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Eflin allowed two runs on six hits and struck out four without walking a batter over 5.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Eflin had some trouble early on, allowing an RBI single in the first inning and a solo home run in the third, both to Vladimir Guerrero. After that, Eflin settled in, and the Rays were able to get him off the hook by the time he exited the contest. The right-hander has allowed two or fewer runs in just three of his last seven outings as he contends with a tough part of the schedule. He's now at a 4.09 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 87:13 K:BB through 110 innings over 19 starts on the year. Eflin is projected for a favorable home matchup versus the Marlins next week.

The Red Sox promoted Rodriguez-Cruz from Single-A Salem to High-A Greenville on Tuesday.

The 20-year-old right-hander excelled in his second go-around at Salem, turning in a 2.51 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 18.8 K-BB% over 61 innings. He'll presumably step into the Greenville rotation along with left-hander Noah Dean, who was also promoted from Salem on Tuesday.

Rodriguez allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out six over 5.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Rays on Wednesday.

Rodriguez retired the first 12 batters he faced, but he allowed two hits and a run in the fifth inning. His walk in the sixth inning also came around to score the tying run after Brendon Little couldn't work out of trouble, denying Rodriguez a chance at his second win of the campaign. The 27-year-old right-hander has gone at least five innings in three of his last four starts as he begins to get more comfortable in the majors. For the year, he has a 3.69 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 42:19 K:BB through 39 innings over nine starts. Rodriguez's next outing is projected to be a tough road start in Baltimore.

Schmidt (lat) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Saturday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Schmidt reportedly responded well after tossing a bullpen session of about 20-to-25 pitches Tuesday, and he'll get back on the mound again this weekend, when he'll presumably increase the volume and the intensity of his throwing. According to Phillips, Schmidt said he plans on throwing one more bullpen session after Saturday's before the Yankees decide on his next steps, which could include facing hitters in live batting practice. Though Schmidt is trending in the right direction in his recovery from a right lat strain, the Yankees still aren't counting on him to return from the injured list until around late August.

Flaherty allowed an unearned run on three hits and two walks across six innings and did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Guardians. He struck out six.

In what was possibly his last start for Detroit, Flaherty made sure to leave a good impression. The righty lowered his season ERA to 2.95 and allowed zero earned runs for the fifth time this year. Flaherty is on a one-year deal, which has naturally made him a much-discussed trade candidate with the Tigers sitting at 50-53. He is currently penciled in to take the mound again Monday against the Guardians once more, but with the trade deadline on Tuesday, it remains to be seen if the 28-year-old will still be with the team by the time his next turn in the rotation comes around. If Flaherty is dealt, he should remain a strong fantasy asset given his performance so far this season.

Bibee was removed from Wednesday's game versus Detroit due to lower-extremity cramping, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Most of the attention seemed to be on Bibee's right knee while trainers examined him on the mound, but it appears he managed to avoid a significant injury. The Guardians will presumably keep an eye on him over the next few days, though it seems there is a strong chance he'll be able to make his next scheduled start against the Tigers.

Bibee was removed from his start Wednesday against the Tigers due to an apparent right knee injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Bibee needed just 67 pitches to get through five innings of one-run ball, but he seemed to be having issues with his knee while warming up ahead of the sixth frame. His status for his next start -- tentatively slated for Monday in Detroit -- is uncertain.

Poteet (tricep) said Wednesday that he will throw his second full bullpen session Thursday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Poteet had not been cleared to throw full bullpen sessions as of Monday, though he seems to have turned a corner in his rehab and is now slated to throw roughly 20-to-25 pitches in what will be his second mound session. The 29-year-old posted a 2.14 ERA and 1.05 WHIP through 21 innings over four starts prior to suffering a tricep strain in June, though it's possible the Yankees move him into their bullpen once he returns from the IL.

Sears (7-8) took the loss Wednesday against the Astros, allowing eight runs (seven earned) on nine hits over six innings. He struck out three.

Four of the runs charged to Sears came in the seventh inning, when the first four batters reached before the A's turned to the bullpen. It's a rough final line for Sears, who had won three straight starts while pitching to a 2.42 ERA in his previous four outings. The 28-year-old southpaw now sports a 4.81 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and 83:32 K:BB across 112.1 innings this season. Sears will look to bounce back in his next start, currently slated for early next week in San Francisco.

Brown (9-6) earned the win Wednesday over the Athletics, allowing one run on eight hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out eight.

The lone run charged to Brown came in the first inning when the A's led off the game with back-to-back doubles. The right-hander would rebound to blank Oakland over his final five frames, earning a third straight win while logging his 11th quality start in his last 12 outings. After posting a 7.71 ERA through his first nine starts, Brown's pitched to a 2.09 ERA in his subsequent 12 appearances. Overall, his ERA sits at 4.00 with a 1.37 WHIP and 118:42 K:BB across 110.1 innings this season. Brown will look to keep rolling in his next outing, currently scheduled for early next week at home versus the Pirates.