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Bundy's next start has been moved up to Wednesday against the Red Sox, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports.

He was scheduled to take the ball Thursday against the Astros, but Wednesday's scheduled starter, Chris Tillman, will be moved back to Saturday due to shoulder discomfort. It would be nice for Bundy to get an extra day of rest whenever possible, given his lack of major workloads in recent seasons, but that won't be possible this time around. He will be facing a slightly more intimidating offense in the Red Sox instead of the Astros, although Bundy's 2.76 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 32.2 innings as a starter make him a must start in most formats.

Rodriguez left Tuesday's game with left hamstring tightness, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

The injury cut short what was shaping up to be a brilliant performance -- Rodriguez hadn't allowed a hit when he exited in the fifth inning. His status for his next scheduled start is uncertain and may not be known until later in the week, when the Red Sox are able to gauge his progress or lack thereof. Matt Barnes replaced Rodriguez on the mound.

Rodriguez's injury that forced him to be removed from Tuesday's game is being called left hamstring tightness, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.

Rodriguez was spinning a gem at the time of his removal, having not allowed a hit nor run while striking out seven through four-plus innings.

Rodriguez left Tuesday's game in the fifth inning with an apparent injury, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

It wasn't obvious what was ailing Rodriguez but he left the field with a trainer two pitches into the fifth, having not allowed a hit nor a run through the first four frames. Matt Barnes was called upon to pitch in relief.

Paxton (elbow) is expected to throw a bullpen session Thursday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

The M's were forced to make a DL move with Paxton on Tuesday (retroactive to Aug. 8), but if he makes it through Thursday's bullpen and a subsequent live session, he should return next week shortly after his 15 days are up. Cody Martin will serve as Seattle's fifth starter on a temporary basis.

McCullers (elbow) will not throw for another week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Now close to two weeks into his DL stay, McCullers remains shut down from throwing and it will be another week before he even picks up a baseball. From there, McCullers will need to gradually ramp up his throwing, ultimately facing live hitters before heading out on a rehab assignment. It seems safe to assume at this point that he won't be back until after rosters expand.

Paxton (elbow) was placed on the 15-day DL on Tuesday, retroactive to Aug. 8.

Things were trending in this direction as Paxton was ruled out for Tuesday's start due to lingering forearm tightness, and the Mariners went ahead and made the move, recalling Cody Martin to fill Paxton's roster spot. It's uncertain if Martin or Joe Wieland will toe the rubber Wednesday. With a backdated stint, Paxton will be eligible to return as soon as Aug. 23.

Eovaldi (elbow) is dealing with a partially torn UCL and a completely torn flexor tendon in his pitching arm, Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal reports. He will undergo surgery to repair both injuries.

There was concern about Eovaldi's health as of Friday when he was sent in for an MRI that revealed an injury severe enough to land the flame thrower on the DL. Tuesday's official diagnosis confirms that Eovaldi is dealing with a significant injuries to multiple ligaments and tendons. According to ESPN's Wallace Matthews, Eovaldi will miss all of the 2017 season.

Cobb (elbow) will make his sixth rehab start with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Cobb was lit up his last time out, surrendering four earned runs on eight hits, including two homers, over three innings against Pawtucket. He'd yielded just two earned runs over the six innings encompassing his three prior appearances, so the poor outing may ultimately prove to be an outlier. The 28-year-old still retains a chance of a callup to the big league club before the campaign concludes.

Nolasco (4-10) allowed three runs on eight hits and three walks with three strikeouts over 5.1 innings in a loss Monday to the Mariners.

Nolasco has been predictably mediocre since he was dealt to the Angels. Despite a solid 13:4 K:BB, Nolasco has now allowed a 5.19 EERA and 1.38 WHIP over 17.1 innings. He was tagged for a home run by Nelson Cruz, giving Nolasco four homers allowed in just three starts. Too many hits and too many homers -- these are the same problems he had in Minnesota and has had for much of his career, and there's little reason to expect that he'll turn it around now.