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Allard (back) will remain in extended spring training and will likely join Rookie-league Danville in June, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Allard had back surgery following the 2015 season, but still is recovering from the procedure. At only 18 years old, he should reclaim his status as a promising Braves prospect once he fully recovers.

Rea has won a spot in the Padres rotation with Robbie Erlin sent to Triple-A, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Although Rea didn't have the strongest spring, posting a 5.73 ERA, team brass must have seen enough positive signs to warrant awarding him the job. It's not clear whether he's the four or fifth starter, so he could make his first start either Friday or Saturday at Colorado.

Wainwright (0-1) tossed six innings in Sunday's Opening Day loss to the Pirates, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out three.

He eked out a quality start, but this wasn't exactly the kind of performance the Cardinals were hoping for from Wainwright after his abbreviated 2015 campaign. The righty's next start will come on the road this weekend against Atlanta, a much less dangerous opponent than Pittsburgh.

DeGrom remains in Kansas City with the team, but is awaiting the birth of his child, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.

DeGrom isn't scheduled to pitch on the current road trip, so the possibility of a multi-day paternity leave absence will not affect his current status. He's scheduled to make his first start of the season at home against the Phillies on Friday.

Scahill was among the Pirates' late cuts from the 25-man roster this spring.

He'll be in the bullpen at Triple-A Indianapolis with the hope of getting a look in Pittsburgh when an opportunity arises with the big club.

Lorenzen (elbow) was placed on the 15-day DL by the Reds, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

This just makes official what we already knew - he's not ready to pitch anytime soon.

DeSclafani (oblique) was placed on the 15-day DL, retroactive to March 25, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Because of the retroactive date, DeSclafani remains eligible to come off the DL and make his scheduled start on April 10.

Melville was assigned to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Melville was never on the active or 40-man roster, so this doesn't prevent him from making Thursday's start if the Reds go that route. But to reiterate, even though the game is against the Phillies, he's not a great option given his lack of strikeout upside.

Gray (abdomen) has been officially placed on the 15-day disabled list.

Gray has seen progress in his recovery from an abdominal strain dating back to March 22, most recently tossing a 40-pitch bullpen session Thursday. The Rockies will deploy a four-man starting rotation to begin the season, but the 24-year-old figures to take the fifth spot, when healthy. The Denver Post's Nick Groke reports that long reliever Christian Bergman could fill in temporarily should Gray not be ready when a fifth starter is needed on April 14 or 16.

Rea has made the Opening Day roster in San Diego, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Rea had been in competition with Drew Pomeranz and Robbie Erlin for the fourth and fifth starter jobs, but after San Diego announced its roster Sunday, Erlin ended up being the odd man out. Although Rea didn't have the strongest spring, posting a 5.48 ERA, Padres brass must have seen enough positive signs to warrant awarding him the job.