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Colome surrendered two earned runs on three hits over an inning in Wednesday's 15-6 Grapefruit League win over the Orioles. He also recorded a strikeout.

Colome came on in the fourth and yielded solo home runs to Hyun Soo Kim and Chris Dickerson in what was his first game action since March 23. The two round-trippers represented Colome's first earned runs allowed in four spring appearances with the Rays. He also notched five strikeouts and surrendered two earned runs on two hits and two walks over 4.1 innings across five appearances while with Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.

Pomeranz (forearm) is expected to pitch in a minor-league game Monday, April 3, and Boston remains hopeful he'll debut Sunday, April 9, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

The Red Sox hope his placement on the new 10-day disabled list is merely a way to game the system and not the beginning of an extended absence. Pomeranz will have to make it through that farm contest with few or no issues to convince the club he's ready for his first real outing of the year against the Tigers. Kyle Kendrick is being kept on the same schedule and would be the fill-in option if Pomeranz is not ready on April 9.

Belisle will be one of the primary setup men for closer Brandon Kintzler, ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities reports.

Belisle may not get a shot at the closer role if Kintzler struggles, but he could be used in high-leverage situations early in the season. He had just four holds last year, but could see more opportunities for holds this season.

Green is lined up to start for Double-A Trenton on April 6 and April 11 as the Yankees continue deciding on their No. 5 starting pitcher, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander has a 1.50 ERA in 12 spring innings but hasn't flashed as much success below the surface with eight strikeouts and six walks. Either way, Green will continue to make his case as he duels with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre occupants Luis Cessa and Jordan Montgomery. The latter will stay on the same schedule as Green.

The Red Sox have placed Pomeranz on the 10-day DL with a left forearm flexor strain, Evan Drellich of CSN New England reports.

Earlier this spring, Pomeranz was experiencing triceps tightness, so it's interesting that he's sidelined with an issue in a different part of his arm, but the belief is that the Red Sox are simply using the DL to shelve Pomeranz temporarily while carrying an extra reliever or bench player. With the league-wide change to a 10-day DL, Pomeranz is still an option to start April 9 against Detroit, the first time Boston needs a fifth starter. If Pomeranz isn't ready to take the ball by that time, Kyle Kendrick is the most likely candidate to slot into the rotation in his place.

Kolarek signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The left-hander tried catching on with the Braves organization but winds up with Tampa Bay's instead as a depth piece. Kolarek, 28, hasn't yet seen the majors and holds a career 3.50 minors ERA.

Pruitt has made the Opening Day roster for Tampa Bay, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Pruitt, after beating out relievers Jaime Schultz and Chase Whitley for roster spots, will serve in middle relief. The 27-year-old right-hander was impressive this spring, striking out 18 batters over 16.2 innings.

Duffey will open the season in long relief, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Duffey had been competing to serve as the fifth starter, but lost that race to Adalberto Mejia. Now set to serve in long relief for a sub-par squad, his fantasy value will be greatly diminished until he gets another chance to crack the rotation.

Pomeranz allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over four innings Wednesday against the Twins, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.

Pomeranz had been expected to throw five innings Wednesday, but four was all he could fit over 76 pitches. After locking in his mechanics during his previous start, Pomeranz found himself rushing his delivery Wednesday. He'll remain in Fort Myers (Fla.) and throw in a minor-league game next Monday, an event manager John Farrell described as "important for Drew." It sounds like the manager wants to see some improvement next Monday and won't "rubber-stamp" him as the fifth starter next week.

Covey gave up a two-run home run in his only scheduled inning Wednesday.

Covey is expected to make the roster and is still in the mix to fill in for starter Carlos Rodon, who will miss at least one start due to a biceps injury. Anthony Swarzak, who allowed a run in two innings Wednesday, is the other candidate to start for Rodon.