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Kochanowicz will start Sunday's game against the Nationals, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

With a rainout forcing the Angels into a doubleheader Wednesday, the team was in need of a starter for Sunday's game and recalled Kochanowicz from Double-A Rocket City to fill the void. The 23-year-old has made two starts for the Angels this season, surrendering 11 runs across seven frames. He isn't a recommended streaming option for Sunday.

General manager Mike Elias said Saturday that Rodriguez (lat) will be shut down from throwing for 10 days and hopes Rodriguez will be back sometime in September, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Rodriguez is dealing with a mild right lat strain and was placed on the IL on Wednesday. While he'll be eligible to return Aug. 19, he's not expected to be activated until September. The 24-year-old has a 3.86 ERA and 130 strikeouts over 116.2 innings this season. Albert Suarez started in Rodriguez's place Tuesday and is expected to remain in the rotation while Rodriguez is sidelined.

Manager Bruce Bochy said that Eovaldi was removed early from his start in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader due to right side tightness, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Eovaldi was able to get through only three innings in his start Saturday, during which he allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four batters. It's unclear how his injury will impact his status for his next scheduled start -- tentatively slated to come next week versus Minnesota -- but more will be known once the Rangers get an opportunity to take a closer look at him.

Rodon (13-7) picked up the win in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rangers, allowing three hits and five walks over 5.2 scoreless innings. He struck out six.

The southpaw wasn't exactly sharp as he set a new season high in free passes, but Rodon kept Texas from cashing in the extra baserunners en route to his fourth straight win. He was lifted after 110 pitches (64 strikes), falling just short of his 13th quality start of the year. Rodon has given up three runs or less in five straight outings, posting a 2.54 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 38:13 K:BB through 28.1 innings over that stretch. He'll look to keep rolling in his next start, which is scheduled to come next weekend on the road in Detroit.

Eovaldi (8-6) took the loss in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees, giving up three runs on six hits and two walks over three innings. He struck out four.

The Rangers wound up getting shut out 8-0 in the matinee, and Eovaldi didn't help matters by needing 81 pitches (50 strikes) to record only nine outs. The veteran right-hander has been tagged for eight runs in eight innings over his first two starts in August, a steep decline from a July that saw him deliver five quality starts in six trips to the mound with a 3.23 ERA and dazzling 32:0 K:BB in 39 innings. Eovaldi will look to re-discover that form in his next outing, which lines up to come at home next week against the Twins.

The Angels recalled Kochanowicz from Double-A Rocket City on Saturday.

Kochanowicz was recalled from Double-A on Wednesday before being optioned back two days later without making an appearance. He'll now rejoin the Angels and will most likely be used as a long relief option out of the bullpen. Jose Marte (illness) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Lorenzen came away with a no-decision in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Cardinals, giving up three runs on six hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

The veteran right-hander had trouble putting hitters away despite generating 28 called or swinging strikes among his 88 pitches, and Lorenzen failed to complete five innings for the second time in his last three starts. Since his last quality start back on June 18, he's posted a shaky 5.22 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 33:22 K:BB in 39.2 innings, but the Royals are still hoping he can steady the back of their rotation as they fight to hang onto a wild-card spot. Lorenzen is scheduled to make his next trip to the mound on the road next weekend in Cincinnati.

Bush is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Yankees at Guaranteed Rate Field.

He'll make a second straight turn through the rotation after he was dealt a loss in his big-league debut against Oakland this past Monday, when he lasted four innings and struck out three while allowing three earned runs on two hits and five walks. The 6-foot-6 lefty had been plagued by control problems at his previous stops at Double-A Birmingham (14.5 percent walk rate) and Triple-A Charlotte (7.1 percent walk rate) prior to getting called up, so he'll likely need to display some improvement in that regard before he can be streamed or rostered with any confidence.

Suarez is scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Rays at Tropicana Field.

As expected, Suarez will wind up getting a second straight turn through the rotation after Grayson Rodriguez was diagnosed with a lat strain earlier this week and placed on the 15-day injured list. While the Orioles are optimistic about Rodriguez avoiding a long-term absence, Suarez should be in line for additional starts beyond Sunday. Before losing his spot in the rotation with the Orioles' July 30 acquisition of Trevor Rogers, Suarez had turned in a 6.40 ERA and 1.76 WHIP over his last seven starts, but he bounced back nicely in his return to a starting role Tuesday. Though he took a no-decision in the Orioles' 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays, Suarez struck out six and allowed just four baserunners over five scoreless frames.

Crochet (6-9) took the loss Friday as the White Sox fell 7-6 to the Cubs, coughing up seven runs on nine hits -- including four home runs -- over 2.1 innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.

The southpaw did manage to generate 15 swinging strikes among his 67 pitches (45 total strikes), but Crochet got tattooed when he left the ball over the plate as he served up multiple homers for the first time since April 19. The White Sox are trying to limit his workload over the final months of a lost season, but Crochet seems to be fading regardless -- he hasn't worked more than four innings in any of his last six outings and has an 0-3 record, 6.98 ERA, 1.81 WHIP and 26:10 K:BB over 19.1 innings during that span to show for it. His fantasy value is questionable as long as the ChiSox continue with their current plan for him, as he has almost no chance at a win unless the team decides to try using an opener ahead of him, with a strong K/9 being his only real asset. Crochet lines up to make his next start on the road next weekend in Houston.