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Wainwright struck out 10 in seven scoreless innings while allowing two hits and a walk in a 3-2 win Tuesday over San Diego. He did not factor into the decision.

Wainwright limited the Padres to just two singles, both by Luke Voit, and at one point retired 14 consecutive batters. He left the game in line for the victory but the St. Louis bullpen was unable to hold the lead. The 10 strikeouts were a season high and equaled his total from his previous three starts combined. The veteran had an excellent May, compiling a 1.69 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in 32 innings.

Snell allowed two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out six in six innings of a 3-2 defeat Tuesday in St. Louis. He did not factor into the decision.

Both runs against Snell came in the third inning as he allowed two walks, a double and a sacrifice fly. He settled down over the last three frames and retired the Cardinals in order each inning. It was the lefty's best start of the season and the first time he completed six innings. His next start will likely come early next week against the Mets.

Heaney (shoulder) is expected to report to Triple-A Oklahoma City this weekend for a rehab assignment, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Heaney threw live batting practice Monday and is now slated to begin a rehab assignment. The left-hander hasn't taken the mound for the Dodgers since mid-April due to left shoulder discomfort, so he could require a couple rehab starts in the minors before rejoining the big-league rotation.

Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Kershaw (pelvis) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The veteran left-hander threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Monday, and he's now on the cusp of returning to game action. Assuming he in fact reports to a minor-league affiliate this weekend, Kershaw is expected to throw at least three innings and could also require at least one additional rehab outing before rejoining the Dodgers.

Senzatela (back) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

The right-hander landed on the shelf May 17 with a lower-back strain, but he'll rejoin Colorado's starting rotation after spending the 15-day minimum on the IL. Through seven starts this season, Senzatela has a 4.55 ERA, 1.89 WHIP and 11:8 K:BB across 29.2 innings.

Matz (shoulder) will throw side sessions Thursday and Sunday, at which point the Cardinals will determine his next steps, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Matz will be eligible to return from the injured list June 7. It's possible he'll be able to return then or soon after if he demonstrates in his side sessions that he doesn't need a rehab assignment.

Cabrera won't be called up to start Tuesday against the Rockies as previously reported, as the game has been postponed due to rain, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Wednesday. Cabrera will likely be called upon to start one of those two games, though the Marlins have yet to announce their plans.

Marquez's scheduled start Tuesday against the Rockies has been postponed due to rain, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Wednesday. Marquez will get an extra day of rest and start one half of the twin bill.

Flaherty (shoulder) faced teammates Lars Nootbaar and Andrew Knizner on Tuesday in a two-inning live batting practice session, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

The live batting practice session was the second one for Flaherty since he picked up the right shoulder injury in spring training. He threw somewhere between 40 and 50 pitches Tuesday but didn't appear to be satisfied with how he commanded his throws, according to John Denton of MLB.com. On a more positive note, Katie Woo of The Athletic relays that Flaherty said he felt better physically following the workout than he has at any point over the past calendar year, so his main focus at this stage may just be ramping up rather than strengthening his shoulder. The Cardinals have yet to announce the next step for Flaherty, but he could be sent out for the first of what's likely to be at least two minor-league rehab appearances or simulated games before he returns from the 60-day injured list.

Megill (biceps) threw live batting practice at Citi Field on Tuesday, SportsNet New York reports.

Megill has been out for just over two weeks with right biceps tendinitis, but he wasn't shut down for long and has been making steady progress. A minor-league rehab start or two looks like his next step assuming he feels fine following Tuesday's session.