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Greinke (0-1) allowed seven runs on seven hits, including four home runs, and two walks while striking out three over 3.2 innings in Thursday's loss to the Dodgers.

Greinke was missing his pinpoint command and Los Angeles' hitters made him pay. Joc Pederson touched him for a two-run homer in the second inning before the right-hander permitted three long balls in the fourth. Greinke will put this outing behind him as he prepares for his next start Tuesday against the Padres.

Mikolas (0-1) took the loss and allowed five runs on five hits and a walk while striking out three over five innings Thursday against Milwaukee.

Mikolas made it through the first inning unscathed but allowed a solo homer in the second followed by a three-run blast in the third and another solo shot in the fifth. It certainly wasn't what he envisioned on Opening Day, but there should be better days ahead. Mikolas lines up to start Wednesday in Pittsburgh.

Urena (0-1) took the loss against the Rockies on Thursday, giving up six runs (four earned) on nine hits over 4.2 innings, striking out two and walking one as the Marlins fell 6-3.

It was a rough showing for the 27-year-old right-hander, who was knocked around by a talented Colorado lineup in this Opening Day defeat. He went 12-9 with a 3.98 ERA over 174 innings last season, and he should at least offer a steady workload at the top end of Miami's rotation. Urena will look to get on track in his next start, which will come in a divisional matchup against the Mets on Tuesday.

Freeland (1-0) picked up the win against the Marlins on Thursday, giving up just two hits and one earned run over seven strong innings, striking out five and walking one in Colorado's 6-3 victory.

The left-hander is coming off a strong season that saw him post a 2.85 ERA over 202.1 innings and his 2019 is off to a good start as he cruised to an Opening Day victory against the weak-hitting Marlins. He'll look to keep it rolling in another favorable matchup in his next start, which will see him take the hill against the Rays on Tuesday.

Lauer threw six shutout innings, giving up four hits and striking out three, in a 2-0 victory against the Giants on Opening Day.

The 23-year-old posted a 1.07 ERA in his final five starts of his rookie year last season. Lauer had a great spring as well, and it's nice to see him take what he figured out down the stretch of 2018 and apply it to Opening Day. He is expected to build upon his rookie year when he went 6-7 with a 4.34 ERA and 100 strikeouts in 112 innings.

Taillon allowed four runs on six hits, striking out four, in six-plus innings during a loss against the Reds on Opening Day.

The 27-year-old deserved a better fate. He held the Reds to only one run through six innings, but in the seventh, Taillon couldn't record an out. After yielding a homer, walk and double to start the frame, the Pirates lifted him in favor of Rich Rodriguez, who tossed up a homer to the first batter he faced. Two of the runs scored on the home run were charged to Taillon. It was a disappointing final inning, but there's no reason to worry about Taillon after this lone start.

Castillo allowed one run on two hits over 5.2 innings, striking out eight and walking three during a no-decision against the Pirates on Opening Day.

Behind a strong changeup, Castillo looked very sharp and induced 14 swinging strikes. He left after just 91 pitches and arguably should have stayed in for at least one more batter to try and record the final out of the sixth. Jared Hughes came on instead and allowed a two-run single two batters later. One of those runs was charged to Castillo. Owners hoping Castillo would get back to his 2017 form after an inconsistent 2018 have to be pleased with this first performance of the season.

The Dodgers placed Kershaw (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

The transaction doesn't result in any change with regards to Kershaw's outlook, as manager Dave Roberts confirmed more than a week ago that the southpaw would open the season on the IL. Kershaw is slated to throw a three-inning simulated game Saturday, after which the Dodgers will decide the next step in the rehab process for their ace.

Soroka (shoulder) has been pitching in minor-league games but will not be summoned to the majors anytime soon, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

It's good to hear that he's at least able to throw to live hitters, but after being unable to pitch in games this spring, Soroka will need to accumulate significant minor-league innings before he is properly tuned up to face MLB hitters. The hope is that he just stays healthy and gradually builds up before hopefully joining the Braves sometime this summer.

Hill (knee) will attempt long toss Friday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

He was placed on the 10-day IL and threw off flat ground Thursday. Hill says he feels better each day, but it remains unclear when he will return to the rotation. It's possible he will be ready later next week.