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Matzek picked up the win in Game 6 of the NLCS against the Dodgers on Saturday, striking out four batters across a pair of scoreless innings.

Atlanta starter Ian Anderson was ineligible for the win after throwing just four innings, so Matzek received the well-deserved honor. The lefty entered with none out in the top of the seventh and the tying run on second base but proceeded to strike out Albert Pujols, Steven Souza and Mookie Betts. He remained in the game for the eighth inning and retired the side. It's been a remarkable postseason for the veteran, who appeared in five of the six NLCS games against the Dodgers after appearing in all four NLDS games against the Brewers. He's allowed just two runs on four hits in 10.1 innings over that run, striking out 17 while walking four.

Bruihl may not be ready to go for Game 6 of the NLCS against Atlanta on Saturday after experiencing soreness in his arm while warming up Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Bruihl tossed 18.2 innings with a 2.89 ERA in the regular season and has thrown two scoreless innings thus far in the playoffs. He's yet to be removed from the team's playoff roster, but it's a real possibility he will be if he's unable to contribute in a must-win game.

Kelly (biceps) was dropped from the Dodgers' NLCS roster Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The move means Kelly will be ineligible to pitch in the World Series should the Dodgers advance, but that was already going to be the case, as the biceps strain he suffered in Game 5 on Thursday will keep him out for the rest of the year. Whether or not the injury will still be an issue at the start of spring training is not yet clear. David Price will replace him on the playoff roster.

Kelly (biceps) will not pitch again this season, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Kelly served as the opener in Game 5 of the NLCS on Thursday but was forced out of the game early due to a right biceps strain. He won't pitch again this season, but a clearer timeline has yet to be determined.

Kelly exited Game 5 of the NLCS against Atlanta on Thursday with right biceps tightness, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Kelly was originally reported to be dealing with a shoulder injury, though the team quickly announced the biceps issue. He served as the opener in the contest but lasted only 28 pitches and recorded two outs. Prior to being removed, Kelly allowed a two-run home run to Freddie Freeman.

Kelly exited Game 5 of the NLCS against Atlanta on Thursday with shoulder stiffness, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Kelly threw 28 pitches as the team's opener and managed only two outs prior to exiting with the apparent injury. He also wasn't particularly effective while on the mound, as he allowed a two-run home run to Freddie Freeman -- the third batter batter of the contest. There is no timeline for Kelly's potential return.

Doyle was outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

Doyle spent the entire 2021 campaign at Double-A Hartford and recorded an 8.64 ERA and 2.10 WHIP in 8.1 innings across nine relief appearances. However, he'll now be removed from the 40-man roster.

Almonte was outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

Almonte made a career-high 48 relief appearances with the Rockies in 2021, but he sputtered to a 7.55 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 47.2 innings. The right-hander will be removed from the 40-man roster early in the offseason but will likely compete for a major-league roster spot in 2022.

Uceta was removed from the Dodgers' 40-man roster Thursday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Uceta was sent to the minors in late August, but he'll now be cast off the 40-man roster as part of a move to make room for Andy Burns, who was added to the Dodgers' NLCS roster Thursday. The right-hander made 14 appearances (one start) in the majors this year and recorded a 6.64 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 20.1 innings.

Kelly will serve as the opener in Game 5 of the NLCS against Atlanta on Thursday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Kelly has made six relief appearances to begin the postseason and has posted a 1.93 ERA and 0.86 WHIP in 4.2 innings. The Dodgers haven't indicated who will serve as the primary pitcher in Thursday's bullpen game.