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  • Brewers' Freddy Peralta: Strikes out six in 2022 debut

    Peralta allowed three runs on three hits and four walks while striking out six in four innings during Sunday's win over the Cubs. He didn't factor into the decision.

    Peralta struggled with command during his season debut, as he threw just 46 of his 88 pitches for strikes. He gave up a three-run homer in the bottom of the first inning but escaped a jam in the bottom of the second before retiring six of the final seven batters he faced. The right-hander had a career-best year in 2021, posting a 2.81 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 144.1 innings during 28 appearances (27 starts). He tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Cardinals on Friday.

  • Zach Eflin SP | BAL

    Phillies' Zach Eflin: Fires four scoreless innings

    Eflin allowed two hits and two walks across four shutout innings in Sunday's loss to Oakland. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

    Eflin loaded the bases in the third inning but managed to escape unscathed, thanks in part to a double play that he initiated. The 28-year-old righty carried over the momentum from his strong spring performance during which he punched out 11 batters and registered a 0.96 ERA through 9.1 innings. He's currently lined up to take the mound in Miami next week.

  • MacKenzie Gore SP | TEX

    Padres' MacKenzie Gore: Candidate for call-up

    Gore is an option to fill in as a starter for the Padres since Blake Snell (groin) is likely heading to the 10-day injured list, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    Gore failed to land a spot on the Padres' Opening Day roster in 2022, but he had a strong spring and allowed two hits and no walks while striking out seven in five scoreless innings during his season debut at Triple-A El Paso on Saturday. While manager Bob Melvin hasn't indicated that Gore will fill in as a starter, the southpaw would be available on full rest to make his major-league debut at home against Atlanta on Friday, which was when Snell lined up to make his next start.

  • Blake Snell SP | LAD

    Padres' Blake Snell: Likely headed to IL

    Manager Bob Melvin said Sunday that Snell (groin) will likely require a trip to the 10-day injured list, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    Snell was scratched from Sunday's start against Arizona due to adductor tightness, and he'll be forced to miss at least a week and a half. The southpaw dealt with a similar issue last season, but Melvin said that Snell's current injury isn't nearly as serious. Nabil Crismatt took his place as Sunday's starter, but MacKenzie Gore is a candidate to be called up to take Snell's place in the rotation.

  • Mets' Carlos Carrasco: Settles in after early homer

    Carrasco allowed one run on two hits over 5.2 innings in a no-decision against the Nationals on Sunday. He struck out five and did not issue a walk.

    Nelson Cruz greeted Carrasco with a long ball in the first inning, but Carrasco was fantastic after that. He allowed just a single the rest of the way and finished his outing retiring 15 batters in a row. He fed Washington a steady diet of offspeed pitches and looks like a strong fantasy option for next week's scheduled home matchup against the Diamondbacks.

  • Ian Anderson RP | ATL

    Braves' Ian Anderson: Hands out five free passes

    Anderson (0-1) took the loss against the Reds on Sunday, allowing five runs on three hits and five walks over 2.2 innings. He struck out one batter.

    Anderson had little feel for the strike zone in this one, throwing just 39 of his 74 pitches for strikes. Command and control have always been a question with Anderson, but he's been able to work around those issues for the most part through 31 career MLB starts. On paper anyway, next week's scheduled outing in San Diego looks like a good spot for the 23-year-old to get right.

  • Hunter Greene SP | CIN

    Reds' Hunter Greene: Earns win in MLB debut

    Greene (1-0) picked up the win in Atlanta on Sunday in his big-league debut, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out seven over five innings.

    The moment was not too big for the 22-year-old. He lit up the radar gun, as advertised, routinely touching triple digits with his fastball, and Greene also had solid command of his slider and changeup. He induced 14 swinging strikes on 92 pitches, working around a couple homers to beat the defending World Series champs. Greene famously was on the cover of Sports Illustrated at age 17 before he was drafted second overall by the Reds, and it's easy to dream on the upside with his stuff. The right-hander will face another tough test in the Dodgers next week in Los Angeles.

  • Blake Snell SP | LAD

    Padres' Blake Snell: Late scratch Sunday

    Snell was scratched from Sunday's start against the Diamondbacks with left adductor tightness.

    Snell was confirmed as the starter for Sunday's contest earlier in the day, and it didn't become apparent that he wasn't starting until Nabil Crismatt took the mound to start warming up. Snell missed time down the stretch last year with a similar injury, though the severity of the issue this time around remains unclear.

  • Humberto Mejia SP | NYM

    Diamondbacks' Humberto Mejia: Sent to Reno

    Mejia was outrighted to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

    Mejia was designated for assignment Thursday, but he went unclaimed on waivers. He'll stick with the organization as a result and is likely to have a role in the rotation with Triple-A Reno.

  • Edward Cabrera SP | CHC

    Marlins' Edward Cabrera: Dealing with biceps issue

    Cabrera (biceps) was placed on the minor-league injured list Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

    This is concerning news, not only because it is an arm injury, but also because Cabrera had a biceps issue in the spring of 2021. It's unclear how long he may be sidelined, though any return to the majors will certainly be delayed.

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