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Johnson will start Thursday's game against the Angels, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Johnson will get the call to take the mound in place of Steven Wright, who hit the DL with a knee injury Tuesday. Johnson has appeared in 22 games for the Red Sox this season -- including one start -- and holds a 4.50 ERA over 36 innings of work.

Akin exited Tuesday's start for Double-A Bowie early with groin tightness, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

Akin allowed two runs on one hit and six walks over four innings before being lifted from the contest with the groin discomfort. The 23-year-old entered Tuesday's game with a 2.53 ERA on the year.

Johnson is an option to start Thursday's game against the Angels, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

The Red Sox have an opening in their rotation Thursday with Steven Wright (knee) landing on the disabled list, and either Johnson or Hector Velazquez is expected to fill the spot. Manager Alex Cora figures to reveal his decision at some point in the next day or two.

Pomeranz (biceps, neck) will throw a simulated game Wednesday, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Pomeranz has been out since the end of May after being shut down with biceps tendinitis. Assuming his sim game goes well, he'll likely head out for at least one rehab start before returning to Boston. If he only needs one rehab start, he'll likely return near the end of the first week of July.

Mengden will be placed on the disabled list with a foot sprain, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Mengden left his start Saturday with the injury. He has no timetable for his return, though he didn't suffer any structural damage, Slusser reports. Chris Bassitt will replace him in the rotation.

Yacabonis will be recalled by the Orioles in the coming days, David Hall of The Virginian-Pilot reports.

The Orioles need to call up a starter to fill in for the injured Dylan Bundy (ankle) on Thursday, and Yacabonis appears to be the man for the job after being scratched from his scheduled start with Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday. Look for confirmation to come one way or another in the near future.

Borucki was called up as expected Tuesday and will make his major-league debut against the Astros.

Borucki could hardly have asked for a tougher opponent in his first career outing. The 24-year-old has a solid 3.27 ERA in 13 starts for Triple-A Buffalo this season, though his 18.4 percent strikeout rate is mediocre at best. Borucki projects as a back-end starter, with fringe command and a plus changeup backing up an average fastball. Gio Urshela was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Hart was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Hart was optioned to Norfolk on Monday, but the Orioles brought him back just one day later as an injury replacement for Dylan Bundy (ankle), who landed on the disabled list. Hart had a 1.35 ERA at the big-league level this year before giving up two earned runs in his last outing Saturday, but he had been working mainly in mop-up duty and figures to remain in that role.

Covey (hip) did not experience any issues while throwing a side session Tuesday and is on track to make his next scheduled start, James Fegan of The Athletic Chicago reports.

The White Sox have not confirmed their starters for their upcoming series with the Rangers that begins Friday, but with Covey making it through Tuesday's workout without issue, he is on track to take the ball that day with an extra day of rest thanks to Monday's team off day.

Treinen logged his 18th save in a win over the Tigers on Monday, allowing a hit and recording a strikeout over a scoreless ninth inning.

Treinen continues rolling along, with Monday's scoreless effort coaxing his ERA down to an outstanding 0.96. The veteran has surrendered all of two earned runs over his last 16 appearances, a stretch that dates back to May 15. Moreover, he's enhanced his already robust fantasy value by also notching four wins alongside his 18 saves, sparkling ERA and equally impressive 0.90 WHIP.