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Kershaw allowed five runs (three earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out two over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Mets on Tuesday.

This wasn't a good start for Kershaw, but an error that extended the Mets' fifth inning was what ultimately did him in. On the positive side, Kershaw threw a season-high 92 pitches (60 strikes) in this outing. He's at a 5.17 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 8:9 K:BB through 15.2 innings over four starts as he continues to work his way back to 100 percent after offseason knee and toe surgeries.

Roupp allowed four hits and two walks while striking out five over 6.1 scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Padres on Tuesday.

Roupp rebounded from his previous outing, in which he allowed four runs (one earned) over four-plus innings against the Tigers. He was excellent Tuesday, throwing 63 of 92 pitches for strikes, but Camilo Doval blew a save chance in the ninth inning and the Giants ultimately lost in the 10th. After an unremarkable start to the season, Roupp has kept runs off the board in three of his last four appearances, a stretch that has also seen him surrender zero home runs in 22.1 innings. Overall, he's at a 3.18 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and 61:22 K:BB through 62.1 innings over 12 starts. It's unclear when Roupp will next take the mound, as it's possible Justin Verlander (pectoral) comes back to make a start this weekend at home versus Atlanta rather than early next week in Colorado. Roupp would be on regular rest for Sunday's game against Atlanta if Verlander is not activated from the injured list.

Williams (3-6) yielded five runs on five hits and a walk over 4.1 innings Tuesday, striking out four and taking a loss against the Cubs.

Williams gave up just one run through three frames before the Cubs' offense got hot. They scored a pair of runs in the fourth inning before piling on four more runs in the fifth, with two of them being charged to Williams. He's given up at least three earned runs in six of his last seven outings, resulting in a 6.69 ERA over 35 innings during that stretch. The rough patch has spiked his season ERA to 6.03 alongside a 47:16 K:BB through 59.2 innings. Williams is currently in line to face the Rangers at home this weekend.

Horton (3-0) yielded three runs on six hits and a walk over 5.1 innings Tuesday, striking out three and earning a win over the Nationals.

Horton coughed up a run in the first inning and two more in the third, but the Cubs' offense picked him up in the 8-3 victory. It was his fourth straight outing of at least five innings, but he's produced only one quality start at the MLB level so far. He threw 52 of 77 pitches for strikes and generated only seven whiffs. Horton now owns a 4.21 ERA alongside a 19:5 K:BB through 25.2 big-league frames. His next matchup is expected to be this weekend in Detroit.

Skenes (4-6) allowed a run on three hits and a walk over eight innings Tuesday, striking out eight and taking a loss against Houston.

It was another terrific outing for Skenes that was dampened by the Pirates' lack of offense. He rolled through six shutout frames before serving up a solo homer to Christian Walker in the seventh inning. It was the first home run allowed by Skenes since May 1 and just his fifth of the year through 83.1 frames. He tossed 68 of 99 pitches for strikes and tied a season best with 21 whiffs. Skenes fell to 1-4 over his last seven appearances despite posting a 1.77 ERA during that span. He'll carry an impressive 2.05 ERA and 85:19 K:BB into his next matchup, which is expected to be at home against the Phillies.

Hall will serve as the Brewers' opening pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Hall pitched three shutout, no-hit innings while opening the game in front of bulk reliever Quinn Priester in last Friday's win over the Phillies, and the Brewers appear set to have the two pitchers work in tandem again Wednesday. If both pitchers enjoy similar success against the Reds, the combination could be one that Milwaukee sticks with going forward.

Pallante didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Royals after giving up seven runs on seven hits and no walks in 4.1 innings. He struck out two.

The seven runs allowed marked a season worst for Pallante, who tends to keep the ball on the ground but fell victim to the long ball Tuesday. Bobby Witt tagged him for a two-run blast in the opening inning, and Nick Loftin added a solo shot in the fifth frame. Pallante posted a 3.22 ERA through his first four starts, but he has a 5.77 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 29:16 K:BB over his subsequent eight. With a tall task against the Dodgers awaiting him in his next scheduled outing, the 26-year-old right-hander won't be a recommended fantasy option in that matchup.

Manager Terry Francona said that Greene was pulled from his start during Tuesday's win over the Brewers due to a flare-up of his groin injury, Pat Brennan of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Greene managed to last five innings Tuesday, allowing two earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out seven batters. He spent time on the injured list in May due to a groin strain, so the decision to pull him after 85 pitches was made in order to prevent him from further aggravating the injury. The 25-year-old righty will receive an MRI on Wednesday to determine if any serious damage was done. Until then, his status for his next start is unknown.

Woodruff (ankle) was removed from his rehab start at Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday after getting hit on the right arm by a line drive, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Woodruff first began his minor-league assignment April 12 while working his way back from October 2023 shoulder surgery, but his rehab was extended in mid-May, when he experienced right ankle tendinitis. He resumed the assignment May 21, and Tuesday's outing was expected the 32-year-old's final start in the minors before being activated for his season debut next week. However, those plans may be in jeopardy now that the concern about his health has shifted back to his arm. He's slated to receive X-rays in Milwaukee on Wednesday, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, at which point the Brewers may have a clearer idea regarding his timeline to return from the 15-day injured list.

Glasnow (shoulder) downplayed the "general body soreness" mentioned by manager Dave Roberts on Monday, and the right hander said he's likely to throw another bullpen session Friday or Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Glasnow classified the body soreness as a minor back issue, which shut him down from throwing for a few days. The oft-injured 31-year-old made just five starts this season prior to landing on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation. Glasnow will be eligible to be reinstated in late June, but he could be sidelined beyond that given that he'll likely require a handful of rehab games in the minors before rejoining the Dodgers.