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Mariners pitcher James Paxton could begin throwing this week, according to the Tacoma News Tribune.

Paxton is dealing with a back injury, but has been making progress. "Paxton has started to do a lot of exercises in the swimming pool," trainer Rick Griffin said. "He’s doing exercises specifically for his strain." Paxton will be able to begin light throwing based on whether his examination goes well this week.

Twins starter Kyle Gibson has been moved to Tuesday.

Gibson is still set to take on the Rays, but it will come a day earlier than expected. Gibson has performed well to open the season. Through three starts, he has a 0.93 ERA in 19 1/3 innings.

Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi will pitch Wednesday against the Twins, according to the Tampa Tribune.

Odorizzi was initally scheduled to go Tuesday, but the team is shifting their rotation during Monday's off day. He'll still take on the Twins, it will just happen a day later than expected. 

Odorizzi has a 5.63 ERA in 16 innings.

White Sox pitcher Jose Quintana was hit hard and was pegged his with his first loss of the season Saturday night against the Rangers in Texas. The left-hander permitted five runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out one over five innings of a 6-3 defeat.

Quintana has yielded eight runs over his last three starts (18 innings). He owns a 3.75 ERA and 1.38 WHIP over 24 innings pitched. He'll look to make his next start Thursday in Detroit.

Mariners pitcher Taijuan Walker received a shoulder injection and will be re-evaluated in the next seven days, MLB.com reports Saturday. Walker was scratched from his Triple-A rehab start on Tuesday due to an impingement in his shoulder. He was immediately shut down for at least two weeks die to the ailment. 

Mariners pitcher James Paxton is still not throwing. He is "back home getting some treatment," manager Lloyd McClendon told MLB.com Saturday. Paxton, working his way back from a lat strain, is expected to be re-evaluated in a week. He remains without a timetable. 

Indians pitcher Corey Kluber turned in another rough start Saturday against the Blue Jays.

Kluber managed to go 6 2/3 innings, but allowed five runs, four of which were earned. He struggled with control, allowing three walks, and only struck out three batters. Most of his struggles came early, as Kluber gave up three runs in the first two innings. He held the Indians scoreless over the next four innings before a two-run single ended his day. 

Kluber's record dropped to 1-2 following the game.

Athletics starter Sonny Gray tossed another quality start and earned his third consecutive victory in his team's 11-3 win over the Astros Friday night. The right-hander yielded three runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings pitched.

Gray has not lost a decision since Sept. 11, 2013. He owns a 1.80 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP along with 23:9 K:BB ratio over 25 innings pitched. He'll be seeking win No. 4 come Wednesday against Texas.

Twins pitcher Ricky Nolasco was knocked around and charged with his second loss of the season Friday night against the Royals. The right-hander permitted five runs on 11 hits and no walks while striking out three over 5 2/3 innings pitched.

Nolasco owns a 6.08 ERA with a 12:7 K:BB ratio over 23 2/3 innings pitched. He will make his next start Thursday at Tampa Bay.

Rangers pitcher Martin Perez continued his recent success with a dominant outing, tossing a complete game shutout win against the White Sox on Friday.

Perez yielded only three hits and one walks while striking out eight, receiving more than enough run support in a 12-0 victory. He retired the last 12 batters to secure his second career complete game. He tossed 109 pitches, 70 of which were called for strikes.

Perez owns a 1.86 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with 20:7 K:BB ratio over 29 innings pitched. He'll look for his fourth straight win Wednesday in Oakland.