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Skenes (4-7) took the loss Wednesday, giving up four runs on four hits and two walks over four innings as the Pirates were downed 4-2 by the Brewers. He struck out four.

Matched up for the first time against Milwaukee phenom Jacob Misiorowski, Skenes was the first young ace to flinch, putting the first three batters on base in the second inning en route to a four-run frame for the Brewers. While Skenes didn't take any further damage, he was lifted after 78 pitches (50 strikes) with the Bucs having once again failed to provide him with any offensive support -- they didn't get on the board until the seventh inning. It's the first time since May 1 that the 23-year-old right-hander has been tagged for more than two runs, and Skenes will take a 2.12 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 110:29 K:BB through 106 innings into his next start, which lines up to come at home early next week against the Cardinals.

Gallen (5-9) took the loss Wednesday as the Diamondbacks fell 7-3 to the White Sox, coughing up five runs on eight hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out two.

Homers by Andrew Benintendi in the first inning and Lenyn Sosa in the fourth accounted for most of the damage off Gallen. The right-hander has served up nine long balls in his last five starts and been tagged for at least four earned runs in eight of his last nine trips to the mound, a brutal stretch in which he's posted a 6.97 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 39:21 K:BB in 51.2 innings. Gallen will try to right the ship in his next outing, which lines up to come at home early next week against the Giants.

Gore (3-8) took the loss Wednesday against the Padres, allowing one run on five hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out six.

Gore was sharp, holding San Diego to a lone second-inning run, though the Nats couldn't generate any support against Nick Pivetta in an eventual 1-0 defeat. It's the third straight loss for Gore, who's failed to strike out more than six batters in any of his last four outings. His ERA stands at 3.09 through 17 starts (99 innings) this season with a 1.20 WHIP, and his 129 strikeouts are still good for the second most in the majors. Gore is currently scheduled to face the Tigers at home in his next outing.

Pivetta (8-2) struck out 10 and earned the win Wednesday over the Nationals, allowing just three hits and no walks over seven scoreless innings.

It was quite a bounce-back performance from Pivetta after he was tagged for four runs in just 4.2 innings against Kansas City in his last outing. The right-hander matched a season high with 10 strikeouts while delivering at least seven scoreless innings for the fourth time this year. Pivetta lowered his ERA to 3.36 on the season with a 1.03 WHIP and 101:24 K:BB across 16 starts (91 innings). He's currently lined up for a tough road matchup with the Phillies in his next outing.

Greene (groin/back) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session when the Reds are in Boston early next week, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

The right-hander is working his way back from a groin strain and back soreness, and he's recently been receiving treatment and going through rehab work at the team's facility in Arizona. Greene has been sidelined just over three weeks, so it'll likely take some time for him to build his throwing program back up. With that in mind, he seems likely to be out at least through the All-Star break, which ends July 18.

The Cardinals optioned McGreevy to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

McGreevy struggled in a spot start in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Cubs, giving up five runs on seven hits and one walk in 4.2 innings. He will rejoin the Memphis rotation but should be the first pitcher to be called upon the next time the Cardinals require another starter.

The Padres placed Bergert (forearm) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Bergert was struck in the forearm by a comebacker in his start during Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Nationals and was forced to leave the game early. Though X-rays came back negative, Bergert will get at least two weeks off to heal up from the bruise on his forearm, which is likely still presenting some discomfort for him when he throws. The Padres recalled right-hander Sean Reynolds from Triple-A El Paso to take Bergert's spot on the 26-man active roster, and the team will eventually need to add a replacement in the rotation for Bergert during next week's series in Philadelphia.

High-A Beloit placed Meyer on its 7-day injured list Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury.

Meyer had been lined up to start Tuesday, but he apparently was dealing with a physical issue that prompted Beloit to place him on the IL instead. Until the nature of his injury is known, the 20-year-old righty will be without a clear timeline for a return. Meyer owns a 5.09 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 49:21 K:BB in 40.2 innings with Beloit on the season.

Fuentes is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Mets at Citi Field.

When he was initially called up from Triple-A Gwinnett last week to make his MLB debut, Fuentes was expected to make a spot start before returning to the minors. However, with Chris Sale being diagnosed over the weekend with a fractured left ribcage that will keep him on the shelf through at least the All-Star break, Fuentes should be in store for multiple turns through the rotation. Though the 20-year-old righty is regarded as one of Atlanta's top prospects, he had a so-so debut outing last Friday against a weak Miami offense, giving up four earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out three over five innings. He'll make for a risky streaming option while he takes the hill for his second start in a tougher matchup Wednesday on the road against the Mets.

Suarez (6-2) took the loss Tuesday against Houston, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over 7.2 innings. He struck out seven.

Suarez was locked in a pitchers' duel with Framber Valdez, with no runs being scored until Suarez yielded a solo homer to Cooper Hummel in the bottom of the eighth inning. Suarez has pitched at least seven innings in four consecutive starts, boasting a 1.26 ERA and 26:6 K:BB across 28.2 innings during that stretch. He's slated to make his next start Sunday against Atlanta.