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Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke is planning to face hitters Saturday, according to MLB.com.

Greinke is dealing with a calf injury, but continues to make progress. He's been able to throw bullpen sessions this week, and is ready to take the next step. It's still unlikely Greinke will make the trip to Australia, but does seem to be making progress.

Greinke posted a 2.63 ERA in 177 2/3 innings last year.

Braves starter Julio Teheran enjoyed another solid outing Thursday night against the Nationals in Grapefruit League play.

Teheran surrendered only four hits and one walk while striking out four over three innings of work in a 3-2 victory. He has not allowed a run over his five innings pitched this spring.

Rockies pitcher Jordan Lyles bounced back with a solid performance on Thursday against the Brewers in Cactus League action.

Lyles, who allowed two runs in his spring debut, fired three scoreless innings against Milwaukee. He surrendered three hits and one walk while striking out two in a 5-3 defeat. He has allowed two runs over his first five innings pitched this spring.

As expected, the Dodgers are on track to start Clayton Kershaw and Hyun-Jin Ryu in the opening two-game series against the Diamondbacks in Australia, according to MLB.com. Manager Don Mattingly did not confirm his plans, but has informed his pitchers of their roles.

Marlins pitcher Nate Eovaldi struck out four hitters Thursday.

Eovaldi pitched just two innings, but performed well. He allowed one hit, and one walk in the appearance. Eovaldi also went two innings in his spring debut, and will likely be stretched out more in his third start. 

Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke tossed another bullpen session Thursday, according to MLB.com. 

Greinke got through a 25 pitch session. He was able to throw breaking balls. Manager Don Mattingly said Greinke could face hitters soon. Greinke posted a 2.63 ERA in 177 2/3 innings last year.

Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels has suffered a setback in his recovery from shoulder issues, according to MLB.com.

Hamels said he's feeling fatigued, and won't throw again for another week. He said he's not dealing with any shoulder pain. The team still isn't overly concerned with the injury, and no MRI has been scheduled. Hamels said he pushed it too hard, and tried to come back too fast. He wouldn't say whether he'll make it back by April.

Hamels posted a 3.60 ERA in 220 innings last season.

Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu surrendered two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two in four innings in Wednesday's start against the Reds.

Ryu is gearing up for his probable assignment in the team's Australia series in a few weeks. He threw two shutout innings in his debut last week.

Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin allowed two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four in four innings in his team's 6-5 loss to the Royals Wednesday.

Corbin also threw four innings and allowed two runs in his spring debut last week. He's preparing for the team's opening series against the Dodgers in Australia.

Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke threw a bullpen session Wednesday for the first time since straining his calf, MLB.com reports.

Grienke isn't going to pitch in the team's upcoming series in Australia, so he'll likely prepare to make his debut as early in April as possible, perhaps even at the end of March when the rest of the MLB schedule kicks off.