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Matz has been diagnosed with a torn left MCL, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Matz landed on the 15-day injured list with a knee issue Sunday and will visit with the team surgeon Monday to determine whether he'll require a procedure to address the issue. Manager Oliver Marmol didn't rule out the possibility of Matz returning to the field this season, but it seems likely that he'll be forced to spend more than the minimum of 15 days on the injured list. Marmol said that the team will be able to use a four-man rotation until early August since Dakota Hudson (neck) seems to be closing in on a return.

Matz was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a left knee sprain.

Matz exited Saturday's start with the injury and will be sidelined for at least a few turns through the rotation. It's unclear if the left-hander is expected to be available when first eligible to be reinstated Aug. 9. Matthew Liberatore is likely to rejoin the Cardinals as a starting option with the team now down Matz and Dakota Hudson (neck).

Meyer was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a sprained right elbow, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

The 23-year-old exited Saturday's start with elbow discomfort during the first inning, and he'll now move to the IL after being diagnosed with a sprain. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but it wouldn't be surprising if Meyer is on the shelf beyond the 15-day minimum given it's an elbow issue.

Dunn (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Dunn opened the season on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain that also plagued him in 2021 with the Mariners, but he's now healthy and will remain in the minors after a six-start rehab assignment. The right-hander made five starts for Louisville during the rehab stint and will remain there after posting a 5.50 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB across 18 innings.

Mahle (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday against the Cardinals.

The 27-year-old has been sidelined over three weeks by a right shoulder strain, but he'll rejoin Cincinnati's rotation in Sunday's series finale versus St. Louis. Mahle will make his return without requiring a minor-league rehab assignment, so he could face some minor workload limitations in his first start back from the injured list.

Ryan (7-3) earned the win Saturday in Detroit after giving up one run on four hits with seven strikeouts and one walk over 5.2 innings.

The right-hander kept the Tigers off the board through five innings , but Riley Greene tripled in the sixth and was brought home by Javier Baez to put Detroit on the board. It's the second straight start with exactly one run allowed for Ryan, through he failed to complete six frames in either contest. He has a 2.89 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 73:23 K:BB across 81 innings and tentatively lines up to pitch next weekend in San Diego.

Springs (lower leg) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and is starting Sunday versus the Royals, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

As expected, Springs is back from the IL and is starting for the first time since July 5 after dealing with tightness in his lower right leg. The left-hander has been impressive this season, posting a 2.53 ERA and 1.05 WHIP with 70 punchouts over 64 innings in 19 appearances, including 11 starts.

Lyles allowed three runs on eight hits and two walks over five innings during Saturday's 6-3 win over the Yankees. He had two strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision.

Lyles surrendered single tallies during the first, second and fourth innings and generated only two swinging strikes on 99 total pitches, but he was able to keep Baltimore within striking distance. The right-hander delivered three consecutive quality starts to begin June but has surrendered nine runs over 7.2 frames in his past two outings. Overall Lyles has a 4.79 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 93:36 K:BB across 112.2 innings (20 starts) this season.

Cole (9-3) took the loss Saturday against the Orioles after giving up four runs (three earned) on nine hits with six strikeouts and two walks.

Cole threw 80 of his 112 pitches for strikes and generated 16 whiffs, but Baltimore rallied for four runs between the fifth and seventh innings to sink him. The nine hits allowed are a season high, though he was able to limit the damage and give the Yankees offense a chance. Cole has a 3.09 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 153:32 K:BB through 20 starts (119.1 innings), and he tentatively lines up to pitch during next weekend's four-game set versus Kansas City.

Falter was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and will start against the Cubs on Sunday.

As expected, Falter will return to the big leagues for an outing against the Cubs on Sunday. He's produced a 4.82 ERA and 1.46 WHIP with 24 punchouts over 28 innings in nine appearances including five starts with the Phillies this season. With Zach Eflin (knee) still on the shelf, it's possible that Falter sticks around as the Phillies' fifth starter for a while.