MLB Player News

Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi was sent back to the team hotel Monday because he wasn't feeling well, according to The Tampa Tribune. However, he is expected to make his start Tuesday at Baltimore.

Mariners pitcher Taijuan Walker will start Tuesday in Tacoma, according to the Seattle Times.

Walker is attempting to come back after a shoulder injury limited his spring. He's made progress and could be close to a return based on whether he can get through this start without any issues. 

Rangers pitcher Martin Perez turned in his best outing of the young season, registering his second straight win on Sunday against the Astros. The south paw permitted five hits and three walks while striking out two over eight shutout innings in a 1-0 victory.

Perez (2-0) has allowed six earned runs over his first 20 innings pitched. He'll be seeking his third win of the season Friday at home against the White Sox.

White Sox pitcher Jose Quintana put together a dominant outing on Sunday, but was forced to settle for a no-decision in his team's 4-3 win over the Indians. The right-hander permitted one run on five hits and two walks while striking out six over six innings pitched.

Quintana lowered his ERA from 2.77 to 2.37 following Sunday's start. He's posted a 1.16 WHIP along with 18:7 K:BB ratio over 19 innings pitched. He'll make his next start Saturday on the road against Texas.

Indians pitcher Corey Kluber put together a dominant outing, which was washed away by his bullpen, as he settled for a no-decision on Sunday against the White Sox in Chicago. The right-hander surrendered two runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out six over 7 1/3 innings pitched.

Kluber has allowed 10 earned runs over 16 2/3 innings pitched through his first three starts. He'll make his next start Friday against Toronto.

An MRI confirmed Rays starting pitcher Alex Cobb has a left oblique strain. There is no timetable set for his return, but the Tampa Bay Times suggests Cobb could miss 6-8 weeks.

Cobb was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday and is expected to be replaced by Erik Bedard in the rotation.

The Tigers announced Sunday their rotation plans heading into a three-game series vs. Cleveland, which starts Tuesday.

Anibal Sanchez will start the series opener, and he will be followed by Drew Smyly and Justin Verlander.

Rick Porcello will then open up a weekend series against the Angels on Friday, and he will be followed by Max Scherzer before the rotation resets. Manager Brad Ausmus wanted to split up Verlander and Scherzer.

The Rangers are expected to have Colby Lewis pitch Monday against the Mariners, as long as Sunday's game against the Astros isn't rained out, per MLB.com.

Robbie Ross is slated to pitch Tuesday, with Yu Darvish pitching Wednesday opposite Felix Hernandez.

The Rays announced Sunday starting pitcher Alex Cobb was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a left oblique strain. Pitcher Jeff Beliveau was recalled from Triple-A Durham to take his roster spot.

Cobb is the third Rays' pitcher to go on the disabled list, joining Matt Moore (elbow) and Jeremy Hellickson (elbow). Though, Cobb's injury appears to be less severe.

Erik Bedard, who was recalled Saturday to work in relief, will likely replace Cobb in the rotation, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Cobb has been sent back to Florida to undergo an MRI, but he said it was just "precautionary."

Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer suggests the activities related to interleague play (hitting and running the bases) led to Cobb's injury.

"It's saddening,'' Archer said.

Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander came out on top for his first win of the season Saturday night against the Padres in San Diego.

Verlander (1-1) gave up a sacrifice fly in the first and a run-scoring single to Yasmani Grandal in the fourth for his only damage of the night. He yielded two runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out eight in seven innings pitched. He tossed 110 pitches, 73 of which were strikes.

Verlander has not allowed more than two earned runs in each of his first three starts. He's posted a 2.57 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP through 21 innings of work.