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Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander (triceps) threw 40 pitches off a mound Sunday, manager Brad Ausmus told reporters Monday.

"Felt good," Ausmus said of Verlander, per MLB.com. "The last couple pitches, not as good."

Verlander is scheduled to play catch Tuesday, according to head athletic trainer Kevin Rand. Verlander could also face hitters Tuesday.

The Tigers have not put Verlander on the disabled list. However, he is still not expected to pitch until April 12 at Cleveland at the earliest.

The Blue Jays finalized their opening day roster, adding three players to their 40-man, in order to break camp with them on the team.

Non-roster invitees who made the team are: RHP Miguel Castro, who went 0-1 with a 2.19 ERA, RHP Roberto Osuna, who was 2-0, 2.19, and infielder Devon Travis, who hit .359.

To make room, the Jays placed pitcher Marcus Stroman on the 60-day disabled list and designated pitcher Juan Pablo Oramas for assignment.

Outfielder Michael Saunders (knee) and infielder Maicer Izturis (groin) were placed on the 15-day DL.

The Tigers have decided to hold off on placing pitcher Justin Verlander on the disabled list, according to MLB.com.

Verlander was expected to be put on the 15-day DL with a triceps strain on Thursday, but he will remain on the active roster for now, even though he will not be with the team in Detroit. The Tigers are still hopeful he can start next Sunday's game against the Indians after throwing a bullpen session this Sunday and facing hitters Tuesday.

Ubaldo Jimenez earned the fifth spot in the Orioles' starting rotation. He'll make his first start of the season against the Blue Jays on Saturday. 

Jimenez beat out Kevin Gausman for the spot. Manager Buck Showalter said that Gausman would start the season being used in relief. 

The Indians and pitcher Corey Kluber made their five-year contract extension official Sunday, the team announced. The deal will keep Kluber in Cleveland through the 2019 season and is worth $38.5 million with club options for 2020 and 2021, according to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman.

Kluber posted an 18-9 record with a 2.44 ERA and 262 strikeouts in 2014, leading to the Cy Young Award.

The Rays placed five players on the disabled list to set their Opening Day roster. 

Among the moves the team made on Sunday were: 

Placed P Alex Cobb (forearm), infielder Nick Franklin (oblique) and P Drew Smyly (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 27. They are eligible to return on April 11, although none are expected to be ready by then.

Placed P Jake McGee (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list as of April 5.

Placed pitcher Matt Moore (elbow) on the 60-day disabled list as of April 5.

Added catcher Bobby Wilson to the roster. 

The White Sox have placed pitchers Chris Sale (foot), Jake Petricka (right forearm), and Eric Surkamp (back strain) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to March 27, the team announced Sunday. 

Sale missed all of spring training after breaking a bone in his foot in late February.

The Indians have agreed to terms on a contract extension with pitcher Carlos Carrasco.

According to CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman, the deal includes a three-year extension starting in 2016, with two club option years. The guaranteed money will be about $22 million. 

The Indians and reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber have agreed to a five-year contract extension, which includes two option years, according to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman. The deal, which is set to pay Kluber $38.5 million guaranteed, is complete pending a physical.

Kluber signed a one-year agreement during the offseason to avoid arbitration with the intentions of signing a long-term deal. The details of the contract have yet to be released.

Kluber posted an 18-9 record with a 2.44 ERA and 262 strikeouts in 2014, leading to the Cy Young Award.

The Indians are working on a deal with pitcher Carlos Carrasco, according to FoxSports.com.

Carrasco, 28, started two games for the Indians this spring, posting an ERA of 2.70 with four strikeouts and two walks. In 2014, the right-hander finished with an ERA of 2.55 in 134 innings pitched with 140 strikeouts and only 29 walks.