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Heaney (shoulder) allowed two hits and struck out five across 4.1 scoreless innings with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

This marked Heaney's second rehab appearance, and he is likely to make one more prior to being activated. He threw 62 pitches and retired the last nine hitters he faced.

Webb (5-2) took the loss Thursday against Colorado, allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk while striking out three in 5.2 innings.

The first five Rockies batters reached base to begin the fourth inning against Webb, as the defense behind him faltered with three errors, and all three runs against him came across during the frame. The 25-year-old has been competitive but unspectacular through 12 starts this season, amassing a 3.77 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 59:17 K:BB. He hasn't picked up a victory since May 13, a span of five starts.

Gomber (3-6) earned the victory Thursday in San Francisco, striking out five in six innings while allowing two runs on five hits, a hit batsman and a walk.

Both runs against Gomber came across during the second inning as he allowed four batters to reach safely. He settled down from there and would end up retiring the final eight batters he faced. The lefty needed a good outing following two straight disastrous starts during which he gave up a combined 17 runs. It has been feast or famine for the 28-year-old this season with six quality starts and five disappointing outings. His next start will likely come in the middle of next week against Cleveland.

Eflin allowed a run on four hits, three walks and a hit batsman while striking out two in four innings during Thursday's 8-3 win at Milwaukee. He did not factor into the decision.

The lone run against Eflin came on Willy Adames' first-inning homer. Throughout the rest of his start, he pitched around trouble and was removed after throwing 96 pitches. It was his shortest start since April 15 and just the second time he's pitched fewer than 5.2 frames in his last eight starts. His next outing will likely come early next week against Miami.

Burnes allowed three runs (one earned) on three hits and four walks while striking out eight in 4.1 innings during Thursday's 8-3 loss to Philadelphia. He did not factor into the decision.

Burnes struggled all game with his command and had three-ball counts with nine of the 21 batters he faced. All in all, he needed 113 pitches to record only 13 outs. The righty has struggled in June, allowing 17 baserunners and eight runs (six earned) in eight innings across two starts. After only walking five batters in 39 frames in May, he has walked six thus far this month. His next outing will likely be in the middle of next week against the Mets.

Rodriguez (ribs) allowed two hits and no walks while striking out nine across four scoreless innings in a rehab outing with Triple-A Toldeo on Thursday.

Rodriguez threw 52 pitches and sat between 94 and 95 mph with his fastball, per Jason Beck of MLB.com. If that reading is accurate and Rodriguez can maintain it over the course of an entire start in the majors, it would be his highest velocity since the 2017 season. Given the decent volume of his first rehab outing, Rodriguez should be able to rejoin the rotation within his next turn or two.

Manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Kershaw (pelvis) could start Saturday against the Giants, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Kershaw was initially listed as the projected starter for Sunday's series finale against San Francisco, but Roberts indicated that the southpaw could return a day earlier than expected, which would likely push Julio Urias back to start Sunday. Regardless of whether Kershaw ultimately pitches Saturday or Sunday, the 34-year-old should be back in action this weekend after missing nearly a month.

Syndergaard won't start during the Angels' weekend series against the Mets, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Syndergaard tentatively lined up to take the mound against his former team Sunday, but the Angels have chosen to start Michael Lorenzen on Saturday followed by Patrick Sandoval on Sunday. Interim manager Phil Nevin said that the team wanted to give Syndergaard some extra rest, so the 29-year-old is slated to start Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Gray (pectoral) will throw an extended bullpen session Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Gray has been sidelined since late May due to a right pectoral strain, but he'll be attempt to handle an extended workload off a mound Friday. If the right-hander feels good following Friday's throwing session, it's possible that he'll be cleared to return to game action sometime next week.

Malone (illness/shoulder) was reinstated from the 7-day injured list at Single-A Bradenton on Thursday.

Malone dealt with an illness this spring and spent the last several months building up at the Pirates' extended spring training facility. He should join the rotation in Bradenton now that he's been activated from the injured list.