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Odorizzi allowed two runs on five hits while striking out five in five innings against the Mariners on Tuesday. He did not factor into the decision.

The right-hander gave up a two-run double to J.P. Crawford in the fifth inning, scoring Luis Torrens and Jarred Kelenic. It was the sixth consecutive start in which he lasted at least five innings -- he's compiled a 2.90 ERA and 2-1 record over that stretch. Odorizzi is expected to start next against the Rangers on Monday.

Gilbert pitched 4.1 innings giving up two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five in Tuesday's loss to the Astros. He did not factor into the game's decision.

The rookie was shaky in this start. In the third inning he surrendered a solo home run to Jose Altuve and an RBI double to Alex Bregman. He left the game in the fifth inning after recording just one out and allowing two baserunners. It was the fourth time in his last five starts that he has failed to reach five innings, compiling a dreadful 8.59 ERA over that stretch. He projects to start next on Monday against the Red Sox.

Rodriguez (11-8) surrendered six runs on eight hits and struck out three in 3.2 innings, taking the loss versus Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

The southpaw was effective against the Rays last Thursday with six shutout innings, but he did not enjoy the same success at home. Six of the eight hits Rodriguez allowed went for extra bases, including two home runs and a triple. The 28-year-old's ERA rose to 5.15 with a 1.39 WHIP and 159:39 K:BB through 136.1 innings this year. He's been maddeningly inconsistent with three quality starts and three outings with five-plus runs allowed in 10 starts since the All-Star break. Rodriguez lines up for a challenging road start versus the White Sox this weekend.

Civale (10-3) was charged with the loss Tuesday against the Twins after allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out six over 4.2 innings.

Civale was making his first major-league start since June 21 after a two-and-a-half month absence due to a sprained finger. The right-hander tossed 78 pitches, including 52 for strikes. His only blemish on the night came from an RBI single by Andrelton Simmons in the fifth inning. During his three rehab starts, the 26-year-old compiled a solid 0.79 ERA and 0.71 WHIP over 11.1 innings. He'll look to get stretched out further during his next projected start Sunday against Milwaukee.

Rasmussen (2-1) allowed a run on six hits and struck out two in five innings, earning the win Tuesday over Boston.

The only run the right-hander gave up came on a second-inning groundout. Rasmussen still isn't pitching very deep into games, but he hasn't allowed more than one run in any appearance since July 5. He owns a 3.25 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 65:23 K:BB across 61 innings between Tampa Bay and Milwaukee this year. The 26-year-old will look to keep up the strong pitching next week in Toronto.

Manager Aaron Boone said Cole (hamstring) isn't scheduled to undergo an MRI and is "optimistic" the injury was caught early enough to avoid any real problems after leaving Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. Cole (14-7) was charged with the loss after giving up three runs (two earned) on five hits with two strikeouts and two walks over 3.2 innings.

Cole's removal from Tuesday's contest appears to have been a precautionary move, though that doesn't automatically mean he'll be able to make his next turn through the rotation. The Yankees have lost eight of their past 10 games and can ill afford to be without their ace for any significant period down the stretch while attempting to secure a playoff spot.

Giolito (hamstring) threw at max effort Tuesday and is expected to throw a bullpen session in the next couple days, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

The right-hander landed on the injured list Friday with a strained left hamstring, and his quick return to throwing with no limitations confirms the injury as a minor concern. Giolito is expected to require two bullpen sessions before being activated, and he could be in the mix to rejoin the starting rotation next week.

Lynn (knee) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Lynn completed a bullpen session Tuesday and will throw at least one more bullpen before potentially rejoining the starting rotation. He was only expected to miss one start after landing on the IL with knee inflammation in late August, but it now appears he'll be out for at least two turns through the rotation. There's a chance the 34-year-old could start this weekend against the Red Sox, otherwise he should return to action during the three-game set versus the Angels, which begins next Tuesday.

Cole was pulled from Tuesday's start against the Blue Jays with left hamstring tightness.

Cole walked off the field with an athletic trainer completely under his own power, so there's a chance his removal from the contest was precautionary. Another update figures to be available following the completion of Tuesday's contest. He was charged with three runs (two earned) on five hits with two walks and two strikeouts across 3.2 innings and remains in line for the loss with the Yankees currently trailing 4-1 in the fifth inning.

Cole was removed from Tuesday's start against the Blue Jays during the fourth inning with an apparent injury, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

Cole allowed two runs on two hits and a walk to open the fourth inning before departing with an athletic trainer. The 30-year-old appeared to be flexing his right hand a bit before exiting, though the specifics of the issue remain unclear. He leaves in line for the loss with the Yankees trailing 3-1 after allowing three runs on five hits with two strikeouts and two walks across 3.2 innings, though the potential injury is obviously more important than Tuesday's results.