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Peralta was removed from Wednesday's game against the Cardinals after two innings due to an apparent injury, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Peralta had thrown 43 pitches and allowed three runs in the first two innings. He appeared to grimace after a swinging strike in the top of the third, but it's unclear whether that was precisely when the injury occurred. Hunter Strickland entered the game, and more details about Peralta's condition and why he exited should become clear shortly.

Houster (illness) tentatively lines up to start Sunday's game against the Nationals, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Houser has been sidelined since testing positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 6, but he'll rejoin the Brewers on Tuesday and is poised to re-enter the rotation this weekend. The right-hander may face some workload limitations Sunday while making his first start in nearly three weeks.

Kim (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Kim has been sidelined since Aug. 8 as he deals with left elbow inflammation, but he's expected to throw 35-40 pitches during his first rehab appearance Thursday. Manager Mike Shildt said that the team hopes to build the southpaw back up to a starter's workload before he's activated, but he could return before he's back to his full pitch count if the Cardinals encounter any more injuries within their pitching staff.

The Giants announced that DeSclafani exited his start Wednesday against the Mets due to right ankle discomfort, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. He struck out a batter over 1.1 scoreless innings and gave up a hit and issued a walk before departing.

The initial diagnosis is a welcome one for DeSclafani, who isn't dealing with any apparent setback related to the right shoulder issue that forced him to miss one turn through the rotation earlier this month. That being said, the extent of his ankle issue isn't known, and DeSclafani could be subject to additional follow-up tests before the Giants have an idea whether he'll be fit to make his next start. He tentatively lines up for a rematch with the Mets at Citi Field next week.

DeSclafani was removed from his start Wednesday against the Mets in the second inning due to an apparent physical concern, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. He struck out a batter over 1.1 scoreless innings and gave up a hit and issued a walk before departing.

Justice delos Santos of MLB.com notes that DeSclafani's final fastball of the afternoon clocked in at 90.7 miles per hour, a dip of about four or five mph from where it sat in the first inning. The sharp drop in velocity likely hints at some kind of arm issue, but the Giants should provide more clarity on that front after the game once tests are conducted. Given that DeSclafani was on the injured list with right shoulder fatigue before being activated ahead of his last start Aug. 13 versus Colorado, it wouldn't be surprising if he experienced a setback Wednesday.

DeGrom was told after his doctor's appointment Monday that the inflammation in his right elbow is improving, but he'll remain shut down from throwing until at least Aug. 27 before being re-evaluated by the Mets' medical staff, Tim Healey of the Newsday reports.

In his meeting with Dr. David Altchek, deGrom was essentially recommended to follow the two-week shutdown plan recommended by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the orthopedic surgeon whom the right-hander sought for a second opinion last week. Even if he's cleared to begin throwing by the end of August, deGrom will likely need a couple weeks to get his arm conditioned for starting duty, so a mid-September return from the 10-day injured list could be a best-case scenario for the two-time Cy Young Award winner.

Gomber will return from the paternity list to start Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Gomber initially lined up to start Wednesday against the Padres before he was placed on the paternity list, but he'll be pushed back by one game after spending three days away from the team. The southpaw has posted a 5.48 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 23 innings across his last five starts.

Paddack (oblique) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Paddack has been on the injured list since July 31 due to an oblique strain, but he's been throwing off flat ground recently. Wednesday's throwing session marks the first time the right-hander has thrown off a mound since he sustained his injury, and a better idea of his status should be revealed based on how he feels after his bullpen.

Webb (7-3) earned the win Tuesday over the Mets after allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk while fanning eight across 7.1 innings.

Webb has struck out at least eight in each of his last three starts, but his levels of dominance aren't solely reflected in that category -- he has also allowed two or fewer runs in each of his last 11 starts. The right-hander owns an excellent 1.64 ERA with a 0.91 WHIP during that span, and it's safe to say he's been one of the best pitchers in the National League over the last three months.

Stroman (8-12) was tagged with the loss Tuesday against the Giants after allowing three runs on five hits and two walks across seven innings while fanning nine.

Stroman might have been tagged with his 12th loss of the campaign, but he delivered a strong performance on the mound en route to posting a season-high nine strikeouts. Stroman has now given up three runs or fewer in all but one of his last 17 starts, an impressive stretch during which he's pitched to a 2.90 ERA and generated eight quality starts. The right-hander also owns a 3.91 ERA through four August starts.