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Wainwright struck out 10 in seven scoreless innings while allowing two hits and a walk in a 3-2 win Tuesday over San Diego. He did not factor into the decision.

Wainwright limited the Padres to just two singles, both by Luke Voit, and at one point retired 14 consecutive batters. He left the game in line for the victory but the St. Louis bullpen was unable to hold the lead. The 10 strikeouts were a season high and equaled his total from his previous three starts combined. The veteran had an excellent May, compiling a 1.69 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in 32 innings.

Snell allowed two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out six in six innings of a 3-2 defeat Tuesday in St. Louis. He did not factor into the decision.

Both runs against Snell came in the third inning as he allowed two walks, a double and a sacrifice fly. He settled down over the last three frames and retired the Cardinals in order each inning. It was the lefty's best start of the season and the first time he completed six innings. His next start will likely come early next week against the Mets.

Montgomery (1-1) got the win Tuesday after he pitched seven innings of one-run ball, giving up four hits and a walk while striking out four against the Angels.

Montgomery was able to limit the Angels to just five baserunners Tuesday, earning his first win of the season. The only blemish on his performance came in the seventh frame, when Luis Rengifo took him deep for a solo shot. Montgomery has now allowed three or fewer runs in 10 straight starts to open 2022, posting a 3.04 ERA and 1.01 WHIP with 41 punchouts over 53.1 innings.

Heaney (shoulder) is expected to report to Triple-A Oklahoma City this weekend for a rehab assignment, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Heaney threw live batting practice Monday and is now slated to begin a rehab assignment. The left-hander hasn't taken the mound for the Dodgers since mid-April due to left shoulder discomfort, so he could require a couple rehab starts in the minors before rejoining the big-league rotation.

Perez (4-2) earned the victory, striking out five in seven shutout innings while allowing three hits and no walks in a 3-0 win Tuesday over Tampa Bay.

Perez retired the last 16 batters he faced en route to his fourth consecutive victory. It was the eighth straight start where the veteran allowed one earned run or fewer and pitched at least six innings. Perhaps one of the best stories in all of baseball so far this season, the lefty is pacing the American League with a 1.42 ERA and 63.1 innings pitched. He's yet to allow a long ball in 2022 after allowing 1.3 homers per nine innings over the previous five seasons.

Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Kershaw (pelvis) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The veteran left-hander threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Monday, and he's now on the cusp of returning to game action. Assuming he in fact reports to a minor-league affiliate this weekend, Kershaw is expected to throw at least three innings and could also require at least one additional rehab outing before rejoining the Dodgers.

Kirby (1-1) earned the win Tuesday after he tossed six scoreless innings, allowing four hits, a walk and hitting a batter while striking out five versus the Orioles.

Kirby was in full control in this one, allowing just six batters to reach base. Ramon Urias notched a double bottom of the fifth, accounting for the only extra-base hit against him in the contest. After two consecutive difficult outings in which he gave up a combined nine runs in 10 innings, Kirby produced his second scoreless start of the season Tuesday. After the strong effort, Kirby now has a 3.46 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 28 strikeouts over 26 innings in five starts.

Wentz was removed from Tuesday's start in Game 2 of the doubleheader against the Twins with a strained left shoulder. He was optioned to Triple-A Toledo after the contest.

The 24-year-old was promoted to start Tuesday's nightcap and pitched well with only one single allowed over four scoreless innings, but he was forced to leave early due to the injury. Wentz was poised to return to Toledo regardless since he was serving as the 27th man for the twin bill, but the injury could affect his availability for another call-up to the big leagues, depending on its severity.

Senzatela (back) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

The right-hander landed on the shelf May 17 with a lower-back strain, but he'll rejoin Colorado's starting rotation after spending the 15-day minimum on the IL. Through seven starts this season, Senzatela has a 4.55 ERA, 1.89 WHIP and 11:8 K:BB across 29.2 innings.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Sale (ribcage) will throw at least two more bullpen sessions before the team maps out a rehab assignment for the lefty, Steve Hewitt of the Boston Herald reports.

Sale threw his most recent side session Monday, so he'll likely rest for another day or two before getting back on the mound again. The 33-year-old has felt well physically since he resumed throwing in mid-May, but he'll still likely need at least a few more weeks to build up his pitch count before he's ready to return from the 60-day injured list.