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Gray (wrist) has been cleared to do some light throwing next week, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Gray received clearance after getting good results from an X-ray earlier this week. It will be a slow and steady progression for the right-hander as he works his way back from a fractured right wrist. Gray doesn't have a timetable, but a return before the All-Star break seems unlikely.

Rocker (shoulder) said Thursday that he will likely throw a bullpen session next week, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Rocker -- who was placed on the 15-day injured list last week with a right shoulder impingement -- has been throwing on flat ground and should take the next step of his progression soon. The rookie right-hander is eligible for activation late next week, but it does not sound like he will be ready to return at that time.

Ragans (groin) will throw a bullpen session Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

A mild left groin strain kept Ragans from making his scheduled start Wednesday versus the Rays, but as long as he gets through Friday's bullpen session without issue, he'll rejoin the Royals rotation Monday against the White Sox. Noah Cameron -- who started Wednesday in Ragans' place -- has already been sent back down to Triple-A Omaha, suggesting the club feels confident Ragans will be ready to go Monday, although Cameron could technically rejoin the big club that day if Ragans goes on the IL. However, all indications are that an IL stint will not be necessary for Ragans.

The Royals optioned Cameron to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Cameron took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in his major-league debut Wednesday against the Rays, ultimately tossing 6.1 scoreless frames on one hit and five walks with three strikeouts en route to picking up a win. With Cameron being sent back down to the minors, the Royals must feel good about Cole Ragans' (groin) ability to make his next start. Cameron has certainly earned the right to be first in line the next time the big club needs a starter.

The Rangers acquired Segura from the Phillies on Thursday in exchange for right-hander Daniel Robert.

A 20-year-old right-handed starter, Segura signed with the Phillies out of the Dominican Republic in January 2022 and reached full-season ball for the first time in 2024. He returned to the Florida State League this season and had produced a 3.18 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB in 17 innings with Single-A Clearwater before being dealt to the Rangers. Segura is likely to report to Single-A Hickory with his new organization.

Bieber (elbow) will throw a live batting practice session at the Guardians' training complex in Arizona on Friday, MLB.com reports.

Bieber was recently transferred to the 60-day injured list, which is not a concern. It allows for more flexibility with the 40-man roster, and the right-hander is still on schedule for a mid-summer return.

Eovaldi pitched six innings against the Athletics on Wednesday, allowing one run on six hits and no walks while striking out eight batters in a no-decision.

Eovaldi racked up an impressive 16 swinging strikes and allowed just one extra-base hit, but he got little support from Texas' offense. Nonetheless, this was another standout performance by the right-hander -- he's now picked up a quality start in five of his seven outings so far this season, including in each of his past three appearances. Eovaldi ranks 10th among qualified MLB starters with a 2.11 ERA on the campaign and leads the league with a 0.77 WHIP while posting a sterling 46:3 K:BB over 42.2 innings. He's projected for a road tilt in Boston his next time out.

Severino allowed one run on eight hits and one walk while striking out four batters over five-plus innings in a no-decision against Texas on Wednesday.

Severino retired the first six batters he faced before the Rangers loaded the bases against him in the third inning. The veteran righty got out of that jam, however, and he ended up with just one run on his ledger despite allowing multiple baserunners in each of the final four frames in which he appeared. Severino has now yielded exactly one earned run in three of his past four starts, lowering his season ERA to 3.30. He's lined up to face Seattle the next time he takes the mound.

Smith allowed three runs (one earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out four batters over five innings in a no-decision against Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Smith endured a rough first inning, allowing a pair of runs on two doubles, a single and a walk. Only one of those runs was earned, however, and the other run Smith surrendered (in the fourth inning) also was unearned. As such, Smith lowered his season ERA to a sharp 2.23, though he's stuck on just one win through six starts. He's tentatively slated for a road matchup in Kansas City his next time out.

Ginn (elbow) was set to start a throwing program Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Ginn was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to right elbow inflammation. The extent of his injury wasn't clear, but it looks like it could be minor if he's beginning a throwing program so quickly after landing on the IL.