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Perez will have his start moved up to Tuesday against the Dodgers, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports.

Perez was initially slated to go Wednesday with Julio Teheran scheduled to be on the bump Tuesday, but manager Fredi Gonzalez elected to have the two swap games. The reason for the change is unclear, but it will be the same matchup for both pitchers as originally planned, as the Braves open up a three-game set in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

DeGrom (back) threw 71 pitches in a simulated game Tuesday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

DeGrom got back on the hill in a sim game Tuesday at the Mets' extended spring training facility down in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He was able to throw 71 pitches without any issues Tuesday, which could result in deGrom rejoining the Mets' rotation as soon as this weekend when they take on the Braves. Ackert is reporting that deGrom is in "good shape" to rejoin the rotation Sunday against Atlanta or Monday against Cincinnati. deGrom hasn't pitched in a game since April 8 due to a lat issue as well as a stint on the family medical emergency list.

Glasnow has allowed only two runs in his first two Triple-A starts (10 innings), striking out 15 batters while giving up three walks, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Pirates GM Neal Huntington wasn't pleased with Glasnow's pitch efficiency -- he needed 83 pitches in five innings -- and also wants the prospect to work on a third-pitch changeup. "Explosive fastball at times, inconsistent at others," the general manager said. "Explosive breaking ball at times, inconsistent at others. Nearly a complete lack of use of the changeup." Huntington went on to add that the organization may mandate a certain number of changeups to be thrown in each outing. "I don't want to say force just yet, but in a few more starts, it might be mandated, absolutely," he said.

Fried has given up two runs over 11 innings with 11 strikeouts and no walks in two starts for Low-A Rome. "Everything is feeling good," Fried told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I'm very happy with where I am now."

The seventh overall pick in 2012 did not pitch in 2015 following Tommy John surgery in August of 2014. It's not clear how many innings he'll pitch this season and the Braves will likely be cautious with his comeback from surgery, but the results are encouraging after two starts.

Anderson (1-1) took the loss in Monday's rain-shortened game against the Twins as he allowed five runs (four earned) on 11 hits. He struck out four.

Anderson induced eight ground ball outs and exhibited sharp control, with 62 strikes in 96 pitches. But Anderson just couldn't miss Twins bats, as he induced just four swinging strikes, and when he missed, it was punished hard, as he allowed four extra-base hits including a pair of homers. The Twins are the first team to get to Anderson this year, who still owns a 2.25 ERA in his first three starts as a Brewer.

Eickhoff (1-2) was a tough-luck loser Monday against the Mets, allowing two runs in seven innings. He allowed five hits and walked three while striking out nine.

Eickhoff has been a force this season, allowing just four earned runs in 19 innings across three starts. The 25-year-old registered a 2.65 ERA in eight starts in the major leagues last season and has managed to put up even better numbers thus far this year. Eickhoff carries a 1.89 ERA into his next start Sunday against the Brewers.

Syndergaard (2-0) continued his masterful start to the season Monday, tossing seven innings of one-run ball in a win against the Phillies. He allowed five hits, walked two and struck out eight.

Syndergaard has been borderline untouchable this season, allowing just 15 hits in 20 innings while striking out 29 compared to just four walks. The young righty's strikeouts are no fluke, as he fanned more than a batter per inning a a rookie last year, and it truly looks like Syndergaard is developing into one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball. His next start will come Sunday against the Braves.

Lyles (1-1) was masterful Monday against the Reds, allowing just an unearned run in seven innings. He allowed four hits, struck out four and walked one.

This start came out of nowhere, as the righty had been tormented for 10 runs in eight innings across his first two starts of the season. It may be worth noting that this was Lyles' first start away from Coors Field this year, but in 2015, he actually registered a worse ERA on the road than at home. Lyles will carry a 6.00 ERA into his next start, next Monday against the Pirates.

DeSclafani (oblique) felt good after throwing 40 pitches in a simulated game Monday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

This is great news for the right-hander, as it appears he's fairly close to returning. DeSclafani will embark on a rehab assignment soon, and should return to the Reds rotation after that as long as his oblique stays healthy.

Manager Walt Weiss said that the team has not decided whether Gray (abdomen) will rejoin the rotation upon his return to the Rockies, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.

Gray successfully completed two rehab starts with High-A Modesto, but the Rockies want to wait a couple days before inserting him back into the rotation. The right-hander is expected to be back with Colorado on Monday, so his rotation status should gain some clarity fairly soon.