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Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha went through a normal offday workout without issue Saturday, after taking a line drive off his foot Friday.

According to MLB.com, the line drive left a bruise on Wacha's shin, but was not an issue otherwise. He should be able to make his next start Wednesday against the Cubs.  

Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke continued posting strong numbers while picking up a win Saturday, giving up two earned runs on six hits and three walks in seven innings while striking out eight in his team's 6-2 win over the Giants.

Greinke (6-1) has now surrendered two earned runs or less in eight starts to open the season, as well as 15 starts (including playoffs) to end the 2013 season. Both runs Saturday came in the second inning, but Greinke was able to cruise from there. He owns a 2.38 ERA and 55:10 K:BB ratio in 45 1/3 innings. Greinke will take on the Diamondbacks in Arizona Friday.

Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu played catch on Friday for the first time since being placed on the disabled list with a left shoulder blade inflammation, MLB.com reports. He will need at least a bullpen session along with a simulated game or a minor-league rehab start before returning from the DL.

"He's pain-free, and that's the best thing," manager Don Mattingly said. "There's no indication it's something serious. When he's able to throw a 'pen, he'll get right back on it."

Braves pitcher Alex Wood picked up a relief win in extras Friday night at home against the Cubs.

Wood permitted one hit and no walks while striking out two in one inning of work, improving his ERA to 2.93 on the year. He is expected to return to the rotation May 17 against the Cardinals.

Braves pitcher Julio Teheran went eight innings strong on Friday against the Cubs, but was not backed by enough run support in a no-decision. The right-hander permitted one run on one hit and two walks while striking out nine in in eight innings.

Teheran has allowed one earned run or fewer in four of the last five starts. He owns a 1.71 ERA, a 0.81 WHIP and 42:11 K:BB ratio in 58 innings. He will make his next start Wednesday at San Francisco. He is 2-1 with a 1.64 ERA in three starts away from home.

Cubs starter Jason Hammel put together a quality start on Friday, but had to settle for no-decision against the Braves in Atlanta. The right-hander permitted two runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out five in seven innings of a 3-2 defeat.

Hammel has allowed just five earned runs over his last three starts (20 innings). He will make his next start Wednesday at St. Louis.

Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez was not at his best and was charged with second loss of the season Friday night against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.

Martinez allowed a three-run home run to Neil Walker in the seventh inning for his only damage of the night. He was charged with three runs on three hits and no walks in one inning of work. He owns a 4.19 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP in 19 1/3 innings.

Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha lasted only five innings in a no-decision Friday night against the Pirates.

Wacha survived an early injury scare, taking a comebacker off the ankle. Trainers came to check him out, but he remained in the game. He was charged with three runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out seven in five innings of a 6-4 defeat.

Over his three starts covering 17 1/3 innings, Wacha has allowed eight earned runs. He owns a 2.85 ERA, a 1.20 WHIP with 57:14 K:BB ratio in 47 1/3 innings. He'll make his next start Wednesday at home against the Cubs.

Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto went eight innings strong on Friday, but failed to factor into the decision in a 5-4 win over the Rockies.

Cueto surrendered a home run to Troy Tulowitzki in the fourth and a run-scoring single to Charlie Blackmon in the fifth. He was charged with two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out eight over eight innings. He tossed 102 pitches, 68 for strikes.

Over his last five starts covering 42 innings, Cueto has allowed only five earned runs. He owns a 1.43 ERA, a 0.73 WHIP with 68:16 K:BB ratio in 63 innings. He'll make his next start Wednesday at home against San Diego.

Braves pitcher Alex Wood will miss just one turn through the rotation, according to MLB.com.

Wood will be replaced by Gavin Floyd during the upcoming week. He will return to the rotation May 17 against the Cardinals. Wood has a 3.00 ERA in 45 innings.