The Mets have placed right-handed relief pitcher Joey Gerber on the injured list with a right finger blister, and they’ve called up fellow right-handed relief pitcher Austin Warren to take his place on the active roster.
The team hadn’t made a roster move involving a pitcher until it called up Craig Kimbrel and designated Richard Lovelady for assignment on April 11. But Gerber replaced Luis García, who was also designated for assignment, on April 12, and now the bullpen churn continues with this move today.
Gerber threw two scoreless innings in the Mets’ loss to the Dodgers last night, and he struck out five, walked one, and gave up two hits in the process. As a pitcher with options, he will presumably end up back in the minors once his blister has recovered and figures to get called up to the Mets’ active roster again at some point this season.
As for Warren, he started the season in Triple-A Syracuse alongside Gerber. He did log 9.1 innings with the Mets at the major league level last year, and he had a 0.96 ERA and a 3.89 FIP in that tiny sample. He’s put up a 1.23 ERA and a 3.81 FIP in the 7.1 innings that he’s thrown out of the Syracuse bullpen so far this year.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 01: Trevor Rogers #28 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 01, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images
After last night’s exhilarating comeback win, it feels inevitable that tonight will be a letdown. But if momentum is the next day’s starting pitcher, maybe not. Because tonight’s starting pitcher is ace Trevor Rogers, who has pitched to a 1.89 ERA in three starts this season.
In his most recent start, Rogers allowed two runs on six hits against the White Sox. He didn’t walk a batter and he struck out six. He walked one and struck out six in his second start of the year. If he wants to do that every single start, that would probably be good. Rogers is on a full week of rest. Will that be a good thing? Again, we will see.
One thing I know is that, after watching Pete Alonso hit that home run last night, I need more. I need him to hit a home run every night. His energy is infectious. I think it made me feel more alive.
Pitching for the Diamondbacks tonight is Merrill Kelly, who will make his season debut after starting the year on the IL. Kelly has been a full-time major leaguer since 2021 and has been pretty good in that time. Last season he had a 3.22 ERA with the D-Backs before being traded to the Rangers at the trade deadline. His Rangers stint wasn’t great, so now he’s back with the D-Backs.
If you are wondering how Orioles manager Craig Albernaz is doing after getting hit with a Jeremiah Jackson foul ball last night, he has a broken jaw and seven cheek fractures. If that were me, I would be in the hospital. Albernaz will be in the dugout tonight and let everyone know his condition at his pre-game press conference. As for Jackson, he gave Albernaz his grand slam ball and signed it, “Sorry, homie.”
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Today’s Lineups
DIAMONDBACKS
ORIOLES
Ketel Marte – 2B
Gunnar Henderson – SS
Corbin Carroll – RF
Taylor Ward – LF
Geraldo Perdomo – SS
Pete Alonso – 1B
Jose Fernandez – DH
Samuel Basallo – C
Ildemaro Vargas – 1B
Dylan Beavers – DH
Nolan Arenado – 3B
Leody Taveras – CF
James McCann – C
Colton Cowser – RF
Tim Tawa – LF
Jeremiah Jackson – 2B
Jorge Barrosa – CF
Blaze Alexander – 3B
Merrill Kelly – RHP
Trevor Rogers – LHP
Roster moves
The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves. The D-backs’ 40-man roster is at 40.
Reinstated off the 15-day injured list: RHP Merrill Kelly (left intercostal nerve irritation)
Selected from Triple-A Reno: C Aramis Garcia (No. 35)
Placed on the 10-day injured list: C Gabriel Moreno (strained left oblique; retro to April 11)
Transferred to the 60-day injured list: INF Pavin Smith (left elbow inflammation)
Optioned to Reno following last night’s game: RHP Taylor Rashi
The team has finally bitten the bullet on the Gabriel Moreno situation, and called up Garcia to act as a backup to James McCann. Smith moves to the 60-day injured list to make room for Garcia on the 40-man roster.
Prior to Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Mets placed RHP Joey Gerber on the 15-day injured list due to a right finger blister.
In a corresponding move, New York recalled RHP Austin Warren from Triple-A Syracuse.
Gerber, 28, was called up on April 12 when the team designated reliever Luis Garcia for assignment. He was solid in his lone appearance during Monday's loss to the Dodgers, striking out five over 2.0 IP with one walk and two hits allowed.
Over six games in the minors this year, Warren is 1-1 with a 1.23 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and eight strikeouts across 7.1 IP. He's gone 2-for-3 on save opportunities and also has one hold on the season.
Warren went 1-0 in 2025 with the Mets, owning a 0.96 ERA over five appearances and 9.1 IP with nine strikeouts. With the team's bullpen already going through multiple changes already this year, Warren will have the chance to make his mark and help keep up their fifth-best 2.85 team ERA.
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski pitches during the first inning of the Opening Day game against the Chicago White Sox on March 26, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee. | Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Milwaukee Brewers will look to end their five-game losing skid tonight, and they’ll have to do it against the reigning American League champions. On top of that, they’ll have to do it without another one of their top players in Christian Yelich.
The Brewers officially placed Christian Yelich on the 10-day IL on Tuesday with a left adductor strain. His estimated return is mid-to-late May, so 4-6 weeks. The Brewers selected the contract of outfielder Greg Jones to take Yelich’s roster spot. To make room on the 40-man roster, Rob Zastryzny was transferred to the 60-day IL.
“It’s unfortunate. Have had a lot of adversity early. We’ve faced this before. It just seems different in terms of how it’s kind of piled on us,” manager Pat Murphy said. “We say you’re an inch from the top and an inch from the bottom. So here we are. Deal with it. Lot to be learned during this time. A lot to be revealed.”
With Yelich and Jackson Chourio out, Luis Matos will get the start in left field tonight against the Blue Jays. Gary Sánchez will be the DH, and Pat Murphy said Sánchez will likely get a lot of those DH at-bats going forward.
Sal Frelick will be in the leadoff spot tonight for just the second time this season. It’s only the third game where Brice Turang hasn’t been the leadoff hitter. Turang will hit third tonight and may get more chances there going forward with Yelich out.
On the bump, Jacob Misiorowski will be making his fourth start of the season. He has a 3.31 ERA through the first couple of turns in the rotation with 28 strikeouts in 16 1/3 IP. Righty Kevin Gausman is on the mound for Toronto. He has a 2.08 ERA through his first three starts.
First pitch in this one is at 6:40 p.m. CT on Brewers.TV and the Brewers Radio Network.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 12: Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres is congratulated by Manny Machado #13 after hitting a home run against the Colorado Rockies during the seventh inning at Petco Park on April 12, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The San Diego Padres have had quite the turnaround in the last week.
After opening the season with a middling 5-5 record, they’ve gone 5-1 in the six games since, making them the second club to reach 10 wins (behind only the rivals up the freeway).
That turnaround was capped off by a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies. They finished that off today with a 7-2 bludgeoning of the Rox.
The only problem with today’s game was starter Nick Pivetta’s early exit. After pitching a perfect game through three-plus innings, he left with the athletic trainer looking visibly distraught. The Friars are optimistic about his condition but are unsure.
The Padres will have their work cut out for them against the Seattle Mariners. The Seattle pitching staff has been fantastic in spite of their floundering offense. They’ve allowed only 56 runs, the third-lowest mark in the American League behind only the New York Yankees (44) and the Texas Rangers (55).
The San Diego offense has been hot lately, wrecking Colorado’s pitching for 28 runs across the four-game series. If they can solve the Mariners tonight, it’ll say a great deal more about the health of this offense against a top-tier starter group.
Taking the mound
Bryan Woo (SEA) v. Michael King (SD)
Woo has been an ace for the Mariners in recent years, and he’s continued that so far this season with a 1.50 ERA across 18 innings. In that time, he’s only allowed 10 hits and three runs (all earned).
In that time he’s struck out 17 batters and walked only four. All of that has led to an unbelievably low 0.78 WHIP. If Woo keeps that up tonight against San Diego, it’ll be a difficult game for the Friar Faithful.
In spite of that line, he’s yet to pick up a win due to a struggling Seattle offense. King will look to limit that offense even more than they already have been. He had a vintage first outing against the Detroit Tiger but struggled in his last two starts, giving up six runs across 11 2/3 innings of work.
He’s been decent, but if King can truly return to form then it’ll be a fascinating pitcher’s duel for Petco Park to watch.
Batter up!
The Padres seem to have found their leadoff man. Ramón Laureano belted his (team-leading) fourth home run of the season on Sunday’s win over Colorado. He’ll likely be back in the leadoff spot tonight.
Ty France had a fantastic 3-for-3 day in the Rockies finale but will probably be back on the bench tonight in favor of Gavin Sheets at first base.
Miguel Andujar or Nick Castellanos in the DH slot. Andujar has more experience against Woo, so he’ll more likely be in that role.
Ramón Laureano, LF
Fernando Tatis Jr., RF
Jackson Merrill, CF
Manny Machado, 3B
Xander Bogaerts, SS
Gavin Sheets, DH
Ty France, 1B
Luis Campusano, C
Jake Cronenworth, 2B
After plenty of fun watching Tatis return to the infield in a pinch to give Bogaerts and Cronenworth days off, he’ll likely return back to his corner in right field. It’s felt like something was missing without him in the outfield, so it’ll be good to have him back for a Mariners lineup with some pop.
Campusano seems likely to return to the lineup after Freddy Fermin got back-to-back starts. Campy had a fantastic start on Friday night with a double and a home run before sitting on the bench since then. Hopefully he’ll return tonight and add to his recent production.
Relief corps
With Pivetta’s early exit, San Diego relied on their stout bullpen depth. Kyle Hart covered two innings quite well before struggling in the sixth. David Morgan came in and pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings.
Wandy Peralta and Bradgley Rodriguez finished it off in the eighth and ninth innings. Rodriguez put to bed any worries about his shaky performance Saturday night with two strikeouts in the ninth.
That leaves Jason Adam, Ron Marinaccio, Adrian Morejon and Mason Miller for a save situation. Aside from Marinaccio, the group are all high-leverage options that will befit the probable pitcher’s duel awaiting tonight.
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 14: Manager Don Kelly #12 of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Washington Nationals this evening at beautiful PNC Park, where they hope to raise the Jolly Roger.
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RICHMOND, VA - JUNE 25: Griff McGarry #48 of the Reading Fightin Phils pitching during the game between the Reading Fightin Phils and the Richmond Flying Squirrels at The Diamond on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Matthew Mitrani/Minor League Baseball via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers on Tuesday made a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies, getting minor league right-hander Griff McGarry in exchange for international bonus pool space. The Phillies announced the trade as them also receiving a player to be named later or cash considerations in the deal.
McGarry was a Rule 5 draft pick by the Washington Nationals in December, but was returned to the Phillies on March 24, the day before opening day rosters were finalized. McGarry is not on the 40-man roster.
The right-hander, who turns 27 in June, had a 3.16 ERA in 18 starts between Double-A Tulsa (17 starts) and Triple-A Lehigh Valley (one start) last season, with a 34.4-percent strikeout rate and 14.6-percent walk rate. Though most of his time last year came in Double-A, McGarry had three previous years experience in Triple-A, including working in relief in 2024.
Baseball Prospectus in January ranked McGarry as the 15th-best prospect then in the Nationals system, though noted he was more likely to be a reliever in the long term, calling him a “stuff over command” pitcher. From Michael Donodeo at BP:
His control was significantly better in 2025 than in 2024—the walk rate was still 14%, but that’s a huge improvement—and it led to a 35% strikeout rate across the season. His fastball isn’t quite as hard as it has been at times, now sitting 94, but the low release and plus extension cause it to play up and get whiffs up in the zone. The breaking balls can run together some, but he throws a mid-80s standard slider, a low-80s sweeper that can hit 20 inches of gloveside movement, and a curveball with slight depth and above-average gloveside movement.
The amount of the international bonus pool space sent to the Phillies hasn’t yet been reported, but teams are allowed to trade pool space in increments of $250,000, unless sending the entirety of the remaining available pool space.
McGarry this year in Triple-A Lehigh Valley allowed four runs in four innings in five games, with seven strikeouts and four walks. He’s expected to join Triple-A Oklahoma City now that he’s with the Dodgers. If McGarry happens to make a stop at Camelback Ranch, he’ll at least be used to the facility, having pitched for the Glendale Desert Dogs in 2024 in the Arizona Fall League.
Two teams riding long winning streaks will look to stay hot this week as the San Diego Padres host the Seattle Mariners in the first of a three-game series tonight.
Seattle has the pitching edge in tonight’s game, and that’s enough for me to pick it to win in my Mariners vs. Padres predictions below.
Read on for my full analysis of this matchup and to get my free MLB picks for Tuesday, April 14.
Who will win Mariners vs Padres today: Mariners moneyline (-114)
Both teams come into tonight’s game following four-game sweeps over the weekend. The San Diego Padres are the hotter of the two, having now won eight of their last nine overall. But there’s no denying that the Seattle Mariners have the pitching edge tonight.
Bryan Woo has a 2.84 ERA since the start of the 2024 season, which a minuscule WHIP of 0.908 in that span. He’s struck out 17 batters while allowing just three earned runs on 10 hits over his first 18 innings of work this season.
As good as Michael King (1-1, 3.24 ERA) has been for the Padres, I like the Mariners to win behind Woo.
COVERS INTEL:Bryan Woo has been historically dominant early in the season, holding opponents to a .523 OPS in March and April throughout his career.
Mariners vs Padres Over/Under pick: Over 7.0
The Mariners and Padres each saw their offenses wake up over the weekend. Seattle averaged 7.25 runs per game in their four-game sweep of the Houston Astros, while the Padres put up an average of 7.00 runs in their sweep of the Colorado Rockies.
None of that changes the fact that there’s a strong pitching matchup on tap tonight, but this total won’t be easy to get Under. In particular, San Diego comes in having played to a total of 7+ runs in six straight games. With both lineups coming into tonight’s game hitting well, I’m taking the Over.
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Mariners vs Padres odds
Moneyline: Seattle -120 | San Diego +100
Run line: Seattle -1.5 (+145) | San Diego +1.5 (-175)
Over/Under: Over 7 | Under 7
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The Mariners are 6-1 straight up in their last seven meetings with the Padres. Find more MLB betting trends for Mariners vs. Padres.
How to watch Mariners vs Padres and game info
Location
Petco Park, San Diego, CA
Date
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
First pitch
9:40 p.m. ET
TV
Mariners.TV, Padres.TV
Mariners starting pitcher
Bryan Woo (0-1, 1.50 ERA)
Padres starting pitcher
Michael King (1-1, 3.24 ERA)
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 13: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park on April 13, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Although the Minnesota Twins have been red-hot at the plate, rookie pitcher Mick Abel has struggled.
That’s why my MLB picks are backing the “yes run first inning” market in tonight's matchup against the Boston Red Sox.
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Best NRFI/YRFI bets today
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+100
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-115
/ - YRFI
+110
Giants at Reds: NRFI (+100)
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Brady Singer has been awful this season, pitching to a 7.71 ERA through three starts. That said, the veteran posted a 3.96 FIP across 64 starts over the last two years, so expect improvement.
Singer is set to face a San Francisco Giants lineup that ranks 29th in the majors in runs per game (3.19) and 28th in OBP (.288).
The Giants will counter with lefty Robbie Ray and his 2.08 ERA. The veteran has great swing-and-miss stuff, and Cincinnati sits 28th in runs per game (3.38) and 29th in OPS (.623).
Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
Where to watch: NBC Sports BA | Reds.TV
Angels at Yankees: YRFI (-115)
The New York Yankees will give the ball to lefty Ryan Weathers, whose 5.12 xERA and .299 xBA suggest he’s been very lucky. The southpaw will take on a Los Angeles Angels lineup that enters tonight seventh in the majors in OPS against southpaws (.726).
Meanwhile, the Yankees have been a bit inconsistent at the dish this year, but the analytics suggest positive regression. They rank first in the majors in barrel rate, third in hard-hit rate, and second in xwOBAcon (.403).
Time: 7:05 p.m. ET
Where to watch: FanDuel SN West | YES
Red Sox at Twins: YRFI (+110)
Sonny Gray has looked sharp in two of three starts this year. That said, the Boston Red Sox hurler had a 4.28 ERA last season, including sporting a 4.50 ERA and .256 OBA in the first inning.
Gray's strikeout rate has plummeted to just 15.2%, and the Minnesota Twins are also red-hot at the dish, having posted an OPS of .839 over the last week.
Meanwhile, the Red Sox have plated 6+ runs in three straight games. They face 24-year-old Mick Abel, who has failed to play up to his vast potential. Abel finished with a 6.23 ERA last year, and his xERA is at 7.17 through 13 1/3 frames this year.
Time: 7:40 p.m. ET
Where to watch: NESN+ | Twins.TV
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NRFI/YRFI picks: 11-9, +1.66 units
What is a NRFI bet?
NRFI (No Run First Inning) and YRFI (Yes Run First Inning) bets add a thrilling twist to the start of an MLB game. A NRFI bet is a wager that no runs will be scored in the first inning. You're betting that the starting pitchers for both teams will get through the first inning without allowing any runs, whether by striking out batters, inducing ground balls, or through solid defensive play.
A YRFI bet is the exact opposite. You're betting that at least one run will be scored in the first inning. In this case, you’re hoping for an early offensive burst such as a leadoff walk, a timely hit, or even a home run.
NRFI and YRFI bets add excitement to the early part of a game and offer immediate gratification for bettors looking for a quick resolution.
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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 18: Tanner Gordon #29 of the Colorado Rockies poses for a portrait during photo day at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 18, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Bellozo, pitched 4.1 innings of relief on Sunday against the San Diego Padres when anticipated starter Kyle Freeland was a last-minute scratch due to posterior left shoulder soreness. He gave up five earned runs on eight hits—including three home runs—with four walks and a hit batter. He only tallied one strikeout.
Right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen will make his scheduled start on Tuesday night against the Houston Astros, but the Rockies were in need of reinforcements with a depleted bullpen and down multiple starters due to injuries.
Gordon, 26, made 15 starts for the Rockies in 2025 and has been off to a strong start in 2026 with Triple-A Albuquerque. In his first three Triple-A starts of the season he has a 2.76 ERA with 15 strikeouts to four walks over 16.1 innings of work. He’s also given up just one home run so far in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League.
Gordon can either make a start during this Houston series—his last start was on April 8th so he is well rested—or will be available for bulk work out of the bullpen. His role is likely dependent on the status of veteran starting pitcher José Quintana, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain retroactive to March 30th. Quintana will potentially be activated this week.
It is currently unknown if Kyle Freeland will need to be placed on the injured list.
ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 27: Spencer Strider #99 of the Atlanta Braves is introduced before the game against the Kansas City Royals at Truist Park on March 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) | Getty Images
As it turns out, Thursday night will be a very good day for local fans in Rome to show up to the ballpark and for Braves fans in general to keep an eye on the Rome Emperors. Walt Weiss spoke with the media before Tuesday’s night middle game between the Braves and the Marlins and revealed that Spencer Strider will be joining Sean Murphy in Rome to begin his rehab assignment as well.
#Braves Spencer Strider will begin his rehab assignment with Rome on Thursday (40-45 pitches).
Sean Murphy will catch him as his rehab assignment begins tonight.
While Murphy is expected to begin his rehab stint tonight, he’ll serve as a battery mate with Spencer Strider on Thursday night since that’s when Strider will make his first start since suffering an oblique injury during the tail end of spring training. According to Weiss, Strider is expected to toss 40-45 pitches before bowing out. I’d imagine that Strider’s timetable for a potential return to the big leagues will come shortly after his performance and the obvious hope is that he’ll look good enough once he’s done on Thursday night.
At the same time, they could really try to let him stretch out as much as possible since he’s dealing with an oblique injury after all. Obliques are notoriously tricky to deal with and the obvious hope is that Strider won’t re-aggravate the injury in any way, shape or form while he’s on rehab assignment with Rome. So this could only be the first start for Strider on rehab for all we know.
We also got a look at what Sean Murphy’s rehab schedule in Rome will look like:
#Braves catcher Sean Murphy's rehab schedule with Rome:
TUE: Catch 4 innings WED: Off Day THU: Catch 5 innings FRI: Off Day SAT: Catch 5+ innings SUN: Designated hitter
Either way, if you’re a fan in the Rome area then Thursday night seems like the perfect night to mosey on over to the ballpark to catch a game. If you can’t make it to the game, you’ll be able to watch for free on Bally Sports Live and I highly suggest that y’all do so since the Braves will be off on Thursday, anyways. Here’s hoping that the rehab stint is a successful one for both Murphy and Strider and that we’ll see them both at the big league level real soon!
DOUBLE DIGITS THE WRONG WAY: Last night’s game was the Cubs’ 106th since 2016 in which they allowed double-digit runs. They played another game after 102 of the previous ones. They won 53 and lost 49, including 1-0 this year, 7-4 last year and 5-4 in 2024. They allowed an average of 4.34 runs in all 102 subsequent games, including five shutouts and 20 games with one run. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53)
DANSBY, HEATING UP: Dansby Swanson, last three games: 3-for-9 (.333) with two home runs, four walks and six runs scored.
KEEPING POSITIVE: The Cubs’ five-run eighth Monday kept their run differential in positive territory at +4, despite their 7-9 record.
YOU GO, MO BALLER: Moisés Ballesteros, last six games since April 7: .563/.556/1.000 (9-for-16) with a double, two home runs, five RBI and five runs scored. (The BA/OBP difference is a mathematical oddity due to having one walk and one sacrifice fly.)
Riley Martin, clearly, is an opener tonight, starting so he can face Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, Phillies left-handed batters who will come to the plate in the first inning.
Martin started one game at Triple-A Iowa this year and allowed one run in three innings. He’s never faced the Phillies, obviously, and perhaps he can stop Schwarber and Harper, and then give way, most likely, to Colin Rea, the originally scheduled starter for this game.
Rea stepped in admirably for Matthew Boyd when Boyd hit the injured list — just as he subbed capably for Justin Steele last year. He threw five two-hit innings against the Rays last Wednesday.
Last year, Rea made two starts against the Phillies. One was pretty good, the other not so much. J.T. Realmuto is 5-for-11 with a home run vs. Rea, and Kyle Schwarber has also homered off him.
Aaron Nola is off to a good start this year, with all three of his starts at least decent.
Last year he missed a whole bunch of time due to injuries, but before that he threw seven one-run innings against the Cubs April 27, 2025 at Wrigley Field.
Michael Conforto has homered twice off Nola — but is 10-for-53 overall with 19 strikeouts. Similar for Dansby Swanson: three homers off Nola, but overall 15-for-66 (.227) with 13 strikeouts.
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ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 13: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates in the fourth inning during the game against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on April 13, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) | Getty Images
A brand new day for another game of baseball. This time, the Atlanta Braves are looking to bounce back from an embarrassing low-run loss in yesterday’s matchup. The rosters have been released.
No changes to today’s lineup, as it’s an exact reflection of yesterday.
You know what this could tell us? The same roster is set for their version of redemption, and chalk yesterday up to an unlucky opener. Reynaldo López will be taking the mound in his return, and if he can keep his steady streak (pre-brawl versus the Angels last week), the defense will be taken care of.
Maximizing runs on the board and applying offensive pressure will be what this competition comes down to. And if they can take advantage of Marlins’ Max Meyer’s weaknesses on the road, they just might accomplish that. When the Braves faced him on the road before, the on-base percentage was pretty high. Let’s see if they can extend that.
The Marlins are also keeping most of their lineup the same, with only one change near the bottom of the order.
Javier Sanoja will be taking over left field in today’s matchup, but the remainder of the roster is staying the same, in hopes of having a repeat of game one.
And get this, no one on the roster has faced López, so we’re in for a treat.
7:15 p.m. EDT is where it all happens tonight. We’ll check in with you after to discuss the results.
COVERS INTEL: 
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