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Suarez (1-0) earned the win Saturday against the Marlins after giving up two runs on six hits and three walks while fanning four across five innings.

Suarez lasted only 2.2 innings and tossed 63 pitches in the season opener, but he improved his efficiency in this one with 78 pitches (49 strikes) while ending just three outs shy of what would've been his first quality start of the campaign. Suarez posted a blistering 1.36 ERA through 106 innings last season, and while he has recorded a 5.87 ERA over his first two appearances in 2022, this was clearly a step in the right direction. His next scheduled start is tabbed for April 22 against the Brewers at home.

Rogers (0-2) allowed seven runs on four hits and four walks while striking out three across 1.2 innings to take the loss Saturday against the Phillies.

Rogers had an up-and-down performance in his season debut against the Giants on April 10, but he was absolutely woeful in this one and couldn't even escape the second inning. The southpaw posted an impressive 2.64 ERA through 25 starts last season, but things have not gone according to plan this season, as he owns a 12.15 ERA over his first 6.2 innings of work while posting a 6:5 K:BB.

Houser (0-2) took the loss against St. Louis on Saturday, pitching 5.2 innings and allowing one run on four hits and three walks while striking out four.

Despite some control issues -- he threw only 54 of 97 pitches for strikes -- Houser allowed only a fourth-inning run in the outing. He was lifted in the sixth with the Brewers trailing 1-0, and Milwaukee's offense was never able to catch up and take him off the hook for the loss. Houser holds a 2.89 ERA through two starts, but he is 0-2 and his peripherals -- including a 7:6 K:BB over 9.1 frames -- are less promising. He'll likely make his next start in Philadelphia next weekend.

Matz (1-1) earned the win over Milwaukee on Saturday, hurling 5.2 scoreless innings during which he allowed three hits and no walks while striking out six.

After surrendering seven earned runs over three innings in a disappointing season debut, Matz turned things around with 5.2 scoreless frames and his first win Saturday. He allowed only one extra-base hit and struck out six in the performance. Fantasy managers in leagues that count quality starts may be disappointed that he was removed from the contest one out shy of completing six frames, but it's worth noting that Matz battled a blister in his first start, so it's a net positive that he was able to throw 77 pitches without the issue reoccurring Saturday. Matz is tentatively slated to make his next start Friday at Cincinnati.

Syndergaard (2-0) earned the win over Texas on Saturday, pitching six innings during which he allowed two runs on five hits and no walks while striking out four.

Syndergaard gave up his first runs of the campaign in the contest, but in some ways he was better than in his previous start. After walking two and striking out only one in his season debut, the veteran right-hander didn't issue any free passes and fanned four batters Saturday. Syndergaard has picked up a win in each of his first two starts and boasts a tidy 1.59 ERA thus far. His next start is lined up to be a promising matchup at home against the Orioles next weekend.

Wells completed four scoreless innings against the Yankees on Saturday, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out three. He did not factor in the decision.

The right-hander struggled a bit with his control in the contest, walking a pair of batters and hitting Anthony Rizzo with a pitch. However, Wells kept New York off the scoreboard for four frames before Baltimore turned to Mike Baumann in the fifth. It was an overall positive performance for Wells after he lasted just 1.2 frames and gave up four runs in his season debut. He's scheduled to next take the mound for a start in Oakland on Thursday.

Greene (1-1) took the loss in Saturday's 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits with six strikeouts in 5.2 innings.

Greene went toe-to-toe with Julio Urias and the Dodgers through five innings but faltered in the sixth when he surrendered a two-run shot to Trea Turner. The electric 22-year-old has displayed significant upside with a combined 13 strikeouts in 10.2 innings pitched as he regularly tops 100 mph on the radar gun. Greene is currently slated to pitch next against the Cardinals on Friday.

Taillon pitched 4.2 innings against Baltimore on Saturday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two. He did not factor in the decision.

The Yankees jumped out to a 4-2 lead in the top of the fifth inning, giving Taillon a chance to qualify for the win by completing the bottom of the frame. There had already been a rain delay that interrupted the contest, however, and manager Aaron Boone chose to pull the right-hander with two outs in the fifth after he allowed a single and a walk in the inning. Taillon has allowed exactly two runs in each of his first two starts, though he has yet to notch a victory. He'll try to change that in his next outing, which lines up to come at home against Cleveland late next week.

Urias didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Reds, allowing one hit and one walk with five strikeouts in five scoreless innings.

In a solid rebound effort, Urias faced the minimum through four innings but was pulled with just 65 pitches and the score knotted at 0-0. This is the exact type of start Los Angeles is looking for from the 25-year-old, who will probably see his innings limited early on after tossing over 200 innings last season. He currently lines up to square off against the Padres on Friday.

Flexen (0-2) took the loss in Saturday's 4-0 defeat at the hands of the Astros, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk with three strikeouts in six innings.

Flexen pitched well enough Saturday, but Seattle experienced a vintage performance from Justin Verlander and couldn't put a run on the board. The 27-year-old Flexen has now submitted identical lines of five hits, three runs and three strikeouts in both starts, though he was able to go a solid six innings against Houston. He's currently slated to face Kansas City for his next start Friday.