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Snell hurled 4.2 scoreless innings against Arizona on Friday, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out eight. He did not factor in the decision.

Snell looked good in his first game as a Padre, racking up 18 swinging strikes and whiffing eight batters. He fell one out shy of qualifying for the win, however, as manager Jayce Tingler chose to pull him after Snell threw 86 pitches before finishing the fifth inning. Limited pitch counts have haunted the southpaw in the past, of course, but he figures to have a longer leash in San Diego as the season progresses. He'll look to build upon a solid first start when he faces San Francisco at home Wednesday.

Kelly (0-1) took the loss against San Diego on Friday, pitching four innings and allowing three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four.

Kelly piled up 94 pitches (56 strikes) across his four frames and was charged with the loss after leaving with a three-run deficit. He was stung by a two-run home run off the bat of Eric Hosmer in the third inning and allowed eight total baserunners between the second frame and his departure with no outs in the fifth. Kelly will look to bounce back when he faces Colorado on the road Thursday in his next scheduled start.

Cueto hurled 5.2 innings against Seattle on Friday, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven. He did not factor in the decision.

Cueto threw 105 pitches (64 for strikes) in his season debut and racked up 17 swinging strikes. The veteran right-hander yielded a run in the second inning and two more in the third but settled down thereafter and exited the game with the score tied 3-3. Cueto's next scheduled start will come next Friday at home versus Colorado.

Gallen (forearm) threw a 39-pitch bullpen session Wednesday but did not throw any curveballs, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

The Diamondbacks are hoping Gallen can pitch a simulated game in the next few days. The lack of curveballs is significant because that's the pitch on which he felt pain in his forearm previously.

Wood (back) threw in a simulated game Thursday and is progressing well, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Wood had a minor procedure on his back in mid-March and the Giants are currently listing his injury as a lower-back strain. He is at the alternate training site and will likely join the big-league rotation at some point in the coming weeks, assuming there is a spot open for him.

Sanchez's MRI revealed mild inflammation at the back of his right shoulder Friday, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

All things considered, the news could have been a lot worse for Sanchez and the Marlins, though any shoulder issue is a worry for a pitcher. That's doubly true for a pitcher like Sanchez, who's already battled his fair share of injuries despite being just 22 years old. He doesn't have a clear timetable for his return, but he no longer seems to be in the mix when the Marlins first need a fifth starter April 14. Even when he's ready to make his season debut, the Marlins -- who were already planning on capping his innings this season -- will likely continue to be very cautious with him given his health track record.

Manager Luis Rojas said Friday that Carrasco (hamstring) threw live batting practice earlier this week and is considered week-to-week, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

The 34-year-old is progressing well in his recovery from a torn right hamstring, and he may even be ahead of schedule after being ruled out six weeks in mid-March. Carrasco could be ready to pitch in at the start of May or a bit earlier if he advances quickly to throwing simulated games.

DeGrom won't pitch against the Nationals this weekend after Saturday's and Sunday's games were postponed for additional COVID-19 testing and contact tracing.

The Nationals continue to deal with the fallout from multiple positive tests of COVID-19, leading to the postponement of the season-opening series. The Mets are scheduled to face the Phillies on Monday, when deGrom figures to take the mound.

Sanchez (shoulder) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Friday, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

The 22-year-old was removed early from Wednesday's simulated game after experiencing "slight discomfort" in his right shoulder, and the team is now attempting to determine the extent of the injury. The Marlins are likely to exercise caution with the young righty, but the specifics of Sanchez's recovery won't come into focus until after the MRI results are announced.

Gausman gave up one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out six in 6.2 innings Thursday against the Mariners. He did not factor in the decision.

The Mariners ended up tagging the Giants bullpen for seven earned runs, so Gausman was unable to get the win, despite a strong first start of 2021. He only threw 90 pitches (62 strikes) and almost made it through seven innings. Gausman lines up to start in San Diego on Wednesday.