MLB Player News

Urquidy (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with the Astros' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate Thursday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Urquidy tossed 34 pitches across a two-inning simulated game last weekend, and he'll now begin the final step in his recovery process. The right-hander will require several rehab appearances to build back up since he's been sidelined since June 29, but he's expected to return from the injured list sometime in September.

Mahle (10-4) allowed five runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out five over five innings in a loss to the Cubs on Wednesday.

It looked like a plus matchup on paper against a depleted Cubs team, but Mahle let this one get away early; Ian Happ and Michael Hermosillo homered in the first two innings. The long ball has been an issue at home for Mahle, who now has an even 6.00 ERA at Great American Ball Park this season, a number inflated by 17 homers served up in 63 innings. In stark contrast, Mahle has a 1.86 ERA on the road, with only three homers allowed in 72.2 innings. He projects for a road matchup against the first-place Brewers early next week.

Greinke allowed one run on five hits and did not walk or strike out a batter over six innings in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Royals. He did not factor into the decision.

Three of the five hits Greinke allowed were grounders that beat infield shifts. He deserved a better fate in what was the longest outing of his career without recording a punchout. The right-hander's won three of six starts since the All-Star break, sporting a 2.88 ERA during that stretch. Greinke is expected to pitch Monday at home against Kansas City.

Lynn was ejected after the fourth inning of Wednesday's 3-2 win over Oakland. He did not factor into the decision after permitting one run on three hits and three walks while striking out four over four innings.

As Lynn described the ejection, the first of his MLB career, to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, third-base umpire Nic Lentz was late coming to check the pitcher's glove and hat for foreign substances, so Lynn left both items on the field while he entered the dugout to see trainers. The umpire called for Lynn's belt, too, and the right-hander tossed it out on the field, which was apparently the trigger for the ejection. Lynn was at 88 pitches through four innings after escaping jams in the first and third innings. He's next expected to pitch Monday on the road in Toronto.

Singer allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six in 6.2 innings, taking a no-decision versus Houston on Wednesday.

Singer cruised through the first six innings before giving up a two-run single to Jason Castro with two outs in the seventh. The right-hander was spared from the loss as Kansas City retook the lead in its half of the inning. This was Singer's seventh quality start in 21 appearances this year. He's posted a 5.23 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 100:42 K:BB through 98 innings. He'll look to enjoy similar success next week in a road rematch in Houston.

Watkins (2-5) surrendered four runs on eight hits and two walks with two strikeouts in four innings, taking the loss versus Tampa Bay on Wednesday.

The right-hander has now lost his last five starts, and he's been limited to four innings in three of those outings. Watkins' strong start to his major-league career continues to seem more like an aberration. He now has a 5.63 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 25:16 K:BB through 40 innings across nine appearances (eight starts). If the 28-year-old gets another turn in the rotation, he lines up to face the Angels next week.

Peralta (shoulder) said after Wednesday's game against the Cardinals that he expects to make his next start, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Peralta said his shoulder issue has nothing to do with his swinging strike in the third inning, after which he exited the game. The righty's next scheduled start is Wednesday against the Reds.

Skubal (8-11) allowed just two runs across 6.2 innings but took the loss Wednesday against the Angels. He gave up six hits and struck out seven.

Skubal pitched well, but he and his offensive mates ran into the buzzsaw that is Shohei Ohtani, who limited the Tigers to one run on the mound across eight innings and also blasted his 40th home run of the season. Skubal's only mistake was a first-inning home run by Justin Upton with a runner on. The lefty otherwise shut down Los Angeles' hitters, and he encouragingly didn't issue any walks. Skubal will carry a 4.02 ERA into his next scheduled start, which is slated to come next Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Manager Dave Roberts said Gonsolin (shoulder) will throw a fastball-only bullpen session Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

If the Thursday session goes well, Gonsolin figures to incorporate off-speed pitches into his bullpen work and ultimately progress to facing live batters. Assuming he requires a minor-league rehab assignment, the righty should be back with the Dodgers near the end of August, if not a bit later.

Urias (calf) has recovered quickly and will be activated from the injured list Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The lefty threw a simulated game Wednesday, which manager Dave Roberts said went well. Assuming he starts Tuesday upon being activated, Urias will face the Padres, against which he allowed six runs and walked four batters in four innings June 21.