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Houser (groin) worked five innings and struck out three while giving up three earned runs on three hits and two walks Friday in his most recent rehab start for Triple-A Nashville.

Over the course of his four rehab starts, Houser has posted a 3.07 ERA and 1.50 WHIP, and after covering five innings and 80 pitches Friday, he appears to be fully stretched out for a starting role. According to Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin, Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said Sunday that Houser's role upon returning from the 15-day injured list is to be determined, but it could hinge on how Colin Rea performs in his start Sunday against the Angels. If Rea struggles, Houser could replace him in the rotation as soon as the Brewers' upcoming series in Colorado that begins Tuesday.

The Rockies placed Davis on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right elbow inflammation.

Davis will miss at least two weeks with the inflammation, and he likely picked up the injury during Saturday's loss to the Diamondbacks. The Rockies have recalled Nick Mears from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move.

Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said Sunday that Woodruff's recent MRI on his right shoulder was "very positive relative to what it could have been," and that the 30-year-old's target date for a return from the 15-day injured list is by the end of June, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Woodruff has been out since April 11 after being diagnosed with a sub-scapular strain in his right elbow. The right-hander will need to build his arm strength back up on top of his normal recovery, but it's positive news that Woodruff looks to be on track to rejoin the Milwaukee rotation before the All-Star break.

The Reds reinstated Ashcraft from the bereavement list Sunday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Ashcraft missed three days while away from the club. Cincinnati reopened a spot for Ashcraft on the 26-man roster by placing Fernando Cruz (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list. Ashcraft is scheduled to start Tuesday against the Padres in San Diego.

Megill and New York won't face Atlanta on Sunday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Queens.

The two teams have now had two consecutive games postponed for weather-related reasons. New York and Atlanta will make up the postponement from Saturday as part of a split doubleheader Aug. 12, while Sunday's postponed contest will be made up as part of a straight doubleheader Monday. Expect Megill to take the hill for one of those two contests.

Strider and Atlanta won't face the Mets on Sunday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Queens.

The two teams have now had two consecutive games postponed for weather-related reasons. Atlanta and New York will make up the postponement from Saturday as part of a split doubleheader Aug. 12, while Sunday's postponed contest will be made up as part of a straight doubleheader Monday. Expect Strider to take the hill for one of those two contests.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Saturday that Davies (oblique) is expected to throw a bullpen session this week, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Davies recently started a throwing program and threw out to 120 feet Saturday. The bullpen session will be the right-hander's first time on a mound since sustaining the oblique injury during a start April 8.

Kershaw (5-1) earned the win Saturday, allowing two hits over seven scoreless innings against St. Louis. He struck out nine and did not walk a batter.

Kershaw has been in vintage form this season, allowing just one earned run over his last 20 innings. The southpaw currently sports a 0.76 WHIP, good for third in the league. The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner is an easy lineup lock ahead of his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to be on the road against San Diego.

Montgomery (2-4) took the loss Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over 6.2 innings against the Dodgers. He struck out seven.

Montgomery pitched a gem, but the Cardinals couldn't get anything going on offense. The southpaw has now given up just one earned run over his last 12.2 innings and has generally been reliable this year outside of one bad start (seven runs allowed over four innings) against Arizona on April 18th. The former Yankee is tentatively slated to face the Tigers at home in his next start.

Davis (0-1) took the loss Saturday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and two walks over two innings in an 11-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. He struck out two.

Davis was completely dominated by the Arizona offense after giving up just one run over his first 9.2 innings pitched this year. The rookie was bound to have a bad game at some point, and he'll have plenty of chances for redemption going forward. The right-hander's next opportunity is tentatively scheduled to be against the Mets on the road.