MLB Player News

Luzardo (5-8) allowed four earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out one and walking two across 4.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Nationals.

Luzardo was betrayed by his defense to account for one of his earned runs, but he also had moments of being hit hard by the Nationals. He surrendered a solo shot to Ryan Zimmerman in the second inning and was tagged for two earned runs in the fifth frame after allowing three consecutive hits. While not a truly disastrous outing, Luzardo entered the game having allowed only five earned runs across his last 17.1 innings while racking up 19 strikeouts as compared to seven walks. For the season, Luzardo has a 6.80 ERA with an 80:42 K:BB across 82 frames.

Woodford pitched four innings while allowing two runs on four hits and two walks without registering any strikeouts in the win over the Mets on Tuesday. He did not factor into the game's decision.

The 24-year-old surrendered both runs in the first inning on consecutive RBI singles by Michael Conforto and Javier Baez. It was the second consecutive four-inning outing for the right hander as the Cardinals have capped his innings. In his last three starts, he has posted a strong 2.03 ERA and 0.98 WHIP over 13.1 innings. He's projected to start next versus the Brewers on Monday.

Miley (12-6) was charged with the loss Tuesday against the Pirates after surrendering six runs (five earned) on 10 hits and a pair of walks while striking out one across 4.1 innings.

While he's piecing together what once looked to be a borderline Cy Young season, Miley fell further down the ranks Tuesday. The left-hander just wasn't as sharp this time, letting the Pirates get to him early with a three-run first inning. Miley held things in check until the fifth, when he was lit up for another three runs en route to the loss. It was the second time this season the 34-year-old allowed six or more runs, and his second unfavorable outing over his last three starts. He'll have his work cut out for him during his next projected start Sunday against the Dodgers.

DeGrom (elbow) threw 10 pitches off a mound Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

It was a light session for the veteran right-hander as he continues his return from a partial UCL tear in his right elbow, but a return to mound work is still a significant step forward in his recovery. DeGrom is attempting to make a return before the end of the regular season, but time is running out with less than three weeks to go in the campaign.

Syndergaard (elbow) will face hitters Wednesday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Syndergaard threw his most recent bullpen session Monday and apparently felt good afterward since he's now slated to face hitters for the first time since he tested positive for COVID-19. The right-hander will likely return as a reliever to close out the 2021 campaign, so he's presumably close to rejoining to the major-league club.

Padres manager Jayce Tingler said that Snell (groin) was feeling a little more sore and tender than expected Monday, one day after the lefty exited his start against the Dodgers with left adductor tightness, Annie Heilbrunn of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

While he said he's hopeful Snell will still be ready to make his next turn through the rotation this weekend in St. Louis, Tingler acknowledged the possibility of the team having to turn to another pitcher to make a spot start. The San Diego rotation has been ravaged by injuries throughout the second half, and Snell's bout with adductor tightness comes at particularly tough time after Chris Paddack (elbow) landed on the injured list Monday.

Woodford is listed as the Cardinals' starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

Woodford was added to the rotation last week as a replacement for Kwang Hyun Kim, who was moved into a bullpen role. The 24-year-old Woodford was capped at four innings in his Sept. 9 start, but he acquitted himself well against a tough Dodgers lineup, allowing only one run on three hits and two walks while striking out three. He should be able to work deeper into Tuesday's outing, taking on a Mets squad that was shut down by Adam Wainwright in Monday's series opener.

Hill (6-7) took the loss Monday as the Mets were downed 7-0 by the Cardinals, giving up three runs on six hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out four.

St. Louis did most of its damage long after Hill had left the mound, but a lack of run support still saddled him with the loss, giving Hill an 0-3 record as a Met. The veteran lefty has not pitched poorly since coming over from the Rays, posting a 3.88 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 40:11 K:BB through 48.2 innings over 10 appearances (nine starts), but he hasn't gotten into the win column since June 23.

Wainwright (16-7) picked up the win in Monday's 7-0 victory over the Mets, giving up four hits and three walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out four.

The veteran righty cruised to his fifth straight win despite having a little trouble finding the plate consistently, as he tossed only 58 of 103 pitches for strikes before exiting. Wainwright has delivered a quality start in 10 of his last 11 outings, going 9-1 over that stretch with a dazzling 1.72 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 61:14 K:BB through 78.2 innings.

Alcantara (9-13) picked up the win Monday, allowing only one hit over eight scoreless innings in a 3-0 victory over the Nationals. He struck out seven without walking a batter.

The right-hander continues to dominate, taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning and eventually exiting after 96 pitches (68 strikes). Alcantara's performance was even more remarkable considering he nearly came out of the game in the fourth after taking a screaming Juan Soto comebacker off his knee. The Miami ace has reeled off seven straight quality starts, posting a scintillating 1.55 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 64:7 K:BB through 52.1 innings over that stretch as he positions himself to be a Cy Young favorite in 2022.