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Rockies pitcher Jordan Lyles revealed that he will have season-ending surgery on his toe, a procedure that is like "Tommy John for the toe," per the Denver Post.

Lyles landed on the disabled list Monday after tearing all the ligaments in his left big toe. He went 2-5 with a 5.14 ERA, a 1.49 WHIP and 30:19 K:BB ratio over 49 innings.

Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg threw off a flat ground on Wednesday, as he continues to work his way back from a left trapezius strain. According to the Washington Times, the team will know more about the next step n his recovery process, depending on how he feels a day removed from throwing.

Strasburg landed on the disabled list after exiting Friday's start with what was deemed as neck tightness. The right-hander is off to a rough start this season, posting a 6.55 ERA in his first 10 starts.

Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard became the first pitcher in MLB history to strike out 10, allow 10 hits and get pulled before throwing five innings in Tuesday's loss to San Diego, per NJ.com.

Syndergaard (2-2) surrendered a two-run single to Alexi Amarista and a two-run triple to Will Venable in the second. Cory Spangenberg tripled in another run off Syndergaard in the third, and Derek Norris launched a solo home run off the right-hander in the fourth. He was charged with seven earned runs on 10 hits and no walks over four innings of a 7-2 defeat. 

"It was definitely a frustrating start for me because I went out there and I felt like I had some of the best stuff I've had all year," Syndergaard said, per MLB.com. "It was kind of like the start that Cashner had … not a whole lot of hard contact, just kind of hitting balls where people weren't. You can try to take some positives away from it, like the 10 strikeouts. And I was fortunate that I didn't walk anybody. But I didn't get the job done."

Syndergaard allowed eight runs -- five earned -- over his first three career starts before tossing 7 1/3 scoreless innings prior to Tuesday's uneven outing. He owns a 3.77 ERA, a 1.26 WHIP and 32:5 K:BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings. His next start will come Tuesday at home against San Francisco.

Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke gave up a season-high 10 hits which led to five runs during Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Rockies.

Greinke only struck out two and walked one over six innings of work Tuesday. He received a no-decision for his effort. The five runs broke a five-consecutive start streak of only allowing one run or less.

Tuesday's start was Greinke's first outing this season in which he did not earn a quality start for his effort. His next expected start is scheduled for Sunday against the Cardinals.

Reds starter Johnny Cueto allowed just one earned run in six innings, but an unearned run and a Philadelphia rally against the Reds' bullpen forced him to settle for a no-decision. 

Cueto allowed five hits and didn't walk a batter, striking out four. He left with a 4-2 lead. Cueto hadn't pitched since May 19 due to a shoulder injury.

"It doesn't feel 100 percent yet, but it's progressing. I'm getting better," Cueto said, per MLB.com. "Not really in the elbow situation. Thank God, I feel great. I felt kind of nervous in the beginning because coming from an injury, you don't know what to expect. Overall, I felt really good. It's just about being ready and being back in shape."

Cueto's next start is Sunday, against San Diego. 

Phillies starter Sean O'Sullivan gave up four runs on nine hits over 5 2/3 innings, but the Phillies rallied after he left the game, allowing him to escape with a no decision. 

O'Sullivan walked one and struck out one. 

O'Sullivan's next start will be Sunday, against San Francisco. 

Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn threw 7 2/3 scoreless innings Tuesday to help lead the Cardinals to a 1-0 win over the Brewers.

He also struck out five batters and walked one during the outing. Lynn picked up his fourth win of the season for his effort and his ERA now stands at 3.03.

"He was great, and really is finding a great feel for manipulating the fastball with cuts, sink and four-seam," manager Mike Matheny said of Lynn, per MLB.com. "Not many guys can get away with what he's doing. But he's locating it so well and taking off a little bit to put more run on and he's doing a real nice job."

The 7 2/3 innings was Lynn's longest outing of the season. He has now tossed at least six innings in nine of his 11 starts this season. His next expected start is scheduled for Sunday at the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks suffered a loss to Miami on Tuesday. 

Hendricks dropped to 1-2, after allowing four runs on seven hits over six innings. He walked two and struck out seven. 

Hendricks' next start is Sunday at Washington. 

Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Phillies.

Cueto hasn't pitched since May 19 while dealing with right elbow stiffness, but he's ready to return to action after a two-week break. He's 3-4 with a 3.03 ERA and 60:12 K:BB ratio in 65 1/3 innings.

The Reds are heavy road favorites (-167) in Philadelphia, per VegasInsider.com.

Padres manager Bud Black discussed the team's rotation on Monday, saying that two of Ian Kennedy, Odrisamer Despaigne and Brandon Morrow would remain in the rotation upon Morrow's return, MLB.com reports.

"We have several options," said Black. "Despaigne made three good starts; no doubt about it. The options are when Brandon comes back, move Morrow into the rotation and move either Ian or Despaigne to the bullpen . . . or put Brandon in bullpen."

Despaigne opened the season in the bullpen, while Morrow also has bullpen experience. Kennedy hasn't pitched out of the bullpen before but has struggled in the rotation this year, posting a 7.15 ERA and 37:14 K:BB ratio in 39 innings.

"Kennedy's trying to get his release point a little higher for a better downward angle," Black said. "It's a little different for Ian, who is more of a drop-and-drive, long-stride thrower. There are subtle adjustments. Fastball command has been an issue. Physically he feels fine, just a couple minor mechanical adjustments. In the games he's pitched well, he's located his fastball and his secondary pitches landed in the strike zone. We want to get Ian back to being the pitcher we've seen here."

Morrow is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A San Antonio on Tuesday and is expected to make at least two rehab starts with the team.

"Brandon has to pitch well and feel good Tuesday," said Black. "He'll probably have to do it again Sunday. Sixty pitches Tuesday and then bump to 75-80, so when he comes back he'll be capable of 90, 95, 100 pitches."