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Fulmer will make two starts before the All-Star break, on Friday and next Wednesday, Chris McCosky of Detroit News reports.

Fulmer's exited his last start in the fourth inning due to dehydration but will not miss significant time as a result. Now on eight days rest, the 23-year-old is set to take the mound Friday against the Rays' Drew Smyly and then next Wednesday against likely Indians' starter Josh Tomlin. The right-hander continues to shine during his rookie campaign, limiting opponents to less than one run in each of his last seven starts while fanning 38 batters over 44.1 frames. He'll get a 12-day break following next Wednesday's start as he'll be the fifth man up in Detroit's rotation after the All-Star break.

Kelly (groin) threw off of a mound Thursday, Alex Speier of the Boston Globe reports.

Kelly has been on the shelf for three weeks with a groin issue, and Thursday marked the first time he's thrown off a mound since the injury. Barring a setback, Kelly could soon progress to a rehab assignment, which could take place at either Triple-A, where he's currently assigned, or a lower level in the organization.

May (back) could be activated from the DL after he pitches Friday and Saturday for Triple-A Rochester, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Unless he has a setback, expect him to be activated from the DL after this weekend. He's given up one run over 1.2 innings over two appearances while at Triple-A Rochester.

Green will be recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start Sunday's game against the Padres, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.

The Yankees will push C.C. Sabathia's scheduled start back to Monday against the White Sox, thereby keeping the veteran lefty out of the batter's box and off the basepaths. Though he's only thrown five innings in the majors, the 25-year-old Green is enjoying a fantastic season at the Triple-A level, boasting a 1.54 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 82:19 K:BB through 81.2 innings (14 starts). He'll likely be sent back down after his start, but the matchup in San Diego is undoubtedly favorable.

Manaea had a strong return from the DL Thursday, shutting out the Giants over 5.2 innings while striking out four.

This was Manaea's first start since June 13 after hitting the DL with a muscle strain in his forearm. He has shown some nice flashes during this rookie season, but Wednesday was one of his better complete starts as he avoided the big inning that has been plaguing him so far. Manaea is next scheduled to take the hill Tuesday in Minnesota.

Moore (4-5) twirled seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and two walks while striking out six in Wednesday's 4-0 victory over the Red Sox.

The southpaw held the Red Sox hitless through five innings and escaped a key bases-loaded jam in the sixth while outpitching the Rays' former-ace David Price. Moore had been in a similar situation just five days prior to this one when he took a no-hitter into the fifth before falling apart in the sixth. This time, though, he got out of the jam en route to his fourth win of the year. The 27-year-old has tossed seven scoreless innings in two of his last four starts, and has his ERA down to its lowest point since April at 4.67.

Martinez (1-1) allowed two runs on three hits and five walks while striking out two over five innings, but received no decision Wednesday at the Yankees.

Martinez struggled to find the strike zone, as only 38 of his 84 pitches were called for strikes, however, he was able to hold the Yankees to single runs in the second and sixth innings. Although he was in line for the win, the bullpen gave up six runs in the ninth inning to give him a no decision. He's now walked 10 batters over his last 15.1 innings of work, and his WHIP is at 1.72 on the year. He'll make his next start Monday at the Red Sox.

Norris (1-0) allowed two runs on eight hits over five innings Wednesday against the Marlins. He walked one and struck out eight in the win.

The Marlins sapped 76 pitches out of Norris through three innings, and 100 pitches over five, but never got the big hit they needed. Norris' big escape wasn't a groundout -- he didn't record any until the fourth -- but the strikeout. He stranded two runners in the first with back-to-back called third strikes on Marcell Ozuna and Giancarlo Stanton, then fanned Christian Yelich with two on in the second. Eight of Norris' first 10 outs came by strikeout, five of them called third strikes. The win was his first since his final start of last season. Through three games (two starts) this season, the left-hander has a 4.09 ERA and 1.45 WHIP.

Putnam (elbow) is hoping to avoid surgery of any kind, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

An elbow issue finally forced Putnam to the DL on Tuesday, with the official diagnosis from the team being ulnar neuritis. It was something Putnam battled throughout the month of June, limiting him to 4.2 innings over six appearances. The White Sox will take a day-to-day approach to Putnam's recovery.

Manaea (arm) was reinstated from the 15-day DL on Wednesday.

Manaea is expected to start Wednesday's game against the Giants. The 24-year-old has struggled this season, posting a 6.02 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in nine starts and will now have to face a strong San Francisco lineup.