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Rodriguez (shoulder) began playing catch this week, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Rodriguez has been shut down from throwing for the past six weeks after experiencing a setback in his recovery from capsule repair surgery in his right shoulder, but he's finally restarted his throwing program. The 23-year-old is still a significant time period away from seeing game action, and it's unclear if he'll be back with the Angels by the end of 2022.

Heasley allowed two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four across four innings Wednesday against the Giants.

Heasley wasn't hit particularly hard, but he needed 92 pitches to record 12 outs. All of the damage came against him in his final inning, when he allowed a solo home run, a walk and a single. Heasley has had some success -- he had recorded three straight quality starts prior to Wednesday's outing -- though he has now walked multiple hitters in six of his seven starts on the campaign. Overall, he owns a 3.72 ERA, but that is paired with a 26:20 K:BB.

Winckowski (1-1) allowed four hits and a walk while striking out three over five scoreless innings to earn the win over the Athletics on Wednesday.

Winckowski made his major-league debut in late May, but struggled across three innings to take the loss. He looked significantly better Wednesday in a favorable matchup, and the Red Sox's offense gave him plenty of support from the start of the game. He's now allowed a combined four runs, 10 hits and four walks with seven strikeouts in eight innings in his two starts. With Garrett Whitlock (hip) and Nathan Eovaldi (back) both on the 15-day injured list into next week at a minimum, Winckowski is likely to get one more start, which lines up to be a home game versus the Tigers early next week.

Bautista (2-2) took the loss Wednesday versus the Blue Jays. He allowed an unearned run on one hit without recording an out.

Bautista entered with the game tied at 6-6 in the bottom of the 10th inning and gave up an RBI single to Vladimir Guerrero on just his second pitch. This ended an 11-inning scoreless streak for Bautista, though he still hasn't allowed an earned run since May 16. The hard-throwing 26-year-old owns a 1.73 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 26:10 K:BB while adding two saves and seven holds through 26 innings this season.

Zimmermann allowed six runs on 11 hits and struck out two in 4.2 innings, taking a no-decision versus the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Zimmermann allowed double-digit hits for the third straight game, and he's given up at least four runs in each of his last six starts. He was spared the loss this time, as the Orioles' offense covered the deficit before losing in the 10th inning. The southpaw's wretched run has inflated his ratios to a 5.94 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 46:11 K:BB across 66.2 innings in 13 starts. He's projected for a home start versus the Nationals next week.

Miller was returned to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.

Miller was charged with the loss during Wednesday's game against the Astros, as he gave up six runs on four hits and two walks while failing to strike out a batter in two-thirds of an inning. The right-hander will head back to the minors for now but should be a candidate to serve as a spot starter later in the year.

Hudson earned a hold against the Angels on Tuesday, striking out two batters over one perfect inning.

Hudson pitched the top of the eighth frame with the Dodgers ahead 1-0 and set aside the Angels on 10 pitches (nine strikes). The right-hander has struck out exactly two batters in each of his past six outings, posting a 12:1 K:BB across 6.1 innings over that span. He's held the opposition scoreless in nine of his past 10 appearances.

Weathers was recalled from Triple-A El Paso ahead of Wednesday's start against the Cubs.

The 22-year-old has struggled in the minors early in the year, posting a 7.29 ERA and 1.85 WHIP in 54.1 innings over 12 starts. However, he'll make a spot start at Wrigley Field on Wednesday with Mike Clevinger (illness) on the COVID-19 injured list. Weathers made 30 appearances (18 starts) for the Padres last year and logged a 5.32 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 94.2 innings.

Kerr was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

Kerr was recalled over the weekend and delivered 1.1 scoreless innings across two appearances during his brief time in the majors. The left-hander was demoted to free up a spot on the big-league roster for Ryan Weathers, who is starting Wednesday against the Cubs.

Manager Bud Black said Wednesday that Kinley (elbow) is likely out for the season, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Kinley was initially believed to be dealing with elbow soreness, but he's been diagnosed with a right elbow strain and a flexor tear following further examination. The right-hander will undergo a procedure soon, and the team hasn't yet ruled out Tommy John surgery. He was in the midst of a career-best season prior to his injury, as he posted a 0.75 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 24 innings over 25 appearances.