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Kim (back) is expected to throw approximately 90 pitches in a simulated game at the Cardinals' alternate training site Sunday, the Associated Press reports.

The robust workload is a good indication of Kim's progress toward a regular-season debut, although the team will naturally evaluate him in coming days to ensure he tolerates it well. If he remains free of setbacks, Kim could join the team on the road trip that begins Friday.

Corbin (0-1) allowed six runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five over 4.1 innings in a loss to the Dodgers on Saturday.

Corbin got a tough draw in his return from the COVID-19 IL; even down both Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger, the Dodgers' lineup is scary. The big blow was a three-run homer off the bat of Chris Taylor. The lefty threw 80 pitches and got 16 called strikes and 11 swinging strikes. Next week's start at home against the Diamondbacks will provide a better gauge of where Corbin really is skills-wise after his shaky 2020 season.

Urias (2-0) allowed three runs on nine hits over 5.2 innings in a win over the Nationals on Saturday. He struck out three and did not issue a walk.

The lefty gave up five singles in his first two innings, but he eventually buckled down. Overall, Urias threw 74 of his 95 pitches for strikes, so he was challenging hitters and most of the Washington lineup was not up to the challenge. It looks like the reins are finally coming off for Urias at age 24, at least in terms of his pitch counts; the Dodgers will likely still find ways to manage his innings this season. Urias lines up to face the Padres in San Diego next week.

Anderson hurled 5.1 innings against the Phillies on Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six. He did not factor in the decision.

Anderson found himself with a two-run deficit in the first inning, but he bounced back to finish with a respectable final line. The right-hander yielded only two hits after that first frame, but both were solo home runs (by Andrew McCutchen and Bryce Harper). Anderson has allowed five runs while posting a 13:3 K:BB over 10.1 innings covering his first two starts -- each against Philadelphia. He'll get a different challenge Thursday when he faces Miami at home in his next scheduled start.

Eflin tossed six innings against the Braves on Saturday, giving up four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out two. He did not factor in the decision.

Eflin got off to a shaky start in the contest, yielding three runs in the first frame, including a pair on a Freddie Freeman home run. The right-hander subsequently settled in, however, and didn't allow another runner to cross the plate until the sixth inning. Eflin's performance was a step down from his first start against Atlanta, during which he gave up only one run while striking out eight over seven innings, but the positive is that he didn't fold after being knocked around early. Eflin's next start is scheduled for Thursday at the Mets.

Davies (1-1) allowed seven runs on five hits and three walks while fanning two across 1.2 innings Saturday against the Pirates. He was tagged with the loss.

Davies pitched 5.2 innings in his Cubs debut and earned a win against the Pirates, but he was roughed up by the same Pittsburgh team he dominated one week ago -- he couldn't even get out of the second inning after allowing all seven of his runs during the second frame. Davies will try to put this outing behind him quickly in his next start scheduled April 16 at home against the Braves.

Paddack allowed three earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three across four innings in Saturday's win over the Rangers. He did not factor in the decision.

After a rough spring, Paddack has struggled in his first two starts. He hasn't been able to go further than four innings yet despite facing a weak Rangers lineup Saturday. The 25-year-old has been streaky since 2019, when he had a 3.33 ERA and 153 strikeouts in 140.2 innings. Paddack will get a good chance to get back on track against a bad Pirates offense Thursday.

Keller (1-1) allowed one run on five hits and a walk while fanning seven across five innings in Saturday's win over the Cubs.

Keller lasted just three innings in his season debut against the Cubs last Sunday, but he bounced back and avenged that loss against the division rival with a strong performance. Even though he finished three outs away from qualifying for a quality start, Keller looked composed on the mound for the first time in quite a while. He posted an 11.91 ERA in 11.1 innings during spring training.

Lorenzen (shoulder) has been playing catch this week, but he's still at least a couple of weeks away from returning, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Following a setback at the end of spring training for Lorenzen, the Reds have had him progressing slowly. "Still moving a little slower than he would like," manager David Bell said, "but he's getting there."

Webb allowed three runs on eight hits and two walks over five innings during Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rockies. He had six strikeouts and did not factor in the decision.

The right-hander started out with three scoreless frames before surrendering three runs across the fourth and fifth innings. Webb has given up six runs on 15 hits with a 11:5 K:BB over 10.1 innings through his first two starts of the season, and he's set to pitch at Miami next weekend.