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  • Mike Soroka SP | ARI

    Cubs' Michael Soroka: Battling shoulder discomfort

    Soroka was removed after two innings in his start Monday against Cincinnati due to right shoulder discomfort, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

    Soroka can be considered day-to-day until the team has a chance to re-evaluate the right-hander over the next few days. Ben Brown, who took over for Soroka on Monday, would be a candidate to take Soroka's place in the rotation if he's unable to make his next start. Soroka struck out three and allowed one earned run on one hit and one walk over two frames in his Cubs debut.

  • Mike Soroka SP | ARI

    Cubs' Michael Soroka: Exits start early

    Soroka left his start Monday against the Reds due to an apparent injury, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports. He allowed one earned run on one hit and one walk while striking out three over two innings prior to departing.

    The team has yet to provide an update on Soroka, whose team debut was cut short after he tossed just 31 pitches over two frames. Ben Brown was called upon to work in long-relief option following Soroka's early exit.

  • Henry Lalane SP | NYY

    Yankees' Henry Lalane: Comes back from IL

    Lalane (shoulder) struck out three batters and issued three walks over two scoreless innings for Single-A Tampa on Tuesday after being reinstated from the 60-day injured list.

    On the shelf all season while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, Lalane was cleared to rejoin Tampa after making just one three-inning rehab appearance in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. His control was unsurprisingly shaky Tuesday following his return from an extended absence, as he didn't give up a hit but spotted just 18 of his 40 pitches for strikes and hit a batter and threw a wild pitch in addition to issuing three free passes. The 21-year-old southpaw remains one of the Yankees' top lower-level pitching prospects, but some bumpy outings should be expected over the rest of the season while he looks to return to form following surgery.

  • Casey Mize SP | DET

    Tigers' Casey Mize: Survives three long balls for win

    Mize (10-4) earned the win Monday against the Twins, allowing three runs on four hits and no walks with four strikeouts over six innings.

    The Detroit right-hander worked around three solo homers in this 67-pitch performance to reach double-digit wins for the first time in his five-year career. Mize also managed to notch his first quality start of the second half, marking his seventh total for the season. Through 100.1 total innings, the 28-year-old has pitched to a 3.50 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 88:26 K:BB while conceding 15 home runs. Mize currently lines up to make his next start at home against the Angels this weekend.

  • Nick Lodolo SP | CIN

    Reds' Nick Lodolo: Nursing blister on pitching hand

    Lodolo left Monday's game against the Cubs in the second inning due to a blister on his left index finger, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

    Lodolo has dealt with blister issues previously in his career, per Wittenmyer, though it's unclear how long this current injury will keep him sidelined. The team will presumably monitor the left hander closely over the next few days to determine whether a trip to the injured list is warranted. Lodolo struck out one batter over 1.2 perfect innings prior to his departure.

  • Nick Lodolo SP | CIN

    Reds' Nick Lodolo: Makes early exit Monday

    Lodolo exited his start Monday against the Cubs due to an undisclosed injury, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. He struck out one across 1.2 perfect innings before exiting.

    The nature of the injury that forced Lodolo from the game isn't clear, but the Reds' team trainer appeared to be examining the southpaw's pitching hand, which could indicate that the hurler was dealing with a blister. The team should have an update on Lodolo after the game.

  • Royals' Michael Lorenzen: Starting rehab assignment

    Lorenzen (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Arkansas on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

    Lorenzen landed on the 15-day injured list prior to the All-Star break due to an oblique strain. He was cleared to throw bullpen sessions last week, and he is ready to take the next step in his throwing program by embarking on a rehab assignment. Lorenzen posted a 4.61 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 85:29 K:BB across 99.2 innings prior to his injury.

  • Hunter Greene SP | CIN

    Reds' Hunter Greene: Making another rehab start

    Reds manager Terry Francona said Monday that Greene (groin) will make another rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Casey Drottar of MLB.com reports.

    Greene tossed 66 pitches in his third rehab start Sunday, allowing two runs (zero earned) with seven strikeouts over 3.1 innings. He will get stretched out to around 80 pitches Friday in what is likely to be his final rehab outing before rejoining the Reds' rotation. Greene hasn't pitched for Cincinnati since early June because of a nagging right groin strain.

  • Reese Olson SP | DET

    Tigers' Reese Olson: Will not require shoulder surgery

    Olson will not require surgery to repair his injured right shoulder, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

    The hurler is still awaiting final word on his latest medical evaluation before a path for his rehab is determined, but the good news is that surgery will not be necessary. Olson has already been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season, but he hopes to be available at some point in October if the Tigers make a postseason run.

  • Giants' Landen Roupp: Facing hitters Tuesday

    Roupp (elbow) will throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    Roupp is eligible for activation from the 15-day injured list Aug. 6, and while he will not be ready on that date, it shouldn't take much longer. The right-hander has missed the last two weeks of action with right elbow inflammation.

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