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Keller was tagged for four runs in two innings Friday, giving up four hits (including two homers) and one walk while striking out one, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

He's given up 10 runs in four innings and hasn't looked like a prospect ready for a quick promotion to the major leagues. "If anything else, it'll give him an edge, a chip on his shoulder," manager Clint Hurdle said. "Nobody likes to go out and not have success, but I think it will give him increased focus going into his 3A season." The 22-year-old has made only 10 starts at the Triple-A level and will likely spend a good chunk of the summer honing his craft with Indianapolis.

Williams made his Grapefruit League debut Friday, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks in three innings. He struck out three Toronto batters.

Williams pitched fairly well Friday, but surrendered a pair of homers to Anthony Alford. The righty unveiled a curveball that he's been working on in simulated games. Williams threw the pitch only six times in 2018. While the curveball could add to Williams' repertoire, it didn't appear particularly effective.

Wacha surrendered two runs on six hits and struck out two over four innings Friday against Washington.

Wacha allowed two solo homers in the first inning but managed to settle down and hold the Nationals at bay for the remainder of his outing. He struggled to keep runners off the basepaths, although he didn't hand out any free passes, which was an issue last season (71:36 K:BB over 84.1 frames).

Kershaw (shoulder) played catch on flat ground and simulated his windup from around 60 feet near the end of his throwing session Friday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Kershaw has yet to get back on a mound, although he's consistently been throwing from flat ground and did make some throws from 60 feet. Assuming his shoulder continues to respond well, Kershaw will likely return to mound work in the near future.

Paddack tossed four scoreless innings against the Athletics in Cactus League play on Friday, scattering three hits and striking out seven with no walks in San Diego's 6-5 defeat.

Paddack gave up a pair of runs in 2.2 innings in his last start, but the right-hander bounced back with a sharp outing in this contest, lowering his spring training ERA down to 2.08. If Paddack ends up parlaying his strong spring into a spot in the big-league rotation, manager Andy Green said the team will be "cognizant of his workload throughout the season" given that the 23-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery two years ago.

Webb was optioned to the minors Friday.

Webb spent the start of camp on the big-league side, throwing 2.2 scoreless spring innings. With just six starts at the Double-A level under his belt, he's likely a year away from pushing for a major-league job.

Ynoa was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

Ynoa had spent the start of camp on the big-league side as a member of the 40-man roster, though he was never considered a candidate for an Opening Day roster spot. With just six starts at the High-A level under his belt and an 8.03 ERA in those starts, he's still quite a ways from pushing for a big-league job.

Gonzalez was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday.

Gonzalez had spent the first part of camp with the big-league club but wasn't considered likely to make the Opening Day roster. The 23-year-old struggled to a 5.73 ERA in a 22-inning debut for the Marlins last season.

Woodruff will start Saturday's split-squad game against the Athletics, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Woodruff was originally expected to get the starting nod Friday against the Diamondbacks, but Freddy Peralta will instead take the mound. Woodruff allowed three walks over one scoreless inning during his first spring appearance as he battles for a spot in the Brewers' starting rotation.

Peralta will start Friday's spring game against the Diamondbacks, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Brandon Woodruff had been in line to start Friday's contest, but he will be pushed back to Saturday, and Peralta will take the hill instead. Peralta will make his second appearance of the exhibition season after throwing a scoreless inning in his spring debut last Thursday.