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Rodriguez (4-2) earned the win Wednesday, allowing four hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings in a 5-0 victory over the Guardians. He struck out eight.

It's the third consecutive win for Rodriguez as he extended his scoreless inning streak to 17.2 innings. The 30-year-old left-hander has been excellent after two mediocre outings to start the year, allowing just two earned runs over his last six starts (41.2 innings). His ERA is down to 1.57 -- third among qualified pitchers -- with a 0.78 WHIP and 47:10 K:BB. Rodriguez has emerged as one of fantasy baseball's biggest surprises so far this season.

Senzatela was removed in the third inning of Wednesday's game against the Pirates due to an unspecified injury, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. He was charged with three earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out one over 2.2 innings.

After serving up a two-run home run to Andrew McCutchen, Senzatela received a visit on the mound from manager Bud Black and an assistant trainer. The trio talked for a few moments before Senzatela headed to the dugout after throwing just 51 pitches. It's possible Senzatela's early exit was merely precautionary, but the Rockies should provide an update on the matter later Wednesday. Senzatela was making just his second start since completing his recovery from a torn ACL and coming off the 15-day injured list last week.

Parsons signed a minor-league contract Wednesday with the Blue Jays.

Parsons spent the 2021-2022 seasons with the NC Dinos of the Korea Baseball Organization and pitched to a 3.68 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 191:84 K:BB across 176 innings. The 30-year-old right-hander last appeared in a major-league game with the Rockies in 2019. He'll provide organizational depth for Toronto.

Suarez (elbow) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday's game against the Rockies at Coors Field, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Suarez will make his 2023 debut with the Phillies over the weekend after missing the first six weeks of the campaign due to a left elbow strain. Because his first outing will come on the road at one of baseball's least forgiving environments, fantasy managers may want to wait before activating Suarez. The 27-year-old recently wrapped up a productive three-outing rehab assignment this past Sunday, when he struck out three while allowing one run over five innings for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that a decision on whether Syndergaard (finger) will be placed on the injured list won't come before Friday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Syndergaard was removed after one inning in Tuesday's win over the Brewers after he developed a cut on his right index finger. He was able to play catch Wednesday by covering the finger and also using a topical skin adhesive. Neither of those things would be allowed while Syndergaard pitches, however, so he'll have to show during a between-starts bullpen session this weekend that his finger is feeling well enough to keep him off the IL.

Tampa Bay designated Anderson for assignment Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Anderson is getting booted off the active and 40-man rosters in order to make room for Jake Diekman, who is expected to be activated ahead of Wednesday's game in Baltimore after finalizing a one-year deal with Tampa Bay. In two appearances with the Rays, Anderson fired five scoreless innings and allowed just three baserunners. He'll now hit the waiver wire and could attract interest from a team in search of a multi-inning relief option.

Chirinos is slated to work in a bulk-relief role for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Chirinos stepped into the Tampa Bay rotation last weekend against the Yankees, covering 5.1 innings in a traditional starting role while giving up three earned runs on three hits and four walks. The performance marked a step back from how he had fared in his first four extended relief appearances, as Chirinos came into that start with a 0.64 ERA and 0.57 WHIP over 14 innings. Though he looks like he'll have a spot in the rotation until either Tyler Glasnow (oblique) is activated from the 15-day injured list or Taj Bradley is recalled from Triple-A Durham, Chirinos looks like he could jostle between starting and bulk relieving, depending on matchups and on what pitchers the Rays have available on a given day. Jalen Beeks is slated to open Wednesday's game and will likely cover one or two innings before giving way to Chirinos.

Dunning is slated to start Wednesday's game in Seattle.

The fact that Dunning will get a second straight turn through the rotation comes as no surprise after he blanked the Angels while striking out three over five innings in his first start of the season last Friday. Dunning should have a hold on a rotation spot until the Rangers get ace Jacob deGrom (elbow) back from the 15-day injured list.

Lodolo (calf) is listed as the Reds' probable starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Lodolo had been in line to start Thursday's series finale with the Mets at Great American Ball Park, but he'll instead make his next turn through the rotation in Miami after the Reds opted to push him back two days in the pitching schedule while he managed a sore left calf. Provided Lodolo doesn't have any setbacks while he likely throws a bullpen session Thursday, he shouldn't face any restrictions Saturday as he prepares for his eighth start of the 2023 campaign.

Syndergaard (finger) was able to play catch in the outfield Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Syndergaard lasted just one inning in his start in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Brewers before departing with a bleeding blister/cut on his right index finger, but the fact that he's throwing a day after suffering the injury bodes well for his chances of avoiding a stint on the injured list. The Dodgers will presumably wait and see how Syndergaard fares during a potential bullpen session over the weekend before determining whether he's fit to make his next scheduled start, which would fall Monday or Tuesday versus the Twins.