24 Nate Eovaldi, SP

Marlins starting pitcher Nate Eovaldi pitched well Tuesday against the Diamondbacks in his first start of the season, but the Marlins' bullpen faltered in a 3-2 loss.

Eovaldi allowed just three hits in six innings of work, and he held the Diamondbacks to just two runs. Both runs came on a fourth-inning home run by Martin Prado that tied the game 2-2. Eovaldi exited with the game tied and earned a no-decision, despite the quality start.

Eovaldi struck out three batters and threw 58 of 84 pitches for strikes in his first start since being shut down with shoulder inflammation. He averaged 97.7 miles per hour with his fastball per BrooksBaseball.net, after averaging 94.1 miles per hour last season.

Eovaldi is set to make his second start Sunday in San Francisco. 

The Marlins will activate starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi on Tuesday to start against Arizona, The Palm Beach Post reports. Eovaldi has yet to pitch in the majors this season. He allowed 10 runs in 20 2/3 rehab innings between High Class A and Double-A.

Marlins starting pitcher Nate Eovaldi will make at least one more rehab start for Double-A Jacksonville, after his last start Sunday was rained out. Eovaldi will take the mound Thursday, manager Mike Redmond told the Miami Herald Monday.

Eovaldi has been out all season due to a shoulder injury, but is expected to make at least one more start before the team considers having him join the rotation. 

Marlins pitcher Nate Eovaldi (shoulder) had his rehab start Sunday at Double-A Jacksonville cut short due to inclement weather. Eovaldi allowed a run on two hits while striking out three in an inning pitched before the game was suspended.

The teams are expected to resume the game Monday, but it is unlikely that Eovaldi will pitch again. He is expected to be activated from the 60-day disabled list this week.