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Rea allowed three earned runs on four hits across 3.1 innings in a no-decision against the Brewers on Saturday. He did not walk or strike out any batters.

Rea ran into little trouble through three innings, allowing only one baserunner in that span. However, after retiring the leadoff hitter in the fourth frame, he surrendered two singles and a double. The Cubs have a pair of doubleheaders in the upcoming week, which should give Rea another turn through the rotation Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Fried didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Marlins. He struck out seven and allowed four hits and three walks over 6.1 scoreless innings.

The lefty dazzled once again, throwing 67 of 103 pitches for strikes, and Fried was in line for his fourth win of the year before Will Smith blew the lead in the eighth inning. Fried now has an NL-leading 1.24 ERA to go along with a 28:9 K:BB through 29 innings, and he'll look to keep rolling in his next outing Friday, at home against the Phillies.

Nola (2-1) picked up the win in Saturday's 6-2 victory over the Mets, allowing three hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings. He struck out eight.

The right-hander got into a bit of trouble early, putting Mets on second and third with two outs in the first inning, but Nola then struck out Pete Alonso and didn't allow another runner past second base the rest of the way. He retired the final 13 batters he faced and finished his night having thrown 66 of 102 pitches for strikes. Nola will take a sparkling 2.05 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 37:4 K:BB through 26.1 innings into his next outing Friday in Atlanta.

Matz (0-4) took the loss Saturday as the Mets were downed 6-2 by the Phillies, coughing up six runs on five hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out five.

The southpaw held his own through four innings, but the Phillies broke it open the third time through the order with five runs in the fifth. There was very little that could be taken from Matz's final line that might be called encouraging, as he got tagged for another homer -- already the ninth he's served up -- and doubled the number of walks he's issued on the year for good measure. He'll carry a 23:6 K:BB and a ghastly 9.00 ERA through 23 innings into his next outing Thursday in Miami.

DeGrom (neck) played catch from about 90 feet Saturday afternoon, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

DeGrom is just going through the proper steps with the hopes that he'll be ready to go for his next turn through the rotation, currently scheduled for Wednesday against the Marlins. The 2019 NL Cy Young winner is expected to throw a bullpen session Sunday if his neck is loose enough.

Wainwright (2-0) picked up the win in the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against the White Sox, allowing one run on two hits over five innings. He struck out three and walked three.

The Cardinals' COVID-19 outbreak meant that it had been exactly three weeks since Wainwright's last competitive pitch, but the veteran righty showed no signs of rust. He threw just 67 pitches, though that could have been a matter of game flow rather than a lack of stamina, as the seven-inning game meant the Cardinals could turn to high-leverage relievers as early as the sixth inning. The 38-year-old now owns a 1.64 ERA through his first two starts of the year, though his 8:4 K:BB in 11 innings doesn't support that number particularly well.

Woodford is starting Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Woodford will make his major-league debut in the second game of Saturday's twin bill as the Cardinals plan to utilize a bullpen game. The right-hander made 26 starts with Triple-A Memphis last season, posting a 4.15 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 151.2 innings.

Quintana (thumb) is scheduled to throw a four-inning simulated game Sunday, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Quintana played catch prior to Saturday's game against the Brewers, and he'll continue to build his strength back up with a four-inning session at the alternate training site Sunday. The southpaw hasn't had any issues recently. Although no timetable for his return has been announced, he could be back soon if Sunday's sim game goes well.

Strasburg was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with carpal tunnel neuritis in his right hand, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Strasburg has dealt with a nerve issue in his right hand since the beginning of the season, and it flared up during the first inning of Friday's game against the Orioles. Although he pitched through the injury over the past few weeks, he'll now get some time to recover before heading back to the mound. It's unclear how long Strasburg will be sidelined as a result of the injury.

Alcantara (illness) was cleared for reinstatement Sunday and will begin working at the Marlins' alternate training site, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

Alcantara was one of the Marlins who tested positive for COVID-19 in early August, but he'll resume baseball activities in Jupiter prior to rejoining the major-league roster. It's unclear what shape the right-hander is in, but a better timeline for his return to the big leagues could come into focus once he's able to work at alternate camp.