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Quantrill lasted only 3.1 innings during Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Detroit, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out three.

The right-hander struggled immensely against Detroit's bottom-10 offense, yielding a season-worst eight hits, including three doubles. He allowed a pair of runs in the second inning and another before exiting in the fourth, with the final run on his ledger crossing the plate after his departure. Quantrill has been hit hard over his past two starts, yielding a combined 10 runs and 14 hits across 7.2 frames. He'll try to turn things around in his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to come at Tampa Bay early next week.

Rasmussen allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while throwing two innings as the opener during Wednesday's loss to the Nationals. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.

Rasmussen was handed a 2-0 lead before even taking the mound, but he allowed two singles and a walk as the Nationals tied the game in the bottom of the first. He settled down to retire Washington in order in the second before exiting. The right-hander has allowed just those two runs across 6.2 innings with the Rays, and he should continue to serve in multiple roles going forward.

Urquidy said following Wednesday's loss to Baltimore that he doesn't expect to be on the injured for long after his MRI revealed tightness and inflammation in his right shoulder, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Urquidy was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier Wednesday after initially being diagnosed with shoulder discomfort, and his MRI didn't reveal anything overly alarming. His diagnosis resembles essentially the same injury that landed him on the IL for just under three weeks in May, so a similar return timeline could be in store this time around. The right-hander still seems likely to be out of the rotation through the All-Star break, though he'll become eligible to be activated July 10 against the Yankees.

Urena allowed four runs on five hits across 3.1 innings and did not factor into the decision Wednesday in Game 1 against Cleveland. He walked one and struck out five.

Urena had his start bumped back from Tuesday after that game was rained out, and the righty didn't benefit from the extra rest. He allowed four solo home runs in the first half of the doubleheader and has now given up 11 total long balls this season in 72.1 innings. The struggles keeping the ball in the park have led to a 6.22 ERA for Urena, which isn't a huge surprise considering he posted an ERA above 5.00 each of the last two years. He lines up to start again Monday against Texas, and fantasy managers should tread lightly given the 29-year-old's current form.

Luzardo worked up to 63 pitches in his second start for Triple-A Las Vegas in a win over Salt Lake on Sunday, allowing three earned runs on six hits and two walks over 3.1 innings while recording three strikeouts.

While the fact his arm continued getting stretched out is a positive, the reason Luzardo had to throw so many pitches in the first place was largely due to spotty control. The southpaw also surrendered a solo home run during his time on the mound after staying away from the long ball during his first appearance with Las Vegas on June 22, a potentially worrisome sign given Luzardo's 2.6 HR/9 across 38 innings at the big-league level this season.

Urquidy was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder discomfort, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Urquidy was forced to leave his Tuesday start against Baltimore in the second inning after his velocity dropped as a result of the shoulder issue. The right-hander underwent an MRI earlier Wednesday, and the club should have a better understanding of the full severity of the injury once those results come in. The move to the IL will keep Urquidy on the shelf until at least July 10, but he may end up needing longer to recover.

Matz (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

The left-hander hasn't started since June 12 because he tested positive for COVID-19, and he'll rejoin the rotation after spending nearly three weeks on the shelf. Matz completed a 60-pitch live bullpen session Thursday and will be on an unspecified pitch count in his first start back.

Astros manager Dusty Baker said Urquidy (shoulder) underwent an MRI on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Urquidy was diagnosed with right shoulder discomfort after exiting his start in Tuesday's loss to the Orioles in the second inning, but the Astros still need to ascertain whether or not he's dealing with any structural damage. The team should gain more clarity on that front later Wednesday or Thursday. For now, Urquidy can be viewed as day-to-day ahead of his next scheduled start, which would likely come Tuesday at home versus the Athletics.

Bubic will start Thursday's game against the Red Sox, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Bubic had taken on a bullpen role recently, and he allowed three runs on three hits and two walks in two-thirds of an inning to take the loss in his most recent appearance. However, he'll take the mound to begin Wednesday's series finale against the Red Sox. The southpaw has posted a 6.67 ERA and 1.82 WHIP in 29.2 innings across his last eight outings, but he could remain in the rotation after Thursday's start if he pitches well.

Kopech (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Kopech has been on the injured list with a strained left hamstring since late May. The right-hander most recently threw to hitters Monday, and he'll now rejoin the Chicago bullpen without going on a rehab assignment. Kopech posted a dazzling 1.72 ERA and 0.99 WHIP to go along with a 45:11 K:BB across 31.1 innings before the injury, and he should slot back in as one of the club's top relievers going forward.