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Hendricks (1-1) allowed six earned runs on seven hits across 4.1 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Reds. He struck out three and walked two.

This outing was starkly different from Opening Day, when Hendricks threw a complete-game shutout with nine strikeouts. He was hit hardest in the fifth inning Wednesday, when the Reds scored seven times and chased him from the game. The righty's track record suggests he's closer to the pitcher he was in his first start versus his second start, so chalk this one up as a dud on the road in a hitter's park. Hendricks will take the hill again Monday against a less formidable Kansas City lineup.

Gray (2-0) allowed two runs (none earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out 11 across 6.2 innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Cubs.

A hit batsman was the only baserunner the Cubs could muster off Gray until the fifth inning, when Ian Happ drove a double into the gap. Gray was otherwise dominant, backing his strikeout total with 24 called strikes and 13 swinging strikes on 92 total pitches. Through two starts, Gray has maintained a 0.71 ERA while racking up 20 strikeouts across 12.2 innings of work. He's currently scheduled to draw his next start Monday against Cleveland.

Marquez (1-1) earned the win Wednesday at Oakland after allowing one run on four hits and one walk while striking out eight over six innings.

The right-hander surrendered a solo homer to Matt Chapman during the opening frame, but he otherwise kept the A's off the board Wednesday. Marquez is off to a strong start in 2020 with 14 strikeouts and only six hits and two runs allowed through 11.2 innings. He next lines up to take the mound against the Giants early next week.

Manager Luis Rojas said Stroman (calf) is throwing bullpen sessions "full tilt," Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

This is encouraging news for Stroman, who is working his way back from a muscle tear in his left calf. That said, he's still apparently unable to sprint, so he'll need to clear that hurdle -- and submit a clean MRI, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com -- before he's able to rejoin the rotation. In the meantime, look for David Peterson to remain in the rotation in place of Stroman.

DeGrom is expected to throw between 80 and 100 pitches Wednesday against the Red Sox, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

DeGrom looked as good as ever Opening Day against Atlanta, striking out eight and allowing just one hit and one walk over five scoreless innings, though he only threw 72 pitches after back soreness derailed his preseason buildup. His pitch count will remain limited Wednesday, though not by very much, and he'll likely be able to handle a full workload by his third start of the year.

Strasburg (hand) is scheduled to throw from 75-80 feet Wednesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Strasburg, who is dealing with nerve irritation in his throwing hand, is set to ramp things up Wednesday after throwing at about 75 percent Tuesday. If the right-hander feels good during Wednesday's session, he could be cleared to throw a side session before the end of the week. In the meantime, Erick Fedde will make another start in place of Strasburg on Thursday.

Nola won't start before Saturday at the earliest, with all Phillies games prior to that date postponed, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

After starting Friday on Opening Day, Nola would have lined up to start Wednesday against the Yankees, but the four-game series was postponed while MLB waits to see whether or not the Phillies have been caught up in the Marlins' coronavirus outbreak that has seen approximately half of Miami's active roster test positive for the virus. As of Wednesday, no member of the Phillies has tested positive, but the virus can sometimes take a few days to show up in test results. The first game of the Phillies' weekend series against the Blue Jays was postponed from Friday and moved to part of what will now be a doubleheader Saturday, when Nola will presumably make his next start.

Gray is an option to start Friday against Arizona, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

The Dodgers are in need of a starter for Friday's road contest due to Alex Wood's (shoulder) placement on the 10-day injured list, and manager Dave Roberts mentioned Gray as one of four candidates to fill the role. Gray has yet to pitch beyond Double-A, but he has impressed while moving rapidly through three minor-league levels in his two seasons as a professional.

Gonsolin is being considered to start at Arizona on Friday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

With Alex Wood (shoulder) moved to the 10-day injured list Tuesday, the Dodgers have a hole in their rotation for Friday's road tilt against the Diamondbacks. Manager Dave Roberts named four candidates to fill in as a starter, and Gonsolin may be the favorite given that he is the only pitcher among the group with major-league experience. The right-hander fared well in 40 innings with the Dodgers last season, going 4-2 with a 2.93 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 37:15 K:BB.

Alcantara is among the 15 Miami players who has recently tested positive for COVID-19 amid a team-wide outbreak, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Along with Alcantara, Garrett Cooper, Jose Urena, Miguel Rojas, Harold Ramirez and Jorge Alfaro are the other known players to have tested positive for the coronavirus in the wake of the team's season-opening series in Philadelphia last weekend. Major League Baseball has since canceled all Marlins games this week, but Alcantara can't be considered a lock to be cleared to play when Miami returns to action Aug. 4 versus the Phillies. Alcantara previously submitted a dominant outing in his season debut in Philadelphia last Friday, covering 6.2 innings and allowing just two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks while whiffing seven.