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Webb allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and four walks over 3.2 innings while striking out four in a no-decision versus the Rangers on Friday.

Webb was again generous with baserunners in his second start of the year, but mostly avoided any significant damage. He needed 79 pitches (44 strikes) to complete his short outing, and the Giants were able to take him off the hook for the loss with a three-run fifth inning. Webb has a 2.35 ERA and 1.96 WHIP with six strikeouts in 7.2 innings so far. He's expected to face the Rockies on the road Wednesday.

Darvish (1-1) earned the win in Friday's contest against the Pirates. He tossed six scoreless innings, giving up two hits and one walk while fanning seven.

Darvish was coming off a less-than-stellar season debut against the Brewers, but he bounced back admirably in this one. Darvish will attempt to build off this performance ahead of his next start, scheduled for Aug. 5 at Kansas City.

Williams (0-2) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Cubs. He gave up three runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks while fanning six across 4.2 innings.

Williams retired the first five batters he faced, but things went downhill from the third inning onward. It seems as if Williams' struggles during the 2019 season -- where he pitched to the tune of a 5.38 ERA -- remain in place for 2020 after two sub-par performances. His next start should come at home against the Twins on Aug. 5.

Kershaw (back) will start Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Kershaw has been steadily progressing toward his return to the mound since being scratched from his Opening Day start with back stiffness. However, manager Dave Roberts confirmed Friday that the southpaw will make his season debut in Arizona on Sunday with Walker Buehler starting Monday. Kershaw has thrown several bullpens while recovering and neared 60 pitches in his first session. While he may not be able to reach his normal pitch count Sunday, he should be able to cover at least four or five innings for the Dodgers.

Wood is resting his left arm and allowing his shoulder inflammation to subside, thus he has not yet returned to baseball activities, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Wood was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, and the Dodgers have opted to allow the southpaw time to heal before pushing him to ramp up again. Per Michael J. Duarte of NBC LA, Wood will not pick up a baseball for a week, so a minimum stay on the IL appears to be a long shot. With Wood out of the rotation for the time being, Dustin May figures to continue filling in as a starter.

Stroman (calf) threw a four-inning live batting practice session Friday that went quite well, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Stroman also went through fielding drills to test his mobility as he works his way back from a left calf injury. His return timeline remains unclear, but it doesn't sound as though he'll miss too many more turns in the rotation.

Toussaint will start Saturday against the Mets, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Atlanta had a rotation spot open after designating Mike Foltynewicz for assignment following his poor season debut Monday. Whether Toussaint remains in the rotation for good or simply gets the first crack at the job is not yet clear. The 24-year-old was once considered a fairly interesting prospect, combining promising stuff with shaky control, but he's yet to put things together through 73.1 big-league innings, the majority of which have come out of the bullpen. His 24.7 percent strikeout rate has thus far been more than canceled out by his 14.3 percent walk rate, leading to a career 5.52 ERA.

Webb will start Friday against the Rangers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Webb limited the Dodgers to just a single run over four innings in his season debut. He threw just 70 pitches in that one, so he's unlikely to get close to 100 pitches this time around, but he should still be able to pitch fairly deep into the game.

Gonsolin was officially called up from the alternate training site ahead of his scheduled start Friday at Arizona, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

The 26-year-old didn't make the Opening Day roster but will step into the rotation Friday with Alex Wood (shoulder) and Clayton Kershaw (back) battling injuries. Gonsolin impressed in his first taste of major-league action in 2019 with a 2.93 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 37:15 K:BB over 40 innings. The outing is likely only a spot start, since Kershaw may be able to rejoin the rotation within the next few days.

Manager Dave Roberts said Kershaw (back) could rejoin the Dodgers' starting rotation Sunday or Monday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

The veteran southpaw was scheduled to throw a full bullpen session Thursday, his second one of the week. Kershaw neared 60 pitches during his first session, so he seems likely to be able to cover at least four or five innings in his season debut.