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The Rangers retooled their rotation for an upcoming three-game weekend series against the Blue Jays, MLB.com reports. On Friday, Yu Darvish will make the start, followed by Colby Lewis on Saturday and Matt Harrison on Sunday.

Robbie Ross, who was originally scheduled to start Saturday, will be pushed back to Tuesday. The Rangers also have the option of sliding Joe Saunders into Ross' rotation spot on Tuesday. The moves were made so that Colby Lewis and Matt Harrison would avoid pitching in a National League park. The Rangers have a three-game series scheduled at Washington starting May 30.

Rangers pitcher Martin Perez underwent an MRI on his injured elbow, which "revealed no hard evidence of a tear to the ulnar collateral ligament," the Dallas Morning News reports. Perez will miss his upcoming start due to elbow soreness, but has yet to be placed on the 15-day disabled list.

Rays starting pitcher Alex Cobb said he will begin a rehab assignment Saturday, per The Charlotte Sun. Cobb said he will pitch for Class A Charlotte or Triple-A Durham.

The Indians made some slight changes to their rotation for the upcoming series in Toronto, MLB.com reports Sunday. The team will go with Justin Masterson and Corey Kluber on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. Danny Salazar, who was  originally scheduled for Tuesday, will remain on a normal five-day schedule and will take the hill on Thursday.

Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish will be pushed back to Friday, according to FoxSports.com.

Darvish was initially expected to go Wednesday, but will be pushed back a few days. He'll face the Blue Jays Friday. Darvish may have been given a few extra days after throwing 125 pitches during his last start.

Darvish has a 2.33 ERA in 46 1/3 innings.

Rangers pitcher Martin Perez is dealing with elbow soreness, according to FoxSports.com.

Perez will undergo an MRI on his elbow. He's expected to miss at least one start due to the pain. Perez has struggled in his last three starts, giving up 19 runs. He has a 4.38 ERA over 51 1/3 innings.

Mariners pitcher Taijuan Walker tossed 25 pitches during a throwing session Sunday, according to ESPN 710.

Walker did not throw any breaking balls during the session. He's attempting to come back after experiencing shoulder soreness. He's slated to throw again Wednesday. 

Mariners pitcher James Paxton was able to get through a throwing session Sunday, according to ESPN 710.

Paxton was able to throw curveballs during the session. He's slated to toss a 55 pitch bullpen Wednesday. Paxton has been out with a lat issue since early-April. He had a 2.25 ERA through two starts.

Athletics pitcher Sonny Gray didn't factor into the decision Saturday after giving up three earned runs on six hits and two walks in seven innings Saturday while striking out three in his team's 4-3 win over the Nationals.

Gray surrendered a solo home run and a two-run double in the third inning but otherwise held the Nationals scoreless to record his eighth straight quality start to open the season. His offense evened the game in the ninth inning to take Gray off the hook for the loss. He owns a 2.17 ERA and 43:18 K:BB ratio in 54 innings. Gray is slated to take on the Indians Friday.

Rangers pitcher Martin Perez delivered a rough performance in a loss Saturday, giving up six earned runs on nine hits and four walks in 3 2/3 innings while striking out four in his team's 8-3 loss to the Red Sox.

Perez (4-3) gave up a run in the second and a run in the third before things came completely apart in the fourth inning, when the Red Sox rattled off four straight one-out hits to bring two runners home before plating two more with a two-out single that chased Perez from the game.

Perez owns a 4.38 ERA and 35:19 K:BB ratio in 51 1/3 innings after struggling to the tune of 19 earned runs in 13 1/3 innings over his last three starts. He's scheduled to face Blue Jays Friday.