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Zach Davies SP | WAS
Brewers' Zach Davies: Makes second rehab start
Davies (shoulder) threw 57 pitches over 4.1 innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Colorado Springs on Sunday.
Davies tossed just 31 pitches and 1.2 innings in a rehab start with Colorado Springs on June 19, but he was able to up both numbers his second time out. Davies was expected to make at least three rehab starts before rejoining the Brewers, so look for an update on his status after he takes the ball again later this week.
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Eric Lauer SP | LAD
Padres' Eric Lauer: Throws six strong innings
Lauer didn't factor into the decision against the Giants on Sunday, giving up one earned run on five hits over six innings while striking out four and walking one in the Padres' 3-2 extra-innings defeat.
Lauer pitched well in this contest, but a lack of run support and a blown save by Brad Hand sent the Padres to the defeat, and he had to settle for a second straight no-decision. He's been on a nice run of late, as he hasn't given up more than three earned in an outing since May 28. However, his ERA still stands at 5.05, and he has a bloated 1.75 WHIP through 57 innings thanks to a handful of rough outings from earlier in the season -- numbers that still make it hard to trust him as a consistent fantasy option.
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Rich Hill SP | KC
Dodgers' Rich Hill: Mediocre in second start back
Hill gave up four runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five in five innings Sunday against the Mets. He did not factor into the decision.
He was much less effective in his second start off the disabled list than he was in his first start earlier this week, when he tossed six scoreless innings against the Cubs. This inconsistency coupled with his well-documented fragility is why Hill can be a frustrating player in fantasy. His next start will come next weekend at home against the Rockies.
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Ben Meyer SP | MIA
Marlins' Ben Meyer: Recalled from Triple-A
Meyer was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans on Sunday, Craig Mish of Sirius XM reports.
Caleb Smith (shoulder) was placed on the disabled list, and with the Marlins' rotation severely depleted by injuries, Meyer was promoted to provide some length out of the bullpen. Since he had been working as a starter at Triple-A, he will be capable of pitching multiple innings in his appearances out of the MLB bullpen. Meyer had a 4.27 ERA, a 1.27 WHIP and a 42:15 K:BB in 52.2 innings at Triple-A.
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German Marquez SP | SD
Rockies' German Marquez: Takes beating from Miami
Marquez (5-8) allowed six runs (five earned) in 3.1 innings Sunday, giving up nine hits and three walks in a 8-5 loss to Miami. He allowed a home run and struck out six.
June can't end fast enough for Marquez, who has now allowed 25 runs (24 earned) in just 25.1 innings this month. His ERA has jumped from 4.21 to 5.53 during this abysmal stretch. Marquez owns a 5-8 record with an 84:35 K:BB in 83 innings this season. He'll try to end June on a good note next Saturday against the Dodgers.
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Trevor Williams RP | TEX
Pirates' Trevor Williams: Strikes out six in loss to D-backs
Williams (6-5) allowed three runs on five hits with no walks across six innings while taking the loss Sunday against the Diamondbacks. He struck out six.
All the real damage to Williams' ledger came on early home runs, which included a two-run shot from David Peralta in the first inning and a solo job from John Ryan Murphy in the second. He cruised the rest of the way and finished with a quality start, but unfortunately the offense could do little against Clay Buchholz and the Arizona bullpen. Williams has pitched well over his last two starts, allowing three earned runs with a 13:2 K:BB across 13 total innings. He'll look to continue his recent form in a favorable matchup next weekend against the Padres.
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Drew Rucinski SP | ATH
Marlins' Drew Rucinski: Gets the win Sunday
Rucinski (2-1) allowed three runs in 2.2 innings Sunday, yielding five hits and a walk in a 8-5 win over Colorado. He gave up a home run and struck out one.
Rucinski came in during the second inning after starter Caleb Smith left due to a shoulder injury. It wasn't a great performance by any means, but Miami's offense did enough work to give the 29-year-old a win. Rucinski owns a 4.63 ERA in 11.2 innings this season.
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Walker Buehler SP | SD
Dodgers' Walker Buehler: Throws bullpen session
Buehler (ribs) threw a bullpen session Sunday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Buehler was scheduled to throw a session Saturday, but the session was delayed as he was still feeling pain in his ribs. It doesn't appear that the setback was a major one, as he ended up only being delayed one day.
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Noah Syndergaard SP | CLE
Mets' Noah Syndergaard: Throws off mound
Syndergaard (finger) threw off a mound Sunday, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports.
Syndergaard continues to progress in his recovery from a strained ligament in his right index finger. He's now been out for a full month, so there's a good chance he needs a rehab assignment before returning to the action, though an exact timetable has yet to be determined.
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Jordan Lyles RP | KC
Padres' Jordan Lyles: Heads to disabled list
Lyles (forearm) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Lyles was scratched from his start Saturday with forearm tightness. He's not expected to need surgery but will end up missing at least a few starts. Robert Stock was called up in a corresponding move.