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The Reds will call up Stoudt from Triple-A Louisville to start Wednesday's game versus the Rays.

Luke Weaver (forearm) had been expected to come off the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday, but he's apparently not ready to do so. As a result, Stoudt, who holds a career minor-league ERA of 4.11 and has issued nine walks in 11 innings (three starts) this season at Triple-A, will be called upon for what will likely be a spot start. He's an unappealing fantasy streaming option for Wednesday's emergency assignment versus one of baseball's top teams.

Suarez (forearm) is set to throw live batting practice Tuesday in Chicago, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Suarez is currently traveling with the Phillies and is expected to complete two live BP sessions (or simulated games) before embarking on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 27-year-old left-hander is probably steering toward a 2023 debut in early May as he builds up his pitch count. He's been on the IL all month after developing forearm inflammation around the third week of spring training.

Kelly (1-2) earned the win Monday, allowing one run on five hits and zero walks over six innings during a 6-3 victory over the Cardinals. He struck out three.

Kelly posted five scoreless frames to start the game before serving up an RBI double to Willson Contreras in the bottom of the six, which tied the game at 1-1. However, following a mound visit, the right-hander struck out Nolan Arenado to end the inning and was in line for the win after Arizona reclaimed the lead with five runs in the top of the seventh. Through four starts (21.1 innings), Kelly has a 2.53 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP with a 18:12 K:BB.

Flaherty (1-2) took the loss Monday, allowing four runs on four hits and three walks over six innings against the Diamondbacks. He struck out four.

Flaherty allowed a leadoff double to Josh Rojas and an RBI single to Ketel Marte to start the game, but he escaped the frame with back-to-back groundouts, including a double play. The right-hander proceeded to toss five solid frames before getting pulled after allowing the first three hitters in the seventh to reach, including via a leadoff homer by Marte. Cardinals reliever Andre Pallante couldn't stop the momentum and served up a grand slam to Pavin Smith, adding two more runs to Flaherty's line. Overall, it was mixed results for Flaherty, who posted season highs in innings and runs allowed. Through four starts (21.1 innings), he has a 2.95 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP with as many strikeouts (17) as walks.

Luzardo did not factor into the decision Monday against the Giants, allowing three runs on six hits with two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out six.

Luzardo failed to last at least five innings for the first time this season. Despite this setback, the 25-year-old continues to impress by generating a significant number of swings and misses, adding six more strikeouts in this outing. With a 2-0 record, 2.74 ERA and 26:8 K:BB over 23 innings, Luzardo's body of work thus far has been rewarding for fantasy managers who invested some capital in him. He will look to bounce back in his next start, tentatively scheduled for the upcoming series with Cleveland.

May allowed five runs on eight hits while striking out one batter over 5.2 innings Monday in an 8-6 loss to the Mets. He didn't factor in the decision.

May issued four walks in his previous start, so it was a positive that he didn't give up any free passes Monday. That was one of the only positive takeaways for the right-hander, who surrendered a season-worst five runs and recorded a season-low one strikeout. Most of the damage against May came in the fourth inning, when the Mets put up three runs on three singles and a hit batsman. May still holds a solid 3.00 ERA on the campaign, and he'll look to get back on track his next time out, which is lined up to be in Chicago this weekend.

Peterson (1-2) was the pitcher of record in Monday's 8-6 win over the Dodgers, allowing six runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out six batters over six innings.

Peterson didn't pitch particularly well in the outing, yielding three homers, including two by Freddie Freeman. However, he managed to hang around for six innings and got enough run support to pick up his first win of the campaign. Peterson punched out six batters for the second straight time, and he recorded a healthy 14 swinging strikes among his 94 total pitches. The left-hander has yet to find consistency this season, alternating good and bad starts through four appearances. All told, he has an uninspiring 6.10 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 22:8 K:BB across 20.2 frames.

Fried (1-1) earned the win over the Padres on Monday, allowing four hits and no walks while striking out four batters over five scoreless innings in Atlanta's 2-0 victory.

In his first start since Opening Day, Fried was held to 79 pitches but showed no signs of rust. The left-hander allowed just four baserunners, all on singles -- two of which didn't leave the infield. He retired the final 10 batters he faced and looked strong throughout, with his only limitation being a managed pitch count due to a multi-week layoff that was necessitated by a hamstring injury. Fried will likely be allowed to go deeper in his next outing, which is tentatively lined up to come at home against Houston.

Burnes suffered a left pectoral strain in Monday's 7-3 win over the Mariners but is hopeful that he'll be able to make his next start, which will likely fall Sunday versus the Red Sox at American Family Field, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Per McCalvy, the early read from the Brewers is that Burnes' pectoral strain is a minor one, but the team will monitor the situation closely over the next few days. Before exiting with a trainer after throwing 85 pitches Monday, Burnes was able to pick up his second win of the season after striking out three over 5.1 innings of one-run ball. His status will likely be updated over the next few days in advance of this weekend's series versus the Red Sox.

Wesneski (1-0) allowed one run on five hits over seven frames Monday, striking out seven and earning a win in the Cubs' 10-1 triumph over the Athletics.

Wesneski covered just six innings in a pair of shaky outings to begin the 2023 season, but he turned things around Monday against a subpar Athletics lineup. He gave up a run on four hits in the first two innings before cruising through his final five frames, racking up 11 total swinging strikes in the process. Wesneski is now sporting an 11:6 K:BB and a 4.15 ERA this season. He's lined up to face the Dodgers at home this weekend.