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Paddack (3-6) picked up the win Thursday against the Reds, allowing four runs on six hits and no walks with three strikeouts over five innings.

Fresh off a nine-run, 12-hit start last week, Paddack failed to bounce back Thursday, yielding a trio of extra-base hits, including a two-run home run by Gavin Lux. It's been an uncharacteristic stretch of play for Paddack, who had allowed two or fewer runs in six consecutive starts before his past two outings. On the year, Paddack owns a 4.48 ERA and a 56:23 K:BB across 80.1 innings. He's tentatively scheduled to face the Mariners in his next start.

Martinez (4-8) took the loss Thursday against Minnesota, allowing seven runs on seven hits and one walk over 2.2 innings. He struck out four.

Martinez failed to complete three innings for the first time in 15 appearances this season and surrendered three runs for a second straight outing. The 34-year-old has allowed a long ball in five consecutive starts, logging a 6.03 ERA and a 22:7 K:BB over 31.1 innings during that stretch. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, which is expected to come Tuesday against the Yankees.

Heaney (3-6) took the loss Thursday against the Tigers, allowing seven runs on eight hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out two.

Heaney fell behind early Thursday, allowing a run in the first inning before the Tigers put up a four-spot in the second. The seven runs ultimately charged to Heaney mark a season high. The left-hander's ERA is up to 3.94 with a 1.19 WHIP and 61:27 K:BB across 15 outings (82.1 innings). Heaney will look to get back on track in his next start, currently scheduled for next week in Milwaukee.

Javier (elbow) threw a 20-pitch live batting practice session Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Javier had been limited to bullpen sessions until Thursday, but his ability to face hitters is a milestone in his recovery. All reportedly went well, with manager Joe Espada reporting Javier hit 95 mph with his fastball as he continues to ramp up coming off Tommy John surgery.

Dollander didn't factor into the decision Thursday against Washington, allowing two runs on six hits and no walks with two strikeouts over six innings.

Dollander snared a second consecutive quality start Thursday, displaying excellent command despite having walked multiple batters in nine of his previous 10 starts. It was a revenge game for the 23-year-old rookie, who gave up nine runs (six earned) in an appearance against the Nationals back in April. In 56.2 innings, Dollander owns a 6.19 ERA and 48:25 K:BB this year. He's on track to face the Dodgers for his next start.

Williams didn't factor into the decision Thursday against Colorado, allowing two runs on eight hits and a walk with six strikeouts over 5.1 innings.

Williams allowed his most hits in a start since May 3, but he did an excellent job preventing runs and notched a third consecutive appearance giving up fewer than three earned runs. The 33-year-old hasn't completed six innings in six of his last seven outings, and he has a 5.13 ERA and a 24:6 K:BB in 33.1 innings during that stretch. On the year, Williams has a 5.54 ERA across 74.2 innings. He's tentatively scheduled to face the Padres next time out.

Skubal (8-2) earned the win Thursday in the opening game of a doubleheader with the Pirates, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out six.

Skubal came an out shy of recording his fourth straight quality start, though he was still able to pick up his fourth win in his last five outings. The left-hander had been on a stellar run ahead of Thursday's outing -- Skubal had allowed just one run while striking out 32 over 30.2 innings in his previous four starts. Overall, the reigning Cy Young winner sports a 2.06 ERA with a 0.85 WHIP and 117 strikeouts across 15 starts (96 innings) this year. Skubal is currently scheduled to face the A's at home in his next outing.

Wacha (4-6) came away with the win against Texas on Thursday, allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out five across six innings.

Wacha faced the minimum number of batters in three of the six innings he pitched, and he kept the Rangers off the board until the sixth, when he yielded an RBI double to Marcus Semien. Thursday marked Wacha's seventh quality start of the season (three of which have come over his last four outings) and his 3.24 ERA (across 86 innings) is 16th best among qualified starters in the American League. He's lined up to face Tampa Bay at home next week.

Gonsolin (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Gonsolin was placed on the injured list June 7 due to right elbow soreness. Imaging showed that his UCL was intact, but he'll nevertheless now be sidelined until at least early August. The move made room for Jack Little on the 40-man roster.

Sheehan was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

This move comes as a surprise given Sheehan was sharp in his 2025 debut with the Dodgers on Wednesday, when he allowed only one earned run across four innings while striking out six. However, with Los Angeles' pitching staff overwhelmed by injuries, the team selected the contract of Jack Little to serve as bullpen depth. The team's plans for Sheehan are unclear, but he'll need to spend at least 15 days with Oklahoma City before being recalled, unless the corresponding transaction is injury related.