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Cobb (elbow) will return to Tropicana Field for a bullpen session before "most likely" heading back to the minors for at least one more rehab start, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Cobb received solid reviews for his Tuesday start against Columbus, an outing in which he struck out five over four innings. The 28-year-old righty is highly likely to make at least one more rehab start assuming his bullpen session is setback-free, considering that the aforementioned four frames he worked his last time out represent his longest stint on the mound to date in his rehab.

Rodon went six innings and gave up two runs on eight hits while striking out five in a no-decision on Thursday against the Indians.

Entering Thursday's game, Rodon's August ERA sat at a lowly 1.50, and he continues his hot streak with another strong outing against the Indians. Overall, the former first-round pick is 3-8 with a 4.26 ERA as he's struggled with command (3.02 BB/9) and home runs (1.32) all season.

Gausman (4-10) hurled 6.2 innings and gave up five runs (four earned) on seven hits while walking one and striking out eight against the Astros on Thursday.

Gausman was on a bit of a hot streak entering Thursday's game. In his last three starts, the righty has given up just six runs in 17 innings, although he's only been the victor once. The 25-year-old hasn't had much luck in the win department but owns a solid 4.11 ERA.

Musgrove (1-1) went 5.1 innings and allowed eight runs on 11 hits while walking one and striking out two during Thursday's loss to the Orioles.

Musgrove started his major league career by allowing just three earned runs with 21 strikeouts in 18.1 innings. His start on Thursday was a different story. He gave up three home runs in just over five innings, but his poor outing could just be a rare blemish, as his strikeout and walk numbers are very strong, and his track record in the minors is eye-opening.

Boyd (4-2) pitched six innings, allowing one run on five hits and two walks while striking out four in a no-decision Thursday against the Red Sox.

The young left-hander tied his career high of 106 pitches while navigating his way through the dangerous Red Sox lineup like a veteran Thursday. That makes two straight impressive starts for Boyd, who allowed just two hits while tossing seven scoreless innings last time out against the Rangers. Boyd's efforts lowered his ERA to 3.93, its best mark in more than two months. His next scheduled start is set for Wednesday in Minnesota against a Twins team he limited to just three hits over six scoreless innings back on July 18.

Paxton (elbow) will throw three innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Upon completion of a bullpen session Thursday, Paxton was given an official start date and location for his minor league rehab assignment. The Mariners have not outlined a firm plan for Paxton but he may need one additional start beyond Saturday to build up his pitch count. Regardless, the lefty appears on track to return before the end of the month.

Bundy (6-4) pitched 4.1 innings, allowing five runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out two in Wednesday's loss to the Red Sox.

The 23-year-old's streak of five solid outings (4-1 with a 1.84 ERA during that stretch) came to a screeching halt Tuesday. Bundy surrendered a season high in runs and hits while notching the lowest strikeout total for any of his seven starts this season. Considering how he's pitched so far, the right-hander is deserving of at least one free pass -- especially considering this one was against the league's top offense. Bundy will look to get back on track in his next start Monday against the Nationals.

Darvish (4-3) held the A's to two runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out nine in a winning effort Wednesday.

Pitchers coming back from Tommy John surgery often struggle to regain their control, but Darvish has looked laser-sharp when on the mound this year. He's issued only four walks while striking out 48 batters in his last six starts. The Japanese righty has been a bit prone to the long ball -- both of Wednesday's runs came on solo homers, and he's now given up nine in 59 innings -- but those don't hurt so badly when you're allowing so few baserunners.

Carrasco (8-6) pitched 6.2 innings, allowing five runs (four earned) on eight hits while striking out 11 White Sox in Wednesday's no-decision.

Unfortunately for Carrasco and his fantasy owners, closer Cody Allen blew a two-run lead in the ninth inning which cost Carrasco his ninth victory. As far as the starting pitcher is concerned; the five runs and eight hits can be sidestepped when looking at the 11 K's and zero walks Carrasco had Wednesday. It was only the second start this season in which the right-hander notched double-digit strikeouts, and it was the first time in 2016 that Carrasco didn't issue a free pass while pitching more than three innings. The 29-year-old has racked up 28 K's over his last 20.2 innings, and he'll look to continue drawing whiffs when he makes his next start in Oakland on Monday.

Gibson (5-7) tossed a complete game in Wednesday's win over the Braves. He allowed three runs on eight hits and three walks while notching six strikeouts.

Gibson needed a season-high 115 pitches to finish off his first career nine-inning complete game. The only runs he allowed were on two swings, a two-run homer in the third by Freddie Freeman, and a solo shot in the ninth given up to Nick Markakis. Working around the blemish in the ninth, Gibson struck out the side in the final frame to cement the night as his own. However, it's tough to put much stock in this game as an indicator of future performances for the 28-year-old. The Braves are the worst offense in baseball, and Gibson has been incredibly inconsistent all year, thus offering reason to pause before getting too excited about his big night in Atlanta.