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Suarez tossed seven innings, giving up two runs on six hits while striking out five in Tuesday's win over the Brewers. He did not factor into the decision.

Suarez was effective Tuesday, limiting the Brewers to six baserunners. He allowed an RBI double to Andrew McCutchen in the first frame and another one to Rowdy Tellez later in the fourth inning before tossing three more scoreless frames. The seven-inning outing tied his longest start of the season and he has now given up four runs over 11.1 frames in his last two outings after giving up five runs in 4.1 innings to the Braves on May 25. Suarez owns a 4.42 ERA and 1.47 WHIP with 47 punchouts over 55 innings in 11 starts this year.

Quintana (1-3) took the loss Tuesday against Detroit, allowing four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five in 3.1 innings.

Quintana allowed one hit in his first time through the lineup but fell apart after that, allowing seven of the next nine batters to reach safely. It was his shortest start and marks the first time he's given up four earned runs in a start this season. The lefty has failed to complete five innings in five of his 11 starts.

Alexander pitched five innings, allowing one run on seven hits and two walks while striking out one in the loss to the Phillies on Tuesday. He did not factor into the decision.

Alexander surrendered a sacrifice fly to Bryce Harper in the top of the third inning, accounting for the only run against him Tuesday. He has now pitched 12 innings over his first two career starts, giving up just three runs combined. With Brandon Woodruff (ankle) expected to return soon, Alexander may not get another turn in the rotation before returning to Triple-A Nashville, but he has certainly earned more opportunities down the line.

Manager Buck Showalter said he's considering Megill (biceps) to start Friday or Saturday against the Angels, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander linked up with the Mets on the road trip Monday and is poised to rejoin the starting rotation after one rehab outing with Double-A Binghamton. Megill covered 3.2 innings during that start, so he'll likely face some workload limitations in his first game back from the biceps tendinitis that's sidelined him for the past month.

Heaney (shoulder) will continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

The veteran lefty made his first rehab start Saturday and allowed one run over three innings, and he'll continue building up his arm Thursday. Heaney is expected to make one additional rehab outing next week before rejoining the Dodgers' starting rotation.

Cobb (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to June 4, with a neck strain.

The veteran right-hander was scratched from Friday's start with back tightness only for the injury to be clarified as a left hamstring issue, and he's now on the shelf with a neck strain. Cobb will be eligible to return June 19 in Pittsburgh and could be activated at that point, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, so the injury doesn't appear to be a serious concern. Sam Long was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move, though it's unclear who will fill Cobb's spot in the starting rotation.

Kershaw (pelvis) is scheduled for one final bullpen session this week and lines up to pitch Sunday against the Giants, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The 34-year-old indicated Tuesday he's responded well to Sunday's rehab outing with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, and he's poised to rejoin the Dodgers' starting rotation this weekend. Kershaw threw 59 pitches in the rehab start and is expected to be limited to about five innings Sunday.

Lodolo (back) will throw a live bullpen and pitch in a simulated game at the Reds' spring training complex this week, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Lodolo threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Saturday and will take another step forward in his rehab process when he faces live hitters. Assuming he feels good following his upcoming throwing sessions, the left-hander's next step in his recovery will be a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville.

Strasburg (neck) will start Thursday's game in Miami, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com

Strasburg was considered a strong candidate to start Thursday's matchup since he threw a bullpen session Monday, and manager Dave Martinez officially confirmed Tuesday that the right-hander will make his season debut during Thursday's series finale against the Marlins. Strasburg also battled injuries in 2020 and 2021, and he made just seven starts during that time, posting a 5.74 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 26.2 innings.

Luzardo (forearm) has yet to begin a throwing program since landing on the 15-day injured list May 12, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Now more than three weeks removed from being shut down with a left forearm strain, Luzardo has yet to take any meaningful steps forward in his recovery. Even if he's cleared to start playing catch within the next few days, Luzardo will still require multiple weeks to build back up for a starting role. At this stage, Luzardo might be trending toward a return from the IL in July at the earliest.