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Masterson (shoulder) has been transferred to Triple-A Indianapolis, where he is scheduled to make two starts before the Pirates make a decision on whether to recall him, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Masterson's shoulder issues appear to be behind him and he is set to face stiffer competition up at Triple-A Indianapolis. He'll make at least two starts, and if he's able to get through them without any issues, he could be on his way back to the major leagues. In his lone start at High-A Bradenton, Masterson allowed two runs over five innings while racking up eight strikeouts and three walks.

Nicasio went six innings against Miami on Thursday, and allowed three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four.

Nicasio did just enough to keep his team on the game, but all signs point towards him being out of the rotation as soon as Pittsburgh promotes one of their pitching prospects. Nicasio struggled to the tune of a 6.75 ERA during May, but this start was clearly a step in the right direction, as he allowed less than four runs for the first time since April 29. His next scheduled start is slated for Tuesday at home against the Mets.

Eickhoff had an X-ray on his foot following Thursday's start, but he is expected to make his next scheduled start, Ryan Lawrence of The Philly Voice reports. "It's going to be a little swollen, I think, tomorrow. But I can walk on it fine. It feels OK to move around so I think it will be alright," said Eickhoff after Thursday's loss to the Brewers.

Eickhoff took a comebacker off the inside of his ankle during Thursday's start and had to be replaced by David Hernandez in the seventh inning, but he appears to have dodged anything serious. At this point, Eickhoff should be able to make his next scheduled start Tuesday against the Cubs.

Anderson (3-6) allowed only one run on three hits over the course of 5.2 innings during Thursday's win against the Phillies. He struck out six.

Even though Anderson pitched quite well, he was removed early since he was approaching 100 pitches during the fifth inning. Anderson lowered his ERA to 4.68, and he's allowed less than three runs in three of his last four outings. He will look to keep it going in his next start aganist Oakland on Wednesday.

Eickhoff (2-8)threw 6.2 innings during Thursday's loss against the Brewers, in which he only allowed two runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out four.

The two runs allowed represent the first time Eickhoff has permitted less than three runs since April 18 against the Mets, and he pitched a strong game despite the loss. He's never going to miss too many bats, but he seems to be on the right track: he posted a 4.15 ERA on April, and he lowered it down to a 3.99 mark during May. His next scheduled start will come against the Cubs on Tuesday.

Urias (0-1) took the loss in Thursday's game against the Cubs. He pitched five innings, allowing six runs (five earned), eight hits and one walk while striking out four.

The Mexican left-hander has really struggled in his first two big league starts. Less than a week removed from lasting just 2.2 innings in his debut, Urias gave up three homers at Wrigley on Thursday. What happens with Urias remains to be seen. He was sent down to Triple-A Oklahoma immediately following his last start, and the same fate may be awaiting him once again.

Hendricks (4-4) gave up two runs on three hits over eight innings in Thursday's win against the Dodgers. He walked one and struck out six.

The right-hander's latest outing was about as impressive as the complete game he threw in his previous start. Hendricks was in control for eight innings and the Cubs backed him with four home runs. Before his most recent two starts, Hendricks longest outing of the season was 6.2 innings. His 0.92 WHIP through ten starts is fourth-best in all of baseball.

Greinke was brilliant on Thursday, picking up his seventh win by tossing seven scoreless innings against the Astros. He gave up four hits and struck out a season-high 11 batters.

This is what Arizona was expecting when it inked Greinke to a six-year, $206 million deal in the offseason. The righty was in complete control of his pitches all game and didn't walk a single batter. The effort lowered his season ERA to 4.29. Greinke's next scheduled start is Tuesday against the Rays.

Montas will make his first start for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, AM 570's David Vassegh reports.

He's still on a rehab assignment, but previously had been pitching in relief, throwing between one and two innings, so this at least removes the worry that the Dodgers were transitioning him to the bullpen. That still could happen of course, but it sounds like they will at least give him the chance to put his electric arsenal to work every fifth day.

Rea was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday and will start Thursday's game against the Mariners, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Rea owns a 4.47 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in nine starts for the Padres this season. He will face a tough Seattle lineup that ranks fifth in the league in runs scored. Leonel Campos will be optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding roster move.