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Peralta (shoulder) could return to the rotation next week against the Rockies, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Peralta tossed a 15-pitch light bullpen Monday without any setbacks. The 22-year-old will throw a full bullpen Wednesday in St. Louis and could return to the rotation on the next homestand if all goes well.

DeSclafani will start Friday's game against the Cardinals, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

DeSclafani's next turn through the rotation was scheduled for Thursday against Atlanta, but the Reds have elected to push him back a day, giving Luis Castillo a crack at the Braves in the series finale.

Castillo will start Thursday's game against Atlanta, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Castillo was scheduled to throw again Friday against the Cardinals, but the Reds have decided to bump Castillo up a day. Anthony DeSclafani will toe the rubber for Cincinnati on Friday.

Martinez (shoulder) will pitch out of the bullpen when he's activated from the injured list, Mark Saxon of The Athletic reports.

Martinez is scheduled to throw live batting practice later in the week, although manager Mike Shildt has already determined that the 27-year-old will head to the bullpen when he's ready to return. Martinez bounced between the starting rotation and the bullpen during the 2018 campaign, posting a 3.11 ERA with 117 strikeouts over 118.2 frames.

Freeland (blister) will throw bullpen sessions Wednesday and Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Freeland is on the 10-day injured list with a blister on his left middle finger, but said Monday he only expects to miss one start. The fact that he's ready to test out the finger in the bullpen is a good sign that it's a short-term issue, and he should only need to miss one turn in the rotation. The left-hander was excellent in his last start, shutting out the Phillies over six innings before exiting with the blister.

Houser was optioned to Triple-A San Antonio on Tuesday.

Following a disappointing first start in the big leagues (five earned runs over four innings), Houser will return to the minors. In a corresponding move, Tyler Saladino was recalled from the Missions.

Gomber was named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week on Monday, Joe Harris of MLB.com reports.

The promising southpaw fired seven scoreless innings in a win over Round Rock on Saturday, allowing three hits and a walk while recording six strikeouts. Gomber is 2-0 with a 3.22 ERA and .215 BAA over 22.1 innings overall with the Redbirds, and he's a candidate for promotion at some point during the season after posting 6-2 record and 4.44 ERA in 11 major-league starts in 2018.

Musgrove allowed three runs on five hits, struck out five and walked two across six innings in a no-decision during a 12-4 loss against the Diamondbacks on Monday.

Believe it or not, Musgrove was in line for the win even after his two stranded runners scored following his departure, but the Pirates bullpen blew yet another lead -- this one in dramatic fashion, giving up nine runs in the sixth and seventh. Musgrove has put together an excellent start to the season, but he is just 1-1 through four starts. He also has a 1.59 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, .180 batting average against and 26 strikeouts in 28.1 innings. His next start will be against the Dodgers on the road Saturday.

Anderson gave up five runs on four hits with three walks while striking out four through three innings in a no-decision against the Nationals on Monday.

In his return from the injured list, Anderson delivered another miserable outing. The left-hander has given up at least five runs in each of his appearances this season. The 29-year-old has a 0-2 record with a 12.00 ERA through three starts. Anderson will get his next start Sunday against the Braves.

Matz (2-1) yielded one run on three hits and two walks while earning the win over Philadelphia on Monday. He fanned six batters.

It was a promising start after his disastrous outing last time he faced the Phillies, allowing eight runs without recording an out. Matz allowed a solo shot to Rhys Hoskins in the fourth inning for the lone run his opponent would score. The southpaw lowered his ERA to 4.03 in 22.1 frames this season. Matz take on the Brewers on Sunday.