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Ashby didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Padres, allowing one unearned run on four hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out five.

Pitching in San Diego, the city where his uncle Andy became a two-time All-Star in the late 90s, Ashby stifled the Padres over 91 pitches (59 strikes) but left the game on the hook for his fourth loss until the Brewers scrounged up a couple runs in the seventh inning. The 24-year-old southpaw will be a regular member of the rotation while Freddy Peralta (lat) is sidelined, and while he's still looking for his first win of 2022, Ashby's 2.91 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 39:20 K:BB through 34 innings suggest it shouldn't be too long in coming.

Urias (3-4) took the loss Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over six innings as the Dodgers fell 1-0 to the Nationals. He struck out three.

The southpaw tossed 54 of 87 pitches for strikes en route to his fourth quality start of the season, but Urias got no help from his offense as the Dodgers were shut out for the first time this year. He'll take a 2.49 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 34:11 K:BB through 47 innings into his next outing.

Meyer (elbow) is scheduled to throw off flat ground Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

The 23-year-old landed on the injured list last week with ulnar nerve irritation in his right elbow, but he'll return to throwing Thursday after being shut down for a week. Meyer will likely need some time to build his arm back up, but he could return to mound work soon since the shutdown was relatively brief.

Feltner allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out seven across five innings against Pittsburgh on Wednesday. He did not factor into the decision.

Feltner was starting in place of Antonio Senzatela (back) and put together an impressive performance. He allowed a walk and double to begin the third frame -- both runners came around to score -- but he otherwise held Pittsburgh in check. Feltner has been impressive in two opportunities to make spot starts this season, maintaining a 14:4 K:BB across 10 innings despite a 5.40 ERA. He is currently projected to take at least one more turn through the rotation.

Suarez (4-3) got tagged with the loss Wednesday after he tossed 4.1 innings, surrendering five runs on six hits and four walks while striking out four versus the Braves.

Suarez was lit up in the second inning, giving up four runs including a solo homer by William Contreras. He subsequently allowed a fifth-inning leadoff single to Dansby Swanson, who later came around to score after the left-hander exited with one out in the inning. After registering two consecutive quality starts, Suarez has now been forced out of two straight outings early, giving up eight runs over 7.1 frames in those contests. Following the rough stretch, his ERA and WHIP have jumped from 3.72 and 1.38 to an inflated 4.74 and 1.53, respectively, over 43.2 innings this season. He tentatively lines up to face the Giants on Monday in another tough matchup.

Morton pitched 4.1 innings, giving up four runs on nine hits, a walk and hit-by-pitch while striking out four in Wednesday's win over the Phillies. He did not factor into the decision.

Morton had a lot of trouble keeping the Phillies off the basepaths, allowing 11 batters to reach base while only registering 13 outs. He gave up a solo home run to Odubel Herrera in the second inning, another run in the fourth frame and surrendered two more in the following inning while only forcing one out. Morton came into Wednesday having only allowed four total runs over 16.1 frames in his prior three starts, watching his ERA jump from 4.95 to 5.28 following the difficult outing. The 38-year-old will look to get back on the right track when he toes the rubber next, which tentatively lines up as a matchup versus the Diamondbacks on Monday.

Hendricks (2-5) allowed four runs on five hits across four innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Reds. He walked one and struck out one.

Hendricks didn't allow seven runs like he did in his last outing, but he was only moderately better Wednesday. It's been a struggle all year for the righty, as he's now sitting with a 5.20 ERA. Hendricks posted a sub-3.50 ERA every year between 2016 and 2020, but that crept up to 4.77 last season, and he's now on pace for a new career worst. Hendricks has always had a small margin for error since he doesn't record too many strikeouts, and that may be catching up to him in his age-32 season. He'll look to turn things around in his next scheduled start Tuesday against the Brewers.

Small (illness) struck out three and allowed one run on five hits and no walks over six innings Tuesday in Triple-A Nashville's 6-4 win over Toledo.

Small missed his last turn through Nashville's rotation after he picked up a non-COVID-19-related illness, but he quickly moved past the ailment. The 25-year-old lefty doesn't have a spot on the 40-man roster, but he's put himself in the conversation for a call-up to Milwaukee if the team requires a spot starter at any point. Through his eight starts at Nashville, Small has compiled a 1.88 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 49:21 K:BB across 38.1 innings.

Heaney (shoulder) plans to throw three simulated innings during a bullpen session Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Heaney remains without a timeline to resume facing hitters, but he's been steadily increasing his pitch counts in bullpen sessions since he was cleared to begin a throwing progression just over two weeks ago. The lefty was shut down April 20 with shoulder discomfort and may need one or two rehab starts in the minors before the Dodgers pinpoint a target date for his return from the 10-day injured list.

Malone has made a full recovery from the illness that set him back in spring training, but he's now working through a throwing progression as he looks to overcome a recent bout of right shoulder soreness, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Malone resumed throwing live batting practice sessions a week ago and could be ready to pitch in a simulated game at the Pirates' spring training facility within the next few days. Once he's deemed ready to make his 2022 affiliated-ball debut, Malone will likely slot into the Single-A Bradenton rotation.