Chris Volstad allowed three runs on five hits in six innings of work on Wednesday, falling to 5-11 as the Marlins dropped the second game of a doubleheader to the Reds. Volstad struck out five and walked two in his first quality start in five outings since the All-Star break. He'll take a 5.61 ERA and 1.49 WHIP into his Monday start against the Mets in New York.

Chris Volstad fanned seven Friday but still took his 10th loss after giving up four runs in five innings against the Padres. Volstad has been none too impressive in two starts against poor offensive teams since returning to the majors. The Marlins may put him in the bullpen next month if this keeps up.

Chris Volstad will start Saturday against the Giants. Javier Vazquez was originally scheduled to make the start, but he left the team this week to attend to a family emergency in his native Puerto Rico. Volstad returned from the minors this week after posting a 4.42 ERA and 14/9 K/BB ratio over 18 1/3 innings with Triple-A New Orleans. Those in fantasy leagues can do better.

Marlins recalled RHP Chris Volstad from Triple-A New Orleans. Volstad hasn't done much better at New Orleans than he did for the Marlins, posting a 4.42 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 14/9 K/BB ratio over 18 1/3 innings, but evidently the Fish are ready to give him another shot in the rotation after Brad Hand was roughed up his last time out. He'll return to a 5.58 ERA in 20 starts for Florida.

Marlins optioned RHP Chris Volstad to Triple-A New Orleans. Volstad, 24, allowed eight hits and four runs in a five-inning start Friday against the Mets and has watched his ERA balloon to 5.58. He'll try to pull it together against a lower level of competition before potentially returning to the Marlins in August or September.

Chris Volstad allowed four runs (three earned) in a no-decision against the Mets on Friday night. Three of the four runs scored in the first inning. He allowed eight hits and three walks while fanning four. Volstad had some nice momentum going in June, but he has pitched five innings or less in three out of his last four starts. He'll get the Nationals next week.

The Marlins could be losing patience with starting pitcher Chris Volstad. Volstad got knocked out early in Florida's win over the Cubs on Sunday, allowing four runs on six hits in just three innings of work. The outing was Volstad's shortest of the season. "I saw a young guy who's been - how long in the big leagues, three years? It's time for him to step up and get tough," Marlins manager Jack McKeon said. Volstad has posted a 9.69 ERA through his first 13 innings of work this month. He'll get the Mets at home this weekend. If he doesn't show progress, his rotation spot could be in jeopardy.

Chris Volstad got knocked out early in Florida's win over the Cubs on Sunday, allowing four runs on six hits in just three innings of work. The outing was Volstad's shortest of the season. After reeling off five quality starts in six June outings, Volstad has now posted a 9.69 ERA through his first 13 innings of work this month. He'll get the Mets at home next weekend.

Chris Volstad allowed three runs on seven hits in six innings of work on Sunday, improving to 5-8 in Florida's 5-4 win over the Astros. He struck out six while walking only one. Don't look now, but Volstad has won three of his past four starts, and turned in quality outings in six of his past eight starts. After looking ready for demotion in late May, he's now a legitimate NL-only league option.

Chris Volstad allowed just an unearned run over seven innings Thursday in a win over the A's. Volstad win despite not recording a strikeout in the game. He's at his best when he's getting grounders, and he did that today, with 14 of his outs coming on the ground. It's the left-handed power hitters that tend to carve up Volstad, and the A's just don't have much in that department.