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Anderson (1-2) allowed six runs on eight hits, struck out only two and walked four in a loss to the Phillies on Saturday.

After not yielding an earned run through two outings, Anderson has allowed 10 runs in the last nine frames. During that time, he's walked four batters and given up three homers. He'll try to get back on track in his next scheduled start Friday against the Marlins.

Nicasio (2-2) didn't pitch poorly, but was saddled with the loss, allowing two runs on three hits over five innings against the Diamondbacks on Saturday. He also struck out four and walked four.

He left with just a 2-1 deficit, but the Pirates bullpen blew up again, and Pittsburgh fell 7-1. After allowing just one run and two hits in his Pirates debut, Nicasio has taken a little step back, yielding nine runs over his three most recent outings (5.79 ERA). His biggest problem is 11 walks in the last 14 frames. Nicasio is scheduled to make his next start against his former team in Colorado.

Matz (2-1) allowed nine hits but just two runs over 6.1 innings in a victory over the Braves. He also struck out eight and walked none.

The left-hander had a nightmarish start in his first outing of the season, but since then, he has allowed two runs over his last 13.1 innings. Matz has also struck out 17 and walked just two during that time. His next scheduled start is Friday against the Giants.

Morton, who was removed from his start Saturday at Milwaukee, has been diagnosed with a strained left hamstring, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

After a bunt attempt in the top of the second inning, Morton fell en route to first base and required assistance to reach the clubhouse. With a diagnosis known, his next start on the schedule, Friday versus the Indians, is up in the air.

Morton left Saturday's start at Milwaukee due to a left knee injury, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

Morton took a tumble while attempting to run out a bunt in the top of the second inning. On replays, he appeared to hyperextend his knee, but the Phillies will surely provide a more apt diagnosis in the near future. While Brett Oberholtzer took over for the Phillies on the mound, Morton's next scheduled start, Friday against the Indians, is in question.

Keller struck out 10 batters in five shutout innings for Low-A West Virginia on Friday.

The 20-year-old has yet to give up a run in 15 innings, striking out 23 batters. Keller generates plenty of swing-and-miss at-bats with a mid 90s fastball. He's a couple of years away from making a possible big-league debut, but fantasy owners in keeper leagues might want to track his progress.

Wainwright (0-3) allowed three runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out two over six innings, and took the loss Friday at the Padres.

Wainwright gave up runs in the first and third innings of a game the Cardinals' offense would only post a single run. He now has posted quality starts in two of his four outings, but he's off to a horrible start with a 7.25 ERA along with a 1.75 WHIP. He'll make his next start Wednesday at the Diamondbacks.

Corbin (1-2) allowed five runs, four of which were earned, on seven hits and one walk while striking out three over six innings to take the loss Friday against the Pirates.

Despite not allowing too many runners to reach base, Corbin was ultimately done in by allowing three homers in a game the Diamondbacks never led. In his previous two starts, he held each of his opponents to one earned run, but his struggles with the long ball in this contest saw his ERA move up to 3.51. He'll make his next start Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Gray (abdomen) made his season debut Friday, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out 10 en route to his no decision.

Gray's season got off to an inauspicious start, as he allowed three runs on a pair of long balls in the first inning, but he settled down and was only scored upon again when he put men on base in the fifth. He has the stuff to become a useful fantasy pitcher in time, but the Coors Field factor remains detrimental to his value. A home date with the Pirates on Wednesday now awaits.

Davies gave up four runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out five in six innings Friday against the Phillies.

He is now 0-2 after two starts, and while Friday's outing was slightly better than his first start of the season, it was still not what fantasy owners are looking for. Davies is not overpowering, so he needs to execute his pitches and get a little lucky on balls in play in order to avoid nights like Friday, where he gave up nine hits. Assuming he sticks in the rotation for at least one more start, that next outing will come Thursday on the road against the Cubs -- a game his owners will surely want to leave him on the bench for.