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Kelly experienced an increase in fastball velocity during his start last Friday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Kelly's performance in a 3-0 loss to the Padres was overshadowed by the Diamondbacks' lack off success at the dish, but the right-hander averaged 93.1 mph on the 39 four-seamers he threw, clocking higher than the 91.7 mph he averaged last season. In 10 career MLB starts in which he's averaged 92.5 mph or higher, Kelly's ERA is 2.25, nearly two runs fewer than his career mark of 4.23. Those outings also featured an increase in strikeouts -- 9.5 K/9 compared to a career mark of 7.7. The 33-year-old also noted the action of his changeup, which was diving down and in to right-handed hitters and away from lefties. He induced six swinging strikes with it. Kelly hopes to see similar results Friday when he kicks off a road series against the Mets.

DeSclafani allowed two runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out five in 3.2 innings during Sunday's win over the Marlins. He didn't factor into the decision.

DeSclafani's five strikeouts were encouraging during his season debut, but he was unable to qualify for the win since he lasted just 3.2 innings while throwing 74 pitches. Once he's fully built up, the right-hander figures to factor into more wins after he posted a 13-7 record with a 3.17 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 167.2 innings last year. He tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Cleveland on Saturday.

Rogers (0-1) allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out three in five innings to take the loss in Sunday's matchup against the Giants.

Rogers retired the side in the bottom of the first inning Sunday, but he allowed three runs between the second and third frames. Although he bounced back in each of the next two innings, the southpaw was charged with the loss in the low-scoring matchup. Rogers' performance was indicative of his 2021 results, when he posted a 2.64 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 133 innings but had a 7-8 record behind the Marlins' lackluster offense. He tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Phillies on Friday.

Schmidt (0-1) took the loss during Sunday's 4-3 defeat at the hands of the Red Sox, allowing one run on one hit with one strikeout in 2.2 innings.

Schmidt relieved starter Jordan Montgomery in the fourth inning and allowed an inherited runner to score on a sacrifice fly but rebounded to retire eight of nine batters faced. His one mistake resulted in a Bobby Dalbec home run that became the difference in the game. The 26-year-old pitched well Sunday and should maintain a long-relief spot moving forward despite the loss.

Crawford (1-1) got the win in Sunday's 4-3 victory against the Yankees, allowing four hits with three strikeouts in two scoreless innings.

Crawford took over a 3-3 tie in the fifth inning and fell in line for the win after a Bobby Dalbec home run in the top of the sixth. It's encouraging to see manager Alex Cora entrust important innings to the unproven 26-year-old, though he's still in the prove-it stage.

Montgomery is dealing with swelling in his left knee following Sunday's loss to Boston, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Montgomery was hit by a comebacker in the top of the first inning Sunday and appeared to be in considerable pain, but he was able to play through the issue and tossed 3.1 innings in his season debut. After he underwent precautionary X-rays after the game that returned negative, Montgomery said he'll be ready to make his next turn through the rotation. He tentatively lines up to face the Orioles in Baltimore on Friday.

Senzatela allowed four runs (one earned) on nine hits and a walk in 3.1 innings during Sunday's win over the Dodgers. He didn't factor into the decision.

Senzatela reached 66 pitches during his 2022 debut after briefly dealing with a lower-leg issue in camp, but he had lackluster results against the Dodgers. He avoided being charged with a loss since the Rockies' offense was effective Sunday, but the right-hander remains an unreliable fantasy option since he's posted a 4.84 ERA across his first five professional seasons. He tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Cubs on Saturday.

Urias (0-1) allowed six runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks in two innings to take the loss in Sunday's matchup against the Rockies.

Urias retired two of the first three batters he faced Sunday, but three runs came across in the bottom of the first inning after Chris Taylor committed an error. The southpaw turned things around in the second but was removed from the game after allowing each of the first five batters to reach base in the bottom of the third inning. Urias displayed decreased velocity and failed to record a strikeout, but he said after the game that he feels fine physically, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. He tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Reds on Saturday.

Montgomery got a no-decision during Sunday's 4-3 loss to Boston, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk with four strikeouts in 3.1 innings.

Montgomery settled down following a rocky first inning to permit only one additional run that resulted from Christian Arroyo reaching base on a strikeout. The lefty pitched well aside from that first inning, allowing a single hit or walk in each subsequent inning, and will look to rebound in Baltimore on Friday.

Houck didn't factor into the decision during Sunday's 4-3 win against the Yankees, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks with three strikeouts in 3.1 innings.

Houck was tethered to two-run lead before he took the mound but surrendered baserunners in each of the first four innings that came around to score in the third and fourth. Finding the zone was an issue as only 57.7 percent of the 25-year-old's 78 pitches went for strikes, though Houck owns a respectable 1.08 WHIP across 86 innings in his career. The sophomore is looking to build on a strong rookie campaign and will look to get on track Saturday against Minnesota at Fenway.