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Gonsolin will serve as the bulk reliever Thursday against the Orioles, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Rich Hill (forearm) is only expected to pitch two innings in his first start back from the 60-day IL, leaving Gonsolin to cover the majority of innings behind him. The rookie has been sharp across 32 big-league innings this season, posting a 2.81 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 27:10 K:BB in seven appearances (six starts).

Cueto will make his next start Sunday against the Marlins, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Cueto was originally expected to get the ball Tuesday in Boston, but the Giants want to keep him on regular rest after the veteran right-hander felt good in his first start back from Tommy John surgery. He stuck out four across five scoreless innings against the Pirates in that outing, allowing one hit and issuing one walk while tossing 69 pitches.

Hill (forearm) was activated from the 60-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start against the Orioles on Thursday.

Hill is slated to rejoin the Dodgers' rotation after spending more than three months on the shelf with a strained forearm. Seeing as the veteran lefty pitched two innings in his simulated game last Friday, he's only expected to throw two innings or 30 pitches in his first game back. The plan is for Hill to build up to five innings and 75 pitches over the course of his next four starts. Jaime Schultz was designated for assignment to free up a roster spot for Hill.

Paddack hopes to start next week in Milwaukee, but the Padres were noncommittal after Wednesday's victory over the Cubs, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

The team has not revealed its end-of-season plan for Paddack, not even to Paddack himself. "We didn't really have a specific number [of innings]," Paddack said. "I'll get ready for Milwaukee until they tell me otherwise." Paddack hit a rough stretch there in August but has rebounded with a 0.49 ERA and 23:3 K:BB in his last three starts (18.1 innings). He's logged 135.2 innings so far this year after throwing 90 frames last season in his return from Tommy John surgery.

Hill (forearm) is only expected to throw two innings or 30 pitches in his return from the injured list Thursday in Baltimore, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

This really isn't a surprise, as Hill only pitched two innings in his simulated game last Friday. The plan is for Hill to build up from two innings and 30 pitches to five innings and 75 pitches over the course of four starts this month. Julio Urias is a candidate to follow Hill in Thursday's game and throw 2-to-3 innings out of the bullpen.

Musgrove (foot) is confirmed as Thursday's starter against the Giants.

He was scratched from his scheduled start Friday with right foot discomfort but is ready to take the ball for the first time since Aug. 31. This is a favorable setup in San Francisco, but Musgrove has a 5.60 ERA in 10 second-half starts, so he's far from a safe option.

Woodruff (oblique) will return to major-league action next week but the Brewers are still working through what his role will be, Sophia Minnaert of FOX Sports Wisconsin reports.

After throwing 40 pitches during a live batting-practice session Wednesday, Woodruff would line up to return early next week during a home series against the Padres. For fantasy purposes, it would probably be preferable for him to be the second pitcher to enter the game during his first appearance, as he is probably not stretched out enough to go five innings. He could piggyback Zach Davies on Monday or Gio Gonzalez on Tuesday. Woodruff threw all of his pitches during Wednesday's session.

Ray experienced the return of a blister on his left middle finger while warming up in the bullpen prior to Wednesday's start, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Ray endured the shortest outing of his career Wednesday, giving up five runs in two-thirds of an inning. Last week in Cincinnati, the left-hander developed the blister, which he and the team thought had healed enough for him to pitch. However, the skin on the finger ripped off during the pregame bullpen session. Both Ray and manager Torey Lovullo think the pitcher will make his next start Monday at home against the Marlins.

Gray (10-7) gave up three runs on two hits and three walks while striking out nine over 6.1 innings to take the loss against the Mariners on Wednesday.

Gray was pitching a no-hitter going into the the seventh inning, but he hit a batter, walked another, and gave up a three-run homer to put a tough finish on an otherwise spectacular outing. It's been a nice stretch for the 29-year-old, as he's posted a 4-1 record with a 1.50 ERA and a 0.95 in his last seven starts. Gray is scheduled to make his next start Monday against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Paddack (9-7) gave up three hits and one walk while striking out seven through six scoreless innings to earn the win over the Cubs on Wednesday.

Paddack was electric, generating 20 swinging strikes as he cruised through six innings in the quality start. Paddack continues to limit baserunners, posting a 1.00 WHIP through 25 starts, which currently ranks him in the top five rookie pitchers since 1947. The 23-year-old has a 2-2 record with a 4.02 ERA and a 34:6 K:BB in his last six outings. Paddack is scheduled to make his next start Tuesday against the Brewers at Miller Park.