate less than five innings, throwing only 51 pitches for strikes. His five free passes tied a career high. Opportunity knocks for the right-hander in 2019, but he'll need to demonstrate better control. In 2018, Keller's walk rate jumped from 3.4 BB/9 (Double-A) to 3.8 BB/9 (Triple-A), though the 23-year-old was pitching at the Triple-A level for the first time.

Hill (knee) is expected to complete a bullpen session of 35-to-40 pitches Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Hill topped out at 20 pitches during his last side session Saturday, so he'll take another step forward by upping that count. If all goes well Tuesday, Hill could advance to throwing live batting practice later this week. Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) is on track to beat Hill back from the injured list, but the latter's eventual return will take on greater importance after the Dodgers lost another member of their rotation Monday. Hyun-Jin Ryu suffered a groin injury in his start against the Cardinals and will move to the IL.

Greene underwent Tommy John surgery Tuesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The procedure had been scheduled earlier in the month after Greene suffered a setback while recovering from an elbow strain. He won't get back to game action until the middle of the 2020 season.

Lauer (2-1) picked up the win Monday, giving up five runs on four hits and three walks over six innings while striking out eight in a 6-5 victory over the Giants.

It wasn't pretty on Lauer's end, but a three-homer barrage by the Padres -- capped by Framil Reyes' pinch-hit blast in the top of the seventh -- got him into the win column. The southpaw threw 56 of 90 pitches for strikes and now sports a 4.76 ERA and 13:5 K:BB through 17 innings. Lauer will next take the mound Saturday in Arizona.