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Alcantara (0-1) took the loss Tuesday, giving up three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks over six innings as the Marlins fell 4-2 to the Cardinals. He struck out 10.

The right-hander has come firing out of the gate, delivering two straight quality starts with a 17:4 K:BB in 12 innings to begin the season, but Alcantara doesn't have a victory to show for it. He'll look for win No. 1 in his next outing, set for Sunday on the road against the Mets.

Peralta (1-0) allowed one hit and four walks while striking out eight across five scoreless innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Cubs.

Peralta appeared as a reliever on Opening Day, but Tuesday marked his first start of the campaign. He flashed tremendous swing-and-miss stuff, racking up 17 swinging strikes across 91 total pitches and limiting the Cubs to just one extra-base hit. The only downside to his performance was his control, as the four free passes helped balloon his pitch count and limit him to five frames. Nevertheless, the outing was overwhelmingly positive for Peralta, who lines up to make his next start Monday in a rematch against the Cubs.

Smyly gave up four runs (two earned) on four hits and one walk over six innings during Tuesday's 6-5 loss at Washington. He recorded eight strikeouts and did not factor in the decision.

The left-hander was dealt two unearned runs after an error during the second inning, but he remained in line for the victory until the bullpen surrendered a run in each of the final two frames to blow the game. Nonetheless, it was a solid Atlanta debut for Smyly, and he'll attempt to perform similarly Sunday versus the Phillies.

Kim (back) threw 68 pitches over five innings during a simulated game Tuesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

The 32-year-old is now set to rejoin the team, though that doesn't necessarily mean he's set to be activated from the injured list. Kim is closing in on his return from the back injury but could need one more simulated game before being cleared for his season debut.

Miley (1-0) cruised against the Pirates on Tuesday, throwing six scoreless innings while striking out six, giving up two hits and one walk to pick up the win in a 14-1 rout.

The Reds' bats exploded in support of Miley on Tuesday, making this a chance for an easy win, which he capably converted. He'll get his next turn in the rotation Monday against the Giants.

Ynoa is expected to start Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader at Washington, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Manager Brian Snitker named the 22-year-old the probable starter for Wednesday's matinee but wouldn't make an official confirmation. Ynoa may be utilized as an opener for a bullpen game with Max Fried starting the matinee for Atlanta.

Gallen (forearm) has an outing scheduled for Wednesday at the Diamondbacks' alternate training site, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

It's not clear what kind of work Gallen will be getting in, but he threw 60-plus pitches in a simulated game Saturday. It sounds like he could be back sooner than later if he avoids setbacks during these sessions.

The Nationals placed Corbin on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Corbin's absence from Monday's team workout signaled that he likely wouldn't be available for the start of the season, but that wasn't confirmed until the release of the official 26-man roster. Though Corbin isn't known to have tested positive for the virus, he'll remain in quarantine while the Nationals wait for him to clear the protocols. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, players that tested positive will be eligible to return after 10 days in quarantine, while those ruled out through contact tracing can return after a week. With Corbin and Jon Lester both on the IL to begin the season, Erick Fedde and Austin Voth could temporarily slot into the Washington rotation as replacements.

Smyly could be facing an undermanned Nationals lineup Tuesday after a number of starters were absent from the team's on-field workout Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Eleven players in total are reported to be in quarantine for the Nats due to positive COVID-19 tests or being designated a close contact, and among the missing players Monday were Trea Turner, Josh Bell, Kyle Schwarber, Josh Harrison, and both the team's usual catchers in Yan Gomes and Alex Avila. Juan Soto may also not be 100 percent as he recovers from a calf injury, as he split reps during the workout with Yadiel Hernandez. Smyly's assignment gets a whole lot easier Tuesday afternoon if he ends up facing a lineup mostly made up of bench players and minor-league callups.

DeSclafani allowed one run on four hits and three walks while striking out four over five innings of work. He did not end up factoring into the decision in an eventual 3-2 win over the Padres.

DeSclafani allowed his only run of the evening in the second inning after Jurickson Profar got on, stole second and was eventually driven home on a hard single to center by Victor Caratini. The 30-year-old ran into a bit of trouble in the fourth and fifth frames but was able to escape both times, including ending his night by striking out Tommy Pham and stranding runners on second and third. DeSclafani still struggled a bit with walks in this one, which is noteworthy because he's coming off a career-worst 10.3 percent walk rate in 2020. He'll look to pick up his first win as a Giant when the Rockies come to town April 11.