Jair Jurrjens struck out nine over six innings Friday but gave up four runs on four hits - including three home runs - and three walks in a 6-4 win over the Reds.

The nine strikeouts are a season high, but he came into the game having allowed just five longballs all season and has now surrendered 10 runs over his last two starts. We're far from ready to sound the alarm, but Jurrjens isn't quite the pitcher he's appeared to be for most of the season. The righty will bring a 2.44 ERA and 1.11 WHIP into his next outing against the Pirates.

Jair Jurrjens got roughed up by the Nationals on Sunday, allowing six runs on eight hits and two walks in five inning of Atlanta's 9-8 win at home.

He struck out six in a no-decision. Today was easily Jurrjens' worst start of the season, and one that balloons his ERA from 1.87 to 2.26. His first chance to bounce back should come on Friday against the Reds.

Jair Jurrjens held the Rockies to one run on five hits in six innings of work on Wednesday evening, easily improving to 12-3 in Atlanta's 9-1 win at home.

With the win, Jurrjens becomes the first National League pitcher to notch 12 victories this season. He's done so on the back of a 1.87 ERA and 1.07 WHIP, numbers that will be almost impossible to sustain in the second half. That is not to say he won't remain highly valuable, however.

Jair Jurrjens blew away the Orioles on Friday evening, throwing a one-hit shutout in Atlanta's 4-0 victory at home.

Jurrjens had a perfect game going until walking Mark Reynolds to lead off the sixth, and then lost his no-hitter when Adam Jones tagged him for a single with one out in the seventh. It was easily a career-best night for Jurrjens, who had never before thrown a shutout. Through 15 starts and 104 2/3 innings, he is now the owner of an absurd 1.89 ERA and 1.06 WHIP. Don't be surprised if he starts the game for the National League in this month's All-Star game.

Jair Jurrjens earned his NL-high 10th win with six innings of one-run ball Saturday against the Padres.

Jurrjens lost out to CC Sabathia by a few hours, but he was the second pitcher to 10 wins this season. Next up for him is a start against the Orioles in Atlanta.

Jair Jurrjens allowed one run on seven hits in 5 1/3 innings on Sunday, improving to 9-3 in Atlanta's 4-2 win over the Rangers at home.

He struck out four and walked two. Another nice outing for Jurrjens, though he has now failed to complete six frames in back-to-back starts after never doing so in his first 11 outings. The owner of a 2.11 ERA and 1.13 WHIP, his next start should come against the Padres in San Diego.

Jair Jurrjens limited the Reds to one run and six hits over eight innings to earn his seventh victory Sunday.

Jurrjens is the MLB leader with a 1.51 WHIP and he's tied for first with seven victories. He has the modest strikeout rate, of course, but since he's surrendered just three homers and 11 walks, those singles he's giving up aren't doing much damage.

Jair Jurrjens kept rolling against the Brewers on Monday evening, allowing just seven hits and two runs while striking out four in 7 2/3 innings of work in a 6-2 Braves victory.

Jurrjens is now 3-0 in four starts since coming off the disabled list on April 16, and has yet to allow more than two runs in an outing or pitch fewer than six frames. He owns a 1.52 ERA and 1.01 WHIP. He'll face the Phillies on the road this weekend.

Jair Jurrjens turned in his first career complete game Tuesday in an 8-2 win over the Padres.

Jurrjens cruised early, throwing just 45 pitches through five innings. He labored down the stretch, but manager Fredi Gonzalez opted to stick with him anyway, perhaps in part because he wanted the right-hander to notch that first compete game. Jurrjens ended up throwing 114 pitches, 81 of them strikes.

Jair Jurrjens pitched six innings of one-run ball Thursday in a no-decision against the Dodgers.

Juan Uribe homered, but Jurrjens was otherwise strong, striking out six batters in this one. He has a 0.69 ERA after two starts.

Jair Jurrjens held the Mets to two hits over seven innings Saturday in the Braves' 4-0 victory.

It was Jurrjens' first start of the season and he showed no lingering effects from the oblique strain that he suffered late in spring training. The Mets did not score a run and only got one batter beyond first base, dropping the second game of Saturday's doubleheader. Jurrjens has the talent to become a really valuable fantasy starter here in 2011 and will look to continue rolling next week against the Dodgers.

Braves activated RHP Jair Jurrjens from the 15-day disabled list.

Jurrjens will make his first start of the 2011 regular season on Saturday night against the Mets. He pitched well earlier this week in a rehab start and should be ready to provide a solid mid-rotation presence for the Braves. The righty should be owned in most mixed leagues.

As expected, Jair Jurrjens (oblique) will make his season debut on Saturday against the Mets.

"It will be awesome to be able to go out there and not worry about anything," Jurrjens said. "I'll just go out there and throw strikes and only worry about the hitters." Since the beginning of last season, Jurrjens has dealt with shoulder, hamstring, knee and oblique injuries, and is not a good bet to stay healthy in 2011. That being said, he's worth a flier in all formats if you're in need of pitching.

Jair Jurrjens (oblique) allowed two earned runs over six innings in his second rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Jurrjens allowed four hits -- including a solo homer to Nolan Reimold -- while walking two and striking out three. He threw 48 out of 81 pitches for strikes. It sounds like he's on track to make his season debut Saturday against the Mets.

Jair Jurrjens (oblique) had a successful 75-pitch simulated game Wednesday.

Jurrjens' DL stint seemed like a precaution more than anything else, and he remains in line to return to the rotation on April 16. "He threw well, no problems," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "He'll throw again on Monday at Gwinnett, and we'll see how he goes from there. He'll be lined up to [start] on the 16th if everything goes well."

Jair Jurrjens (oblique) is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett next Monday.

Jurrjens felt good during a simulated game Wednesday. Barring any setbacks during Monday's rehab outing, the right-hander will make his season debut next Saturday against the Mets.

Jair Jurrjens (side) is expected to throw 75 pitches in a simulated game Wednesday.

Jurrjens was placed on the disabled list over the weekend with a sore right torso. He's tentatively scheduled to start for Triple-A Gwinnett next Monday and if all goes well, he'll make his season debut next Saturday against the Mets. Mike Minor will fill in for now.

Jair Jurrjens (side) is scheduled to make his season debut on April 16 against the Mets.

The original plan was to push Jurrjens back only a few days, but instead he'll make a rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett on April 11 and return after that if all goes well. Mike Minor will occupy Jurrjens' spot in the rotation for a couple outings.

Braves placed Jair Jurrjens on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 25 with a side injury.

Mike Minor will get the start on Wednesday, as the Braves will push Jurrjens' season debut back a few days to Saturday. His side is feeling OK, but the team just wanted to be extra cautious and give him a little more rest.

David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution expects the Braves to place Jair Jurrjens (side) on the disabled list.

Jurrjens' recovery from a side injury is going well, but the Braves simply want to give him a few extra days. By placing him on the DL, his season debut would be pushed back three days from April 6 to April 9. Mike Minor would be recalled to make a spot start.