Shuster will likely get the call to start in place of Max Fried (forearm) Wednesday against the Red Sox, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dylan Dodd would be the other option, but he was just sent back to Triple-A Gwinnett last Friday and isn't eligible to return until next week, unless there's another injury on Atlanta's current active roster. Shuster has pitched well this year in the minors but has surrendered eight earned runs on 12 hits and nine walks in 8.2 major-league innings. He's a risky fantasy bet versus Boston.

Shuster was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old surrendered four runs across four innings and issued four walks Friday against the Padres, and it's not a surprise he's returning to the minors with Kyle Wright (shoulder) nearing his return from the injured list. Shuster's big-league career hasn't gotten off to a great start with an 8.31 ERA, 2.42 WHIP and 5:9 K:BB through two outings.

Shuster gave up four runs on six hits and four walks over four innings during Friday's 5-4 loss to the Padres. He had four strikeouts and did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old got into trouble early Friday, as the Friars struck for two runs in the opening frame on two hits and three walks, including one free pass with the bases loaded. Shuster has surrendered eight runs on 12 hits with a 5:9 K:BB across 8.2 innings through his first two big-league starts, and he's likely headed back to the minors with Kyle Wright (shoulder) poised to return from the injured list early next week.

Shuster will start for Atlanta on Friday against the Padres, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

That was the assumption when Shuster was recalled Thursday from Triple-A Gwinnett, and now it has been confirmed. San Diego makes for a tough bounceback opponent after the 24-year-old southpaw got lit up by the lowly Nationals in his MLB debut this past Sunday in Washington. There should be better fantasy streaming options on Friday's 14-game slate.

Shuster was recalled Thursday from Triple-A Gwinnett.

EDGE Analysis

Shuster will likely hop back into Atlanta's starting rotation Friday against the visiting Padres. He struggled in his MLB debut Sunday at Washington, yielding four earned runs on six hits and five walks over 4.2 innings. The 24-year-old left-hander tallied only one strikeout in that outing and seems like a risky fantasy steamer versus San Diego's dangerous offensive attack.

Shuster was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett by Atlanta on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The move comes one day after Shuster struggled in his major-league debut, allowing four runs on six hits and five walks over 4.1 innings while notching just one strikeouts. Dylan Dodd has replaced Shuster on the roster and is slated to make a major-league debut of his own Tuesday, with Bryce Elder likely to follow him Wednesday. Shuster can't be recalled for 10 days unless he's replacing an injured player, but worth noting is that Max Fried (hamstring) has not yet been placed on the injured list. Therefore, it's possible he could return for a start later this week if Atlanta holds off on making the Fried move official.

Shuster (0-1) yielded four runs on six hits and five walks over 4.1 frames, striking out one and taking a loss against the Nationals on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Shuster's first big-league inning was a rough one. He coughed up four runs, two of which came on bases-loaded walks. The left-handed rookie settled in afterward but still totaled just one punchout. He threw 45 of 79 pitches for strikes, including seven whiffs. Shuster is lined up for a home matchup against the Padres next week.

Shuster had his contract selected by Atlanta on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old lefty earned a spot in Atlanta's season-opening rotation and is penciled in to start Sunday in Washington, and he's now officially been added to the MLB roster. Shuster had a 3.29 ERA and 145:38 K:BB across 139.1 innings between the Double-A and Triple-A levels last season, but he earned the rotation spot largely on a dominant spring training during which held opponents to a .115 average with a 1.45 ERA in 18.2 frames.

Shuster appears on track for a spot in Atlanta's season-opening rotation and is tentatively lined up to start the team's third game next Sunday in Washington, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shuster and Dylan Dodd had been battling for the No. 5 starter's role, but Atlanta looks like it'll have room for both young hurlers to make at least two turns through the rotation to begin the season while Kyle Wright heads to the injured list as he ramps back up from the shoulder injury he suffered earlier in the spring. Because Shuster isn't currently on the 40-man roster, Atlanta may wait until next Sunday before formally selecting his contract to maintain more flexibility through the first two games. Shuster was able to earn a spot in the rotation -- at least temporarily -- after logging a 1.45 ERA, 0.59 WHIP and 18:4 K:BB in 18.2 innings in Grapefruit League play while holding opposing hitters to a .115 average.

Shuster gave up two runs on two hits and two walks over six innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

Facing most of New York's Opening Day lineup, Shuster wasn't dominant but kept the opposition off-balance, and the young lefty rebounded nicely after allowing two runs in the third inning. His competition for Atlanta's fifth starter job, Dylan Dodd, will get his chance to make a final statement Friday against the Red Sox. Shuster, a first-round pick in 2020, has posted an 18:4 K:BB through 18.2 innings this spring while serving up only one home run.