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Reed is on the disabled list with High-A Visalia due to an undisclosed injury.

Reed had a 6.06 ERA in 35.2 innings following a promotion to High-A, and his struggles seem to be attributable to a velocity decline, likely caused by this undisclosed injury. On the one hand, it is encouraging to know that his struggles were likely due to an injury, and not a lack of ability to get High-A hitters out. However, if it is an arm injury, he could be slated for a lengthy absence from the mound. It would not be surprising if he did not pitch again in 2016.

Matz (shoulder) is dealing with a "mild" shoulder strain, Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball reports.

Matz met with doctors Monday, and while the strain could land him on the shelf, the results have to be considered somewhat of a relief overall. The young left-hander has no structural damage but is also battling some rotator cuff irritation, in addition to the previously discovered bone spur in his elbow, which he's pitched through for several months. All of that could add up to another skipped start, or perhaps even a stay on the disabled list, though the Mets are yet to comment on how they'll handle the situation. Manager Terry Collins intimated that Matz could make his next start Thursday, but if he's ultimately skipped, it will be Seth Lugo, who took the hill in Matz's place Friday night, serving as the replacement. "He's done a very nice job here," Collins said, regarding Lugo. "Even though [the Giants] hit some balls pretty hard, he didn't shy away from the strike zone. That's impressive."

Strasburg was placed on the 15-day DL on Monday due to right elbow soreness.

Strasburg has been shelled for 15 earned runs over his last two starts, most recently allowing nine runs on nine hits across just 1.2 innings Wednesday in Colorado. While the Nationals initially dispelled any rumors of Strasburg dealing with a health issue, Monday's move would seem to contradict that, though at this point it's unclear if he's battling anything beyond general soreness. Strasburg was initially slated to take the hill Monday, but the Nationals will now recall A.J. Cole from Triple-A to start against the Orioles.

Urena (2-4) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over six innings while striking out three in Sunday's win over the Pirates.

He's now posted quality starts in two of his last four trips to the mound, but Urena coughed up 13 runs in 10.1 innings during the other two, giving you an idea of how risky a fantasy play he is. His next start will come at home Saturday against the Padres in a seemingly winnable matchup, but which version of Urena will show up is anybody's guess.

DeSclafani (7-2) allowed four runs on eight hits and a walk over seven innings while striking out six in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers.

He won his first six decisions after coming off the DL in mid-June, but DeSclafani has had a rougher go of things lately, posting a 4.37 ERA and 1.23 WHIP over his last six starts and 35 innings. His 35:10 K:BB over that stretch is still strong, however, so he's hardly been a liability. The righty will face another tough test in his next start Saturday in hitter-friendly Arizona.

Urias (4-2) blanked the Reds for six innings in Sunday's win, scattering six hits and striking out six without walking a batter.

The rookie has had his struggles, but Urias fully looked the part of a future ace Sunday. The Dodgers haven't yet committed to giving the 20-year-old lefty any more turns in the rotation this season as they keep a careful eye on his workload, but he certainly did his part to earn more starts down the stretch.

Corbin pitched two innings in Sunday's loss to the Padres, allowing three hits and two runs (both earned). He struck out two and walked one.

The move to the bullpen hasn't changed the results for Corbin, who's struggled pretty much all season. Since shifting to a relief role, he's allowed six hits and five earned runs over 4.1 innings. For the season, the lefty now has a 5.73 ERA to go along with a 1.67 WHIP, leaving him off the radar in nearly all fantasy formats that don't take future value into account.

Velasquez (8-6) allowed five runs on seven hits over six innings in a 9-0 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. He struck out seven and walked two.

Velasquez allowed two home runs Sunday and has now given up eight long balls over his last three starts. Unsurprisingly that's made his ERA rise -- it's now 4.31. The young fireballer may have two or three more starts left this season before he reaches an innings cap. He'll face the Mets in his next start.

Syndergaard was brilliant Sunday, allowing just two hits with two walks while striking out six over eight shutout innings, to notch the win against the Giants.

Syndergaard needed 98 pitches, 66 of them strikes, to get through eight innings. He mixed his fastball and off-speed pitches to keep San Francisco off-balance, painting the corners all night. The victory was Syndergaard's second straight, upping his mark on the year to 11-7, tying Bartolo Colon for most wins on the staff.

Hammel was shelled for 10 runs (six earned) on 10 hits and two walks across just 3.1 innings in Sunday's loss to Colorado. He struck out two.

Hammel's 22-inning scoreless streak came to a prompt end Sunday, as he was blitzed for seven runs in the first inning and was finished off later by Nolan Arenado's second three-run homer of the game. Hammel has had a strong season overall, as his ERA still sits at a tidy 3.05 even after Sunday's shellacking, and entered the contest on a six-start win streak. He will have the opportunity to get back on track Saturday versus the Dodgers.