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Wright did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits with three walks over 6.2 innings in the victory over the Royals. He struck out six.

Wright showcased significant improvement in his second start, limiting the Royals to two runs before exiting the game in the sixth inning. However, a two-run homer by Vinnie Pasquantino tied the game in the seventh, denying the 27-year-old his first win of the year. The right-hander's performance was an encouraging sign for the Atlanta starting rotation as he looks to return to the dominant form he displayed during the 2022 season. Wright will bring a 6.23 ERA and 1.73 WHIP into his next start, tentatively scheduled for the end of this week against Houston.

Nola (1-2) earned the win Sunday, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks in six innings during a 14-3 victory over the Reds. He struck out four.

Nola was handed a nine-run lead after the top of the first, and the veteran right-hander took advantage by limiting damage while cruising through six innings, notching his first win and second quality start. Through four outings (21.1 innings), Nola's ERA sits at 5.91, but he has a strong 19:6 K:BB. His next start is tentatively scheduled for Philadelphia's upcoming four-game set versus Colorado.

Smyly (1-1) allowed one run on four hits and two walks over 5.2 innings Sunday, striking out three and earning a win over the Dodgers.

The only damage against Smyly on Sunday was Chris Taylor's solo shot in the third inning. After coughing up seven runs in his first outing, Smyly has allowed just two runs through 10.2 frames over his last two appearances. His ERA dropped to 4.70 with a 13:5 K:BB through his first three starts. Smyly is lined up for a rematch with the Dodgers at home next week.

Urias (3-1) allowed three runs (two earned) on eight hits and a walk over 5.2 innings Sunday against the Cubs. He struck out six and took a loss.

Urias kept the Cubs scoreless through four innings before they plated an unearned run in the fifth frame. He then unraveled in the sixth, coughing up back-to-back homers to Patrick Wisdom and Cody Bellinger. Urias had allowed just one long ball in 18 innings prior to Sunday's contest. Still, he improved his season K:BB to 26:3 with a 1.90 ERA across 23.2 frames. Urias is lined up for a rematch with the Cubs in Chicago next week.

Davis allowed three hits and three walks over five shutout innings during Sunday's loss to Seattle. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.

Davis sprinkled three walks and three singles throughout his first career MLB start. He forced inning-ending double plays in the third and fourth frames to escape danger. The 25-year-old righty had just six strikeouts in 12.2 Triple-A innings before Sunday's outing. With German Marquez (forearm) on the injured list, Davis will likely stick around for another start, which is projected to be in Philadelphia next week.

Webb and the Giants won't play Sunday against the Tigers after the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Webb was slated to make his fourth start of the season Sunday, but the game was called off following a five-hour delay. The Giants haven't revealed their updated pitching plans for their three-game series in Miami early next week, but Webb did some throwing work in the outfield Sunday, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him pitch against the Marlins at some point.

Corbin did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing four runs (two earned) on five hits and zero walks over six innings against the Guardians. He struck out four.

All of the damage against Corbin came in the fourth inning. He allowed three doubles in the frame, and the Guardians took advantage of two National errors to score four runs, though just two were charged to Corbin. He was spared another loss, however, when Washington rallied to take a 7-6 lead in the eighth inning. The 33-year-old Corbin is 1-2 through 20 innings this season with a 6.30 ERA and a 1.75 WHIP.

Manager Brian Snitker said Fried (hamstring) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Monday against the Padres, Kelly Crull of Bally Sports South reports.

The left-hander has been on the shelf since he suffered the hamstring strain during his Opening Day start, and he'll rejoin Atlanta's rotation Monday without making any rehab outings. Given the lack of buildup since suffering the injury, Fried may face some workload limitations in his first couple starts back from the injured list.

Senzatela (knee) will pitch in an extended spring training game Tuesday, after which the Rockies will decide if he's ready for a minor-league rehab assignment, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

The 28-year-old threw two frames in an extended spring game last week, and he'll likely pitch a bit longer Tuesday before potentially embarking on a rehab assignment. Senzatela is coming off August surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, so he'll likely require multiple starts in the minors before rejoining the Rockies.

Hendricks (shoulder) is scheduled to throw up to 35 pitches in a simulated game in Arizona on Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Hendricks threw a bullpen session Saturday and now will progress to the simulated contest. The right-hander continues to work his way back from a shoulder strain that has sidelined him to begin the 2023 season, and if all goes well for Hendricks in Arizona, it seems likely that he could begin a rehab assignment.