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Eickhoff (0-6) allowed five runs, four of which were earned, on six hits and five walks while striking out two over 2.2 innings to take the loss Friday against the Giants.

Eickhoff was absolutely brutal in this outing as he allowed 11 baserunners in less than three innings of work. His ERA soared from 4.74 to 5.13, and he's a poor fantasy option, even in deep leagues. He'll make his next start Wednesday against the Braves.

Taillon (groin) allowed one earned run and recorded six strikeouts over five innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Taillon looked impressive in his second rehab appearances after tossing three shutout innings with Double-A Altoona earlier this week, indicating a return to the Pittsburgh rotation could be imminent. The right-hander has been making progress after undergoing surgery for testicular cancer last month and shown little rust while facing live hitters. The team may wish for him to continue building up his arm strength after throwing just 68 pitches Friday, but a firm decision should be made available soon.

Urena (3-3) allowed five runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out one over 4.1 innings, but didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Diamondbacks.

Urena was provided a four-run lead in the first inning, but squandered it and lost a great opportunity to pick up a victory. This was the second time in his last six starts he's allowed opponents to score more than two runs, and with a 3.80 ERA on the year, he's a useful though inconsistent fantasy option. He'll make his next start Wednesday against the Cubs.

Corbin (4-6) allowed six runs, five of which were earned, on nine hits and one walk while striking out four across five innings to take the loss Friday against the Marlins.

Corbin was lit up for four runs in the first inning and although he settled down afterwards, he put the Diamondbacks into too large of a hole to come back from. He's only been moderately effective in one of his last six starts, and his 5.43 ERA makes him a player to avoid in fantasy lineups. He'll make his next start Friday against the Brewers.

Wood (shoulder) is expected to return during the June 9-11 series against the Reds, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.

His examination by team doctors "was as benign as possible," per manager Dave Roberts. Wood will miss a second start, but it sounds like he will be back next weekend for the end of the homestand. While the lefty's track record of injuries, his funky delivery and a spike in innings from a year ago are legitimate concerns, Wood has been excellent when on the mound this season, with Roberts going so far as to label Wood the team's "1A."

Lynn (4-3) allowed two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out six over 5.1 innings, but didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Cubs.

Lynn had an early 2-0 lead, but departed the contest after allowing a game-tying run in the sixth inning while piling up a pitch count of 103. He's failed to pitch into the seventh inning in five of his last six starts, but his 2.97 ERA makes him an excellent fantasy option. He'll make his next start Wednesday against the Reds.

Velasquez's (elbow) MRI revealed a minor flexor strain, Ryan Lawrence of The Philly Voice reports. General manager Matt Klentak said that the result was "as good of news as [the Phillies] could have hoped for."

Elbow issues are always concerning for pitchers, but it appears that Velasquez's particular diagnosis is the best case scenario all things considered. There's still no firm timetable for his return, but it appears that Velasquez will avoid a multi-month stint on the disabled list. Nick Pivetta will likely hold down a rotation spot in Velasquez's absence. The Phillies are set to shut Velasquez down for "a couple weeks," before deciding the next step of his rehab process, according to Stephen Gross of The Morning Call.

Lively will start Saturday's game against the Giants in what will be his big-league debut, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

He is with the Phillies on Friday, but has not been officially called up. Lively, a 25-year-old righty, has typically been excellent at preventing runs and baserunners in the minor leagues, and this year has been no different, as he boasts a 2.40 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in nine starts for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Despite those sparkling ratios, he lacks even mid-rotation stuff, profiling as a No. 5 starter or swing man. He has 45 strikeouts in 56.1 innings, and even against a weak Giants offense, he is a high-risk start Saturday in most formats. If he can tread water, he could stick in the rotation for the foreseeable future, as Vince Velasquez (elbow) and Clay Buchholz (forearm) are both on the DL.

Walker (blister) will not be able to make Sunday's planned start against the Marlins, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

He said his blister is 90 percent healed, but it was preventing him from throwing his bullpen session on time, and thus he will be preemptively scratched from Sunday's targeted start. The Diamondbacks can take advantage of Monday's off day and work with a four-man rotation until June 10 against the Brewers, at which time Walker might be ready to step into the mix.

Freeland (6-3) allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three batters over six innings during Thursday's win over Seattle.

The rookie is turning in a respectable rookie campaign with a 3.53 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 5.5 K/9. His six wins are also an impressive total. However, the lack of punchouts and hitter-friendly home park limit his virtual upside. His home ERA is 76 points higher than his road mark, after all. Freeland lines up to face Cleveland at Coors Field in his next start, which projects as a difficult matchup for the lefty.