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Martinez (0-2) took the loss Saturday versus Milwaukee after giving up three runs on eight hits with one strikeout and zero walks across five innings.

The 29-year-old limited the Brewers to one run through four frames, but Avisail Garcia launched a two-run homer during the fifth inning to sour the right-hander's afternoon. Martinez has allowed seven runs over 10 innings through his first two starts of the season and should pitch at Philadelphia next weekend.

Houser (1-1) earned the win Saturday at St. Louis after giving up one unearned run on six hits with three strikeouts and four walks over five innings.

The right-hander wasn't especially sharp as he threw only 49 of 81 pitches for strikes, but he was able to limit the Cardinals to one unearned run. Houser has given up two runs on 10 hits with a 7:6 K:BB across 10 innings through two starts this season, and he's projected to pitch against the Pirates next weekend.

Corbin was activated from the COVID-19 injured list and is set to start Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

The 31-year-old was away from the team for a week due to contract tracing from the Nationals' COVID-19 outbreak, but he's set to start the fifth game of the season Saturday. However, Corbin may not be a great fantasy option since he could face some limitations in his first start of the season due to the brief layoff.

DeGrom (0-1) took the loss Saturday as the Mets fell 3-0 to the Marlins, allowing one run on five hits and no walks over eight innings while striking out 14.

His only real mistake got deposited in the seats by Jazz Chisholm in the second inning, but otherwise deGrom was his usual dominant self and tied his career high with 14 punchouts. As has been the case throughout his career, however, he got no run support from the Mets -- in his four starts with 14 Ks, his record is a stunning 1-2. The right-hander will take a 0.64 ERA and 21:2 K:BB through 14 innings into his next outing, set for Thursday at home against the Phillies.

Rogers (1-1) was brilliant Saturday, giving up three hits and two walks over six scoreless innings to collect the win in a 3-0 victory over the Mets. He struck out 10.

Matched up against Jacob deGrom, Rogers rose to the challenge and only allowed one baserunner to even get to third base. The young left-hander tossed 56 of 82 pitches for strikes and, after fighting his control in his first start, looked more like the dominant pitcher who was one of the stars of spring training for the Marlins. Rogers will look to keep rolling in his next outing, set for Thursday in Atlanta.

Gray (back) threw a successful simulated game Saturday and is expected to start for the Reds at some point next week, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Gray has been sidelined since mid-March due to back spasms, but his simulated game was his final hurdle prior to returning to game action. Manager David Bell didn't specify which game Gray would start next week, but Gray could line up to start at home against Cleveland on normal rest Friday.

Gallen (forearm) could return to start Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

The Diamondbacks haven't yet determined a starter for Tuesday's matchup, but manager Torey Lovullo said that Gallen could end up starting the home game against Oakland. Gallen suffered a hairline fracture in his forearm late in camp but threw 67 pitches in an intrasquad game Wednesday and could be available for something close to his usual pitch count if he makes his season debut Tuesday.

Freeland (shoulder) has resumed playing light catch, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Freeland is slated to miss at least a month after he suffered a left shoulder strain in late March, but he recently resumed throwing. The southpaw remains without a timetable to return, and Chi Chi Gonzalez should continue to fill in as a starter in Freeland's absence.

Syndergaard (elbow) will throw a live batting practice session Saturday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Syndergaard hit 96 mph during a bullpen session in mid-March, and he continues to progress in his throwing program while working his way back from Tommy John surgery. The right-hander is on the 60-day injured list and isn't expected to make his 2021 debut until mid-June, but his progress has been encouraging so far.

Musgrove (2-0) no-hit the Rangers at Globe Life Field on Friday. He struck out 10 and did not issue a walk over nine scoreless innings.

The right-hander was nearly perfect -- the lone blemish across 112 pitches was a hit batsman in the fourth inning. Musgrove was traded to his hometown team in the offseason and is already looking like a steal for San Diego after two consecutive wins to kick off the 2021 campaign, including the first no-hitter in franchise history. He's gotten the job done by relying heavily on his secondaries, and with this refined pitch mix, Musgrove could be headed for that long-awaited breakout. He lines up to face his former team in Pittsburgh next week.