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Peralta (2-1) allowed a run on two hits and a walk with one strikeout in one-third of an inning in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies.

Peralta entered the game in the ninth inning with the score tied 5-5, and he worked into a jam. Andrew Knapp hit a walkoff single to leave Peralta with the loss. The 29-year-old southpaw has a 4.91 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB across 7.1 innings this season. He's also picked up two saves and a blown save, but he's not expected to get much late-inning work with Jake McGee locked in as the Giants' closer.

Hand walked one in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his third save of the season in a 1-0 win over the Cardinals.

The southpaw battled his control, throwing only seven of 15 pitches for strikes, but he was able to get the job done and preserve the combined shutout for the Nats. Hand has yet to allow a run through six appearances this season, posting a 5:2 K:BB through six innings and earning one win in addition to his three saves.

Hader recorded a three-out save, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two in the win over the Padres on Wednesday.

It wasn't Hader's most efficient save, but he got the job done. Fernando Tatis' double was the first hit that Hader has allowed all season. The southpaw managed to strike out the last two batters, stranding runners at second and third base for his third save. The 27-year-old has only surrendered one hit and three walks while striking out 11 in 5.2 innings this season.

Suter (1-1) was perfect in 1.1 innings of relief, striking out all four batters he faced to earn the win over the Padres on Wednesday.

Suter was lights out in relief Wednesday, displaying more control than in previous outings against the Pirates and the Cubs. He fired 2.1 scoreless innings, allowing only one hit while striking out four in two games against the Padres, bringing the 31-year-old's ERA to 3.09 in 11.2 innings thus far this season.

Neris (1-1) earned the win Wednesday versus the Giants after recording two strikeouts and not allowing a baserunner during the ninth inning.

The 31-year-old entered for the top of the ninth inning amid a 5-5 tie and retired the side in order, putting him on track for the victory when Andrew Knapp walked off the Giants during the bottom of the frame. Neris has converted two of three save chances and allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits with a 9:3 K:BB across 7.1 innings this season.

Martin (shoulder) could return during the upcoming homestand that begins Friday in Arizona, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

This is as good as anyone could have hoped for when Martin was placed on the IL a couple weeks ago with shoulder inflammation. He has been throwing for a few days and could ramp up his activities soon. The homestand runs through April 29, and if he does return during that span, it will likely be towards the end of that final series against the Cubs.

Garcia had one strikeout and didn't allow a baserunner during the ninth inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 3-0 win versus Baltimore.

The 30-year-old needed only 10 pitches to retire the side in order as he continues to pitch well to open the 2021 season. Garcia has a 2-1 record and is 4-for-4 in save opportunities with one run allowed on five hits and a 10:3 K:BB through 10.1 innings.

Lamet left Wednesday's start against the Brewers with right forearm tightness.

Sadly, this development isn't surprising, given that Lamet suffered an elbow strain last September and never underwent surgery. He got some whiffs on his patented slider, but exited after just 29 pitches. He should be considered out indefinitely. Ryan Weathers will likely take his place in the rotation for the foreseeable future.

Lamet was removed from his start Wednesday against the Brewers after two innings due to an apparent injury, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. He gave up no runs on a hit and a walk while striking out four prior to departing.

Making his 2021 debut after a prolonged recovery from the elbow strain he suffered last September, Lamet was expected to handle close to a normal workload after covering 75 pitches in his most recent simulated game prior to being activated from the 10-day injured list. Though he looked good during his time on the mound, Lamet's outing came to a surprising end after just 29 pitches. The Padres should provide an explanation later Wednesday regarding what prompted Lamet's early exit, but as Lin notes, manager Jayce Tingler said the primary goal was for the right-hander to finish his season debut healthy, regardless of the results. That goal evidently wasn't accomplished.

Alzolay is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Brewers, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

The Cubs will be in need of a fifth starter over the weekend, and manager David Ross revealed Wednesday that Alzolay will be recalled to start at home against Milwaukee on Saturday. Alzolay should be fully rested after he pitched at the Cubs' alternate training site Sunday. The right-hander made two starts for Chicago to begin the season and posted a 6.10 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 20.1 innings.