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Misiorowski tossed 3.2 scoreless, no-hit innings of relief for Triple-A Nashville on Saturday. He struck out four and walked four.

The 23-year-old righty's second outing of the season looked a lot like his first, when he allowed one hit over five scoreless frames while recording a 7:3 K:BB in a start. Misiorowski -- one of Milwaukee's top pitching prospects -- has proven he can miss bats, posting a 12.6 career K/9 rate in the minors. He also owns a 5.8 BB/9 rate, however. Misiorowski figures to make his big-league debut at some point this season, but the Brewers are still hoping to see him display better control, and that could determine whether or not they give him a chance to start or use him out of the bullpen at the top level.

Williams is starting Sunday's game against Arizona, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

The right-hander originally lined up to pitch during the upcoming series versus the Dodgers, but he'll instead take the mound Sunday against the Diamondbacks after Michael Soroka (biceps) was placed on the injured list Friday. Williams allowed three runs on 10 hits with three strikeouts and no walks over five frames in his first start of the season Tuesday in Toronto.

Alcantara won't start Monday against the Mets, as he's set to be placed on the paternity list, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander appeared set to take the hill Monday in Queens after his scheduled start Sunday at Atlanta was postponed due to inclement weather, but he'll instead step away from the team for a few days to be with his growing family. Alcantara should be back with the Marlins to pitch Friday versus the Nationals at home.

The Rockies selected Dollander's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque ahead of his scheduled start Sunday versus the Athletics in Colorado.

Colorado optioned reliever Bradley Blalock to Triple-A to clear room on the 26-man active roster for Dollander, the organization's top pitching prospect. The 23-year-old righty was fast-tracked to the majors, as he made just 10 starts above the High-A level after getting selected in the first round of the 2023 First-Year Player Draft. He's been dominant at every stop in the minors and breezed through his Triple-A debut March 30 versus Sacramento, striking out five while allowing one earned run on six hits and two walks. Though Dollander remains an interesting long-term piece for Colorado, expectations for this season should be tempered while he adapts to the big leagues and makes roughly half of his starts at hitter-friendly Coors Field. Dollander is also hindered by pitching in the tough National League West, whose other four teams sport records above .500 heading into play Sunday.

Holmes won't start as scheduled Sunday versus the Marlins after the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

Holmes was scheduled to close out the series for Atlanta, but a rainout thwarted those plans. The right-hander has given up four earned runs with a 5:4 K:BB across five innings this season. According to Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Holmes will be pushed back three days in the schedule and will make his next start Wednesday against the Phillies in Atlanta.

Alcantara won't start as scheduled Sunday against Atlanta after the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

The right-hander had given up four earned runs with an 11:4 K:BB over 9.2 innings through two starts this season, but his next turn through the rotation will be pushed back due to the rainout Sunday. Alcantara is likely to take the mound for Monday's series opener against the Mets in New York.

The Brewers placed Cortes on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a left elbow flexor strain.

After serving up five home runs and allowing eight runs in total over two innings against the Yankees in his Brewers debut March 29, Cortes bounced back nicely in his second start Thursday, holding the Reds scoreless while allowing one hit and two walks over six innings in a winning effort. Per Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Brewers assistant general manager Matt Kleine said Sunday that Cortes was nursing the elbow issue heading into his start against Cincinnati, and Milwaukee wasn't confident that he would be ready to go for his next turn through the rotation. Kleine expressed optimism that the elbow strain isn't a "long-term issue," however. Cortes is eligible to return from the IL on April 19.

Patrick is slated to start Sunday's game against the Reds in Milwaukee.

Patrick secured a spot on Milwaukee's Opening Day roster with the rotation having been hit hard by injuries early on, and he made his first MLB start Tuesday. The 26-year-old right-hander acquitted himself well in a matchup versus the Royals, taking a no-decision while striking out five and allowing six baserunners over 4.2 scoreless frames. He'll make another turn through the rotation Sunday, and he should be able to provide the Brewers with a little more length after building up to 86 pitches in his first start.

Ray (2-0) completed six innings against Seattle on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and five walks while striking out two batters over six innings to earn the win.

Ray struggled with his control as he issued five walks in the outing, but he also helped himself out greatly by picking two runners off second base. The free passes didn't end up hurting him, as the only run he allowed came on a fifth-inning Dylan Moore solo homer. Ray is now 2-0 on the campaign for the 7-1 Giants. His 6:6 K:BB across 11.1 frames doesn't portend continued success, but the strikeouts will likely go up given that he averaged more than a punchout per inning every season between 2016 and 2024 except for 2023, when he made only one appearance before undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Marquez (0-1) took the loss against the Athletics on Saturday, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and six walks while striking out three batters over five innings.

Marquez was handed a 3-0 lead through three frames, but he couldn't hang onto it. He threw only 48 of his 89 pitches for strikes and issued six free passes while also uncorking a wild pitch as he struggled with his control throughout the outing. This was a disappointing second start for the veteran hurler after he shined with six shutout innings and no walks against Philadelphia in his season debut March 31.