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Keller (5-1) earned the win Sunday, tossing seven scoreless innings in which he allowed four hits during a 4-0 win over the Orioles. He struck out 13 and did not issue a walk.

Keller recorded a career-high 13 strikeouts, marking his second game of the season with double digits, and he hasn't allowed a run over his past two starts (16 innings), lowering his ERA to 2.38. The right-hander has shown flashes before, but he's currently in the best stretch of his career and has a sterling 69:14 K:BB over 56.2 innings to start the season. Keller will look to continue his scoreless streak next time out, which is tentatively scheduled for the finale of a three-game weekend set versus Arizona.

Kershaw will start Tuesday against the Twins despite the recent death of his mother, but he could head to the bereavement list after the outing, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Kershaw won't immediately step away from the team after his mother passed away Saturday, but he could understandably still take some time after starting Tuesday's contest. The veteran left-hander wouldn't necessarily have to miss a start if placed on the bereavement list, though the Dodgers are likely to provide him as much time as he needs.

Adon remains on the Nationals' taxi squad but won't be formally called up from Triple-A Rochester to serve as the 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader with the Mets, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Shortly after Saturday's game was suspended, manager Dave Martinez suggested that Adon would be promoted to the big club once the Nationals and Mets completed the resumed game Sunday. Instead, the Nationals will designate Cory Abbott as the 27th man ahead of the second game of the day, perhaps due to the fact that he's outperformed Adon at the Triple-A level this season. Expect Adon to return to Rochester to make his next turn through the Triple-A rotation later on in the upcoming week.

Manager Dave Roberts announced Sunday that Syndergaard (finger) will start Monday's game against the Twins, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The right-hander confirmed his index finger feels good after Saturday's bullpen session, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register, which clears him to pitch after exiting his previous outing due to a laceration. It's been an up-and-down season thus far for Syndergaard with a 6.12 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 21:5 K:BB across 32.1 innings.

The Rockies placed Feltner on the 15-day injured list Sunday after he was diagnosed with a small skull fracture and a concussion, Jenny Cavnar of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.

The move to the IL comes after Feltner departed in the second inning of his start in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Phillies when he was struck in the head by a Nick Castellanos line drive. According to Cavnar, manager Bud Black said that Feltner remains hospitalized but is expected to be discharged later Sunday. The right-hander will likely remain without a clear timeline for a return until he makes enough progress in his recovery from the skull fracture and concussion to resume a throwing program.

Cincinnati transferred Overton (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Sunday, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports.

Overton was removed from the 40-man roster in order to open up a spot for several new additions to the Cincinnati bullpen. The right-hander is not expected to be ready to return from his left elbow strain until the middle of July.

Cincinnati optioned Stoudt to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports.

Stoudt gave the Reds three innings of one-run baseball Saturday. The right-hander will head back to Triple-A with Cincinnati calling up several fresh arms, but he could be back with the Reds as a starting option soon with Nick Lodolo (calf) heading to the 15-day injured list.

Cincinnati placed Lodolo on the 15-day injured list Sunday with left calf tendinosis, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports.

Lodolo was scratched from his start Saturday due to trouble with his left calf, and an examination back in Cincinnati revealed the tendinosis. Reds manager David Bell told reporters that it will probably be a minimum of four weeks before Lodolo is able to return, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. The Reds won't need a fifth starter next week, but an arm like Levi Stoudt could be added to the rotation to replace Lodolo while the southpaw recovers.

The Mets optioned Lucchesi to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Lucchesi pitched Saturday for 2.1 innings against the Nationals before that game was suspended, and rules dictate that the Mets can demote the left-hander before the twin bill is resumed. Dennis Santana will have his contract selected from Syracuse in a corresponding move. Lucchesi could be back with the Mets at some point this summer either as a starter or multi-inning reliever.

Alcantara (1-4) took the loss Saturday, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks over 7.2 innings during a 6-5 loss to the Reds. He struck out nine.

Alcantara served up a three-run home run to Jake Fraley in the fifth, but he was still in line for the win until he struggled in the eighth. The reigning NL Cy Young winner was pulled after surrendering the lead and was charged with three total runs in the frame. Alcantara continues to have a long leash, but he's struggled to shut down teams late in games like he did last year. He's allowed multiple runs in seven of his first eight starts and sports a 4.91 ERA over 51.1 innings. His 1.21 WHIP and 49:14 K:BB suggest the ERA will drop eventually, but it's clear he's working through some adjustments.