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Rodriguez (2-4) allowed two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out eight over 5.1 innings to take the loss Friday against the Twins.

Rodriguez allowed single runs in the second and sixth innings, but the offense was only able to put a single run on the board to keep him from having a shot at a win. Since being brought back up to the majors on July 16, he's allowed just three runs in 12 innings over two starts to lower his ERA to 6.70. He'll make his next start Wednesday against the Tigers.

Gibson (3-6) allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out six over eight innings to earn the win Friday at the Red Sox.

After allowing a lead-off homer to Mookie Betts, Gibson stymied the Red Sox the rest of the way, leaving the contest after throwing only 96 pitches through eight innings. This was his first quality start over his last four outings, and he now has a 4.67 ERA to go along with a 1.39 WHIP on the year. He'll make his next start Thursday against the Orioles.

Bundy may remain in the rotation the rest of the season despite an undisclosed innings limit, MASN Sports reports.

It seems as though the innings limit is well above the total Bundy can reach this season, so his performance will dictate whether he remains in the rotation or returns to the bullpen. Bundy was quite valuable in the bullpen, but three home runs allowed in his rotation debut last Sunday were his undoing. Bundy takes the hill Friday night against the Indians.

Gray (4-9) gave up seven runs on nine hits in a loss to the Rays on Thursday. He struck out six without a walk, but allowed two home runs.

Both of those homers were of the solo variety, but the big swings coupled with Tampa rallies conspired to bury Gray again. After looking like a budding star through his first three seasons, Gray's been slumming it with the scrubs this year, as his 5.49 ERA will attest. He can't be trusted anymore this season unless he shows signs of a drastic turnaround, but keeper-league owners looking toward the future may find that he makes for a nice cheap acquisition for next year.

Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that Hill is not close to getting on the mound, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Hill (blister) played catch Wednesday and Thursday, but will not return to the mound until the blister has fully subsided. Hill is one of the top starting pitchers available as we get near the trade deadline, and this will no doubt impact the Athletics ability to move him. Jesse Hahn will start in Hill's place on Sunday.

Rodon (wrist) will toss another side session Thursday after completing one Tuesday, Connor McKnight of WLS AM-890 reports.

Rodon said that his wrist felt better after throwing Tuesday and will get a rehab assignment in Triple-A sometime soon after he feels ready enough for game action. The southpaw could return to the team by the end of next week barring any future setbacks.

Blackburn, whom the Mariners acquired Wednesday from the Cubs, could be in the Seattle rotation as early as next season, the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

General Manager Jerry Dipoto said Blackburn projects as a No. 4 starter. "Three average-to-better pitches, and he throws strikes," Dipoto said. "He's having an all-star season in the Southern League, and we feel he projects as a potential 2017 ETA in the second half in the big leagues." Blackburn, the 56th overall pick in the 2012 draft, had a 3.17 ERA this season in 16 starts at Double-A Tennessee. He was assigned to Double-A Jackson.

Cobb (elbow), whose rehab assignment has been paused due to mechanical issues and arm fatigue, threw 28 pitches in a bullpen session at Tropicana Field on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The rehabbing righty was said to have come out of the session feeling good, certainly a cautiously optimistic sign following the most recent setback he experienced. Cobb's next step remains undetermined, but the Rays figure to ramp his workload and activity level back up slowly.

Perez (7-7) was ripped for seven runs on 10 hits and three walks over six innings Wednesday in a loss to the Angels.

He struck out just two en route to his third consecutive trouncing -- over the span of his last 15.2 innings, Perez has given up 24 runs (19 earned) while striking out just four batters and walking seven. The 25-year-old lefty's lack of strikeouts and excess of walks have finally caught up to him, as he was somehow holding an ERA in the mid-threes for a while, but is now up to 4.37, his highest mark of the year. His peripherals suggest things could very well get worse.

Stroman (8-4) picked up the win Wednesday in Arizona. He gave up a lone run on eight hits while striking out six over eight innings.

Wednesday marked the first time all season in which Stroman didn't issue a walk while pitching four-plus innings. Coming off one of his worst starts of the year, the right-hander looked noticeably improved throughout his 99-pitch effort. He didn't allow an extra-base hit and recorded most of his outs on the ground en route to his third quality start in four tries. Stroman's ability to keep the ball down in the zone helped shave his ERA from 5.15 to 4.90.