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Schwellenbach didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Reds after allowing one run on five hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out six.

It was a strong bounce-back performance from Schwellenbach, who had given up 17 earned runs over his previous four starts after allowing just one through his first three outings in 2025. The right-hander's five hits allowed were his fewest since April 4, and his six punchouts also matched his most over his last six appearances. Schwellenbach will carry a quality 3.61 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 43:9 K:BB over 47.1 innings into his next scheduled start, currently projected for next week versus the Nationals.

Ashcraft blew the save Thursday against Atlanta after allowing two runs and two hits and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out one.

Closer Emilio Pagan worked each of Cincinnati's past two games, which opened the door for Ashcraft to receive his second save opportunity of the season. However, Ashcraft failed to convert in both instances, and he's given up six runs over his last seven outings after opening the season on a nine-inning scoreless streak. The right-hander owns a 2.95 ERA and 19:9 K:BB over 18.1 innings and should continue to see high-leverage work, but his shakier 1.36 WHIP could give manager Terry Francona some trepidation the next time he needs to choose an arm if/when Pagan is unavailable for a save situation.

Lodolo didn't factor into the decision Thursday against Atlanta after allowing two runs on five hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out seven.

Lodolo's seven punchouts fell just two short of his season high, and he didn't lend a free pass for the third time in eight starts this year. It was also an encouraging rebound effort from the left-hander, who surrendered a season-high six earned runs on 10 hits in his previous start. Lodolo has proven to be a bit volatile this season, as he's fired at least six innings while conceding two runs or fewer on five occasions but yielded at least three runs and failed to get through the fifth frame in his other three outings. He boasts a 3.23 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 38:7 K:BB over 47.1 innings overall, and he'll sport plenty of fantasy upside versus the lowly White Sox in his next scheduled start.

Freeland (0-5) allowed nine runs (five earned) on 11 hits and a walk while striking out two over three innings to take the loss in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Tigers.

Freeland had his worst outing of the season, though it wasn't all his fault. The southpaw has failed to complete five innings in his last three home starts, giving up a total of 18 runs (12 earned) over 9.1 innings in that stretch. The Rockies are even worse than usual this year, so Freeland is a risky option in all fantasy formats. He has a 6.41 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 30:7 K:BB across 39.1 innings over eight starts this season. His next outing is projected to be on the road versus the Rangers.

Luzardo didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Rays after allowing two runs on six hits and two walks in 5.1 innings. He struck out four.

Luzardo has now tossed at least five innings in each of his first eight starts of the season. Although he's fanned more than six just once in his last six outings, the left-hander still induced 13 whiffs Thursday. Luzardo has also yet to surrender greater than three runs in any of his eight starts this year, and he served up just his second home run of the campaign against Tampa Bay. He'll bring an excellent 2.11 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 51:13 K:BB across 47 innings into his next scheduled appearance, which is slated for next week versus the Cardinals.

Painter allowed one hit and three walks while striking out five across three innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday.

This marked Painter's Triple-A debut, and he set a season high with 60 pitches as he continues to get stretched out. He struggled with his control -- only 34 of his pitches went for strikes-- but Painter was still able to showcase his strikeout upside. He'll likely be an option for the big-league rotation at some point during the summer.

Gordon was returned to Triple-A Albuquerque following Colorado's doubleheader against the Tigers on Thursday.

Gordon started the second game of the doubleheader and was knocked around for seven runs (four earned) on nine hits and a walk across 6.1 innings. While he took the loss, he did manage to give the Rockies some length to avoid overtaxing the bullpen. The outing was Gordon's ninth overall start in the majors, and there's a strong chance he's back in Colorado at some point later in the summer.

Sheehan (elbow) threw around 40 pitches in a simulated game Thursday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Sheehan has been throwing off a mound since late March and progressively increasing his workload. Manager Dave Roberts didn't have an exact timeline for Sheehan to begin a rehab assignment, but did say that step could come soon. Roberts also confirmed that Sheehan will be built up to be a starter.

Gonsolin will start Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Gonsolin was slated to start Tuesday against the Athletics, but the Dodgers will bypass a bullpen game Sunday and instead start him on regular rest. Gonsolin has been sharp in two starts this season, maintaining a 17:2 K:BB across 11 frames of work.

Casparius will work in a relief role during the Dodgers' weekend series against the Diamondbacks, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Casparius worked in a bulk-relief role and earned a win after completing four innings against the Marlins on Monday. He was projected to start or work multiple innings again Sunday, though manager Dave Roberts suggested that Casparius would instead take on a more traditional relief role. Tony Gonsolin will start Sunday for Los Angeles.