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Urias will remain in the Dodgers' rotation through at least the All-Star break, Andy McCullough of the LA Times reports.

With Alex Wood getting transferred to the 60-day disabled list Wednesday, which puts him out until the end of July, the Dodgers are simply running out of healthy arms that can start at the major league level. Urias, who is just 19 years of age, is a healthy and viable option in the rotation who just picked up his first major league win, proving in the process that he's ready to stick at this level. The Dodgers will keep Urias in the rotation through at least the All-Star break, but manager Dave Roberts will likely have to reassess the situation thereafter given that veterans such as Brandon McCarthy , Hyun-Jin Ryu, and Brett Anderson will all be nearing returns by that point.

Wood (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Wednesday.

Wood's timetable does not have a major impact on his estimated return date with his move to the 60-day disabled list, but the move was necessary in order to add Brock Stewart to the 40-man roster. Wood has been on the DL since May 31 due to left posterior elbow soreness, but he's been making strides in his recovery and is close to starting a throwing program. Still, now that Wood is on the 60-day DL, he'll be out through the end of July rather than mid-July, which was the initial estimated return.

The Diamondbacks are hoping Greinke's oblique injury is just a tweak, but team executive Tony La Russa said on MLB Network Radio that it is unlikely Greinke will make his scheduled start Monday against the Padres.

He hasn't been officially ruled out for his next start, but it sounds like the Diamondbacks will probably need to tab a spot starter for Monday's game. There should be more information available over the rest of this week about the severity of the oblique injury that forced him from Tuesday's start after just two innings. Hopefully La Russa is right and it is just a tweak, but with the All-Star break looming, it might be sensible not to give Greinke the ball until after the midsummer's classic.

Sampson was promoted Wednesday by the Reds, replacing J.J. Hoover in the bullpen.

After seeing the Reds go 15 innings Tuesday, they needed a fresh arm in the bullpen, and Hoover was an easy sacrificial lamb. Sampson has had a good campaign at Triple-A Louisville, posting a 2.06 ERA and 0.979 WHIP with a 58:19 K:BB over 56.2 innings.

Anderson (4-8) was touched up for six runs (five earned) on eight hits over four innings Tuesday against the Dodgers. He walked two and didn't record a strikeout in the loss.

So much for the extra rest (eight days), as the Dodgers torched the 28-year-old for a second straight time. Although Tuesday wasn't as bad as the first, it still wasn't pleasant. Anderson failed to record a strikeout for the first time in his MLB career while giving up four-plus runs for the seventh time this season. The right-hander's ERA has been on the rise for nearly a month and it ballooned to 5.45 after this latest performance. Anderson will look to rebound and finish the first half on a high note Sunday against the Cardinals.

Urias (1-2) picked up his first MLB victory Tuesday against the Brewers. He pitched six innings, allowing two run, two hits and six walks while striking out six.

Urias set career highs for innings (six), pitches (100) and walks (six) while striking out six and limiting the damage to become the first teenager to win a game in the Majors since Felix Hernandez in 2005. The 19-year-old made more history at the plate with an RBI single in the Dodgers' three-run fourth-inning, making him the first teenage pitcher to get a hit since Dwight Gooden in 1984. He'll get the ball again on Sunday when he takes on the Rockies for his next start.

Eickhoff allowed two runs on seven hits and three walks with six strikeouts over five innings in a no-decision Tuesday against Arizona.

Eickhoff has been sharp of late -- he hasn't allowed more than two three runs in a start since May, and he has lowered his ERA from 4.07 to 3.38 this month. In 24 career starts, Eickhoff has a sharp 132:37 K:BB and a 3.12 ERA as he is looking like he'll be a fixture in Philadelphia's rotation for years to come.

Wacha (4-7) allowed four runs (three earned) on nine hits and a walk with four strikeouts over six innings in Tuesday's win over the Royals.

Wacha now has two consecutive victories and four consecutive quality starts. His ERA is still a bit ugly at 4.42, but most of that damage came in two disaster starts May 19 and May 24. He allowed 14 runs over eight innings in those two outings (15.75 ERA) but has given up just 32 earned runs in his other 14 starts (85.2 innings, 3.36 ERA).

Giolito was cruising along through four innings Tuesday before having his MLB debut ended by a long rain delay, allowing just one hit and two walks with one strikeout against the Mets.

Neither Giolito nor Mets starter Matt Harvey returned after the 83-minute delay, which left the elite prospect ineligible to win due to pitching less than five innings despite leaving with the lead. The plan was only to have the 21-year-old up with the big club until Stephen Strasburg (back) returns, but he may have earned himself a more extended look with a strong debut. If Strasburg doesn't return soon, Giolito could once again find himself on the mound Sunday against the Reds.

Greinke left Tuesday's game with tightness in his left oblique.

He left after briefly warming up for the start of the third inning, and interestingly the injury was on the non-throwing side of his body. That said, any injury to the abdominal area can sideline a pitcher, so Greinke should be considered highly questionable to make his next scheduled start on July 4. His status will be updated when more news about his timetable for recovery is released as the week goes on.