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Lynn (0-4) took the loss Saturday, allowing four runs on three hits and two walks over 6.1 innings against the Rays. He struck out 10.

The right-hander was working on a no-hitter through six innings. Then the seventh inning started with a Wander Franco home run and ended with 10 Tampa Bay runs coming across the plate, with Lynn exiting after five batters and being tagged for four runs. The 35-year-old has had a disastrous start to 2023 with a 7.16 ERA through six starts, and he's given up at least four runs in each of his past three outings.

Eovaldi (3-2) earned the win Saturday, allowing just three hits and no walks in a complete game shutout against the Yankees. He struck out eight.

Eovaldi was handed a two-run lead in the fifth inning and made it stand with one of the best starts of his career. He delivered a 113-pitch masterpiece, which included retiring the final 15 batters he faced. The 33-year-old hadn't pitched past the sixth inning this season before Saturday, but he dominated a Yankees lineup without Aaron Judge. Eovaldi now has a 3.93 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 39:5 K:BB over 36.2 innings this season.

Brito (2-3) took the loss Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over five innings against Texas. He struck out five.

After three consecutive starts without reaching five innings, Brito delivered a solid outing Saturday, despite the loss. The five strikeouts were the most the rookie has recorded since his first start of the season. Brito has a 5.56 ERA across 22.2 innings this year, but that number is a bit inflated since half of the runs he has allowed came in one start against the Twins on April 13.

Glasnow (oblique) threw a two-inning live bullpen session in Tampa Bay on Saturday, and could make a rehab appearance for Triple-A Durham within the next week, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Rays manager Kevin Cash called the two innings (encouraging) after getting a report from pitching coach Rick Knapp. Glasnow is trending toward being ready to return in mid-May, just keep in mind that the right-hander has to build up his arm strength as he's been out with his oblique injury since the middle of the Grapefruit League in Florida.

Texas placed deGrom on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right elbow inflammation.

The Rangers are recalling Yerry Rodriguez from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding transaction. This comes after deGrom left Friday's start against the Yankees after dealing with tightness in his right forearm, and unsurprisingly the result is another stint on the injured list for the right-hander. The good news is there doesn't appear to be structural damage for deGrom, so he could be back in the rotation in the middle of May if everything goes well.

Buehler (elbow) was seen throwing at Dodgers Stadium on Saturday and throwing from 150 feet away, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Buehler began his throwing program back in March, and he's now able to complete long toss as he works his way back from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery that he underwent in August. There is a chance for Buehler to help the Dodgers at the end of the 2023 season as a multi-inning reliever or possibly a starter if everything goes right, but any appearances that happen before September at this point are bonuses.

The Mets optioned Peterson to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

Peterson has a strong 18.8 K-BB%, but it hasn't translated into worthwhile run prevention. The southpaw had strong starts against the Marlins and Padres earlier in the year, but he gave up four or more runs in his other four outings. With Saturday's postponement and a potential postponement coming again Sunday against Atlanta, the Mets will have well-rested rotation options available early next week, especially with Max Scherzer (suspension) and Justin Verlander (shoulder) will also set to return. John Curtiss was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Taillon (groin) is throwing a bullpen session Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

There is no public timetable yet, but Taillon continues to take positive steps forward and seems likely to be ready to return to the Cubs' active roster by the middle of May if he can avoid setbacks. The right-hander has been sidelined for a little under two weeks with a mild-to-moderate left groin strain. Caleb Kilian is filling his rotation spot Saturday at Miami.

Flaherty (2-3) allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven over 4.2 innings, taking the loss Friday versus the Dodgers.

Flaherty also hit one batter. He needed 110 pitches (68 strikes) to record 14 outs. The right-hander was effectively wild earlier in the season, but he's now allowed at least three runs in three straight games and a home run in four straight outings despite cutting back on the walks. He's posted a 3.94 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 33:21 K:BB across 32 innings over six starts. Flaherty's next outing is projected for a home start versus the Angels next week.

Megill had his scheduled start Saturday versus Atlanta postponed by rain.

Megill will likely take the mound Sunday, if the rain lets up at all in Queens. The 27-year-old right-hander has pitched to an uneven 3.96 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 19:12 K:BB through 25 innings (five starts) this season with the Mets.