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The Mets could be on the verge of promoting starting pitcher prospect Steven Matz to the majors, according to Fox Sports.

Two different team officials declined to comment when asked about Matz's promotion, but something appears to be in the works, according to Ken Rosenthal. However, one source told Rosenthal the Mets are calling up the elite pitching prospect. The Mets could be pondering a six-man rotation again.

Following Thursday's game against the Brewers, Collins did not confirm the report, but he acknowledged an announcement about a rotation addition will happen Friday.

Matz, who is considered a top-100 prospect by Baseball America (No. 33) and MLB.com (No. 66), continues to have a strong season in the minors. He is 7-4 with a 2.19 ERA at Triple-A Las Vegas. He has totaled 94 strikeouts in 90 1/3 innings.

Since returning from Tommy John surgery in 2012, the left-hander is 24-20 with a 2.29 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 365 2/3 innings. He is striking out 9.4 batters per nine innings in his career.

As expected, the Cardinals activated pitcher Lance Lynn from the disabled list Thursday, the team announced. Lynn will start Thursday's game at Miami.

Lynn was on the disabled list after suffering a right forearm strain earlier in June. Lynn is 4-4 with a 3.02 ERA. He last pitched June 7.

To make room for Lynn, the team optioned Tyler Lyons to its Triple-A affiliate. Lyons was 2-0 with a 5.09 ERA in five starts this season.

Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks didn't have his best stuff on Wednesday when he faced off against the Dodgers.

Hendricks lasted just five innings, and allowed four earned runs on four hits before being pulled from the game. He threw just 71 pitches, but didn't manage to fool very many batters as he allowed two home runs while picking up his fourth loss of the year.

Hendricks now has a 4.46 ERA on the season.

Pirates ace Gerrit Cole didn't fit the mold of an ace during Wednesday's loss to the Reds.

Cole got rocked for five runs on eight hits in just 4 2/3 innings. He walked three batters and allowed a two-run home run before being pulled from the game.

"I didn't bring out a good delivery. Stuff was a little flat. Didn't make pitches when I needed to make pitches in the first," Cole said, per MLB.com. "Obviously it's frustrating that I couldn't go deeper into the game."

Cole picked up his third loss of the season, making him 11-3. He has a 2.16 ERA with 102 strikeouts and 25 walks in 95 2/3 innings this year.

Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin is scheduled to make a rehab start this Friday for Double-A Mobile, according to the Arizona Republic. 

Corbin will do two rehab starts before returning to the majors. He hasn't played this season after missing all of 2014 following Tommy John surgery in 2013. 

Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels struggled in his start on Wednesday, as the Yankees took the 10-2 victory.

Hamels lasted five innings, allowing five runs on eight hits. He walked three and struck out three, needing 102 pitches to get through the outing. Hamels' ERA rose to 3.26 after Wednesday's performance.

Hamels, who dropped to 5-6 on the year, gave up two runs in the second and another three in the fourth, as he never was able to get into a groove in this one. He had missed his previous start with a hamstring issue, but it is not clear if that ailment effected his outing on Wednesday.

Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels is indeed good to go for Wednesday's start against the Yankees. Hamels missed his last start due to a slight hamstring issue, but there was never any serious concern over the injury.

The left-hander has been a workhorse this season, as he ranks sixth in the league in innings (94 1/3) and fifth in strikeouts (103). 

Hamels has made two starts against the Yankees in his career. He is 0-1 with a 2.77 ERA lifetime versus the Bombers.

Padres' starter Odrisamer Despaigne gave up two runs over five innings in a no-decision on Tuesday. 

Despaigne had his shortest outing since May 15. He allowed five hits, walked two and struck out two. 

Despaigne's next start is Sunday against Arizona. 

Diamondbacks starter Chase Anderson had a three-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday, against Colorado. 

Anderson fell to 3-2, suffering his first loss since April 27. 

Anderson gave up eight runs on eight hits, including three home runs, in 4 2/3 innings. Anderson walked three and struck out three. 

His next start will be Sunday, at San Diego.

Braves pitcher Alex Wood was not sharp during Tuesday's start, which the Braves lost 3-1 to the Nationals.

Wood allowed 10 hits over seven innings of work, but just three runs were scored against Wood. He also struck out two and walked one during the outing. Wood (4-5) now has a 3.44 ERA on the season.

He is now winless in his last four starts, but he tossed quality starts in his last two outings. His next expected start is scheduled for Sunday at Pittsburgh.