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Bibee (1-0) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one run on six hits and zero walks over 5.2 innings during a 4-1 victory over Colorado. He struck out eight.

With the Guardians playing their sixth game in five days Wednesday, Bibee was promoted from Triple-A Columbus to make the start in the series finale with Colorado. The 23-year-old was sharp and composed during his MLB debut, with the lone run on his ledger coming after a leadoff double and a bloop base hit in the sixth. He was taken out after inducing a double-play ball and ended with eight strikeouts, displaying the swing-and-miss stuff that led to a stellar first season in professional ball in 2022. Bibee and Logan Allen both impressed during their respective MLB debuts within the past few days, and at least for the short term, the two youngsters look as though they'll have the opportunity to stick around with the big club. Per Mandy Bell of MLB.com, Guardians manager Terry Francona said after Wednesday's game that Bibee will remain with the team for its upcoming road trip, even though an exact plan for the right-hander's next opportunity to pitch hasn't yet been nailed down.

Taillon (groin) played catch again Wednesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Taillon already has multiple flat-ground throwing sessions under his belt and could perhaps soon advance to mound work. He landed on the 15-day injured list April 20 due to what's being called a mild-to-moderate left groin strain. If all continues to go well, the 31-year-old right-hander should be ready to rejoin the Cubs' rotation in the early part of May.

The Dodgers reinstated Gonsolin (ankle) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday in Pittsburgh.

After missing the first four weeks of the season due to a left ankle sprain, Gonsolin has been officially cleared to make his 2023 debut. He made only one minor-league rehab start in which he covered just three innings, so Gonsolin may not work deep enough into Wednesday's contest to factor into a decision. Once he gets fully stretched out, however, the 28-year-old should make for an excellent fantasy option coming off his breakout 2022 campaign. Gonsolin went 16-1 with a 2.14 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in 130.1 innings for the Dodgers last season.

Gilbert (shoulder) is confirmed to start Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Heading into the week, Gilbert had been in line to start Tuesday, but the Mariners opted to flip him in the pitching schedule with Marco Gonzales after Gilbert felt muscle spasms in the scapula area while he was working out Sunday. Fortunately for Gilbert, the shoulder issue doesn't seem to have prevented him from making his between-starts bullpen session, so he shouldn't face any major restrictions while he returns to the hill Wednesday on seven days' rest.

Chirinos is listed as the Rays' starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the White Sox, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Depending on how Wednesday's game against the Astros and the first two games of the series in Chicago shake out, the Rays could look to deploy an opener in front of Chirinos, but in any case, the right-hander will step into the rotation spot vacated by Taj Bradley, who was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday. Bradley will likely be in line for a brief stint in the minors while he transitions from a five-day rest schedule to four days off between starts, but that could provide Chirinos with enough time to make at least two turns through the rotation. Since being called up from Durham earlier this month, Chirinos has yet to allow a run in three relief appearances and has maxed out at 46 pitches and 3.2 innings. The Rays may look to keep him around the 60-to-75-pitch or 4-to-5-inning range Saturday, but Chirinos should face minimal workload restrictions in his subsequent outings.

Bubic (elbow) announced Wednesday via his personal Instagram account that he had successful Tommy John surgery.

With his surgery having now been completed, the 25-year-old lefty is in line to miss the remainder of the 2023 season and a large portion of the 2024 campaign as well. Ryan Yarbrough served as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen the first time Bubic's turn in the rotation came up last week, but Yarbrough will work in a traditional starting role Wednesday in Arizona.

Maeda left Wednesday's start against the Yankees in the fourth inning with an apparent back injury, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. He was charged with 10 earned runs on 11 hits with two walks and two strikeouts before his exit.

According to Park, Maeda first appeared to tweak his back when he unsuccessfully tried to field an Isiah Kiner-Falefa bunt single in the top of the second inning. Though Maeda remained in the game, he was clearly compromised, and the Yankees seemed to recognize it, as a few other hitters attempted to bunt off of him. The right-hander has now left back-to-back starts with injuries, as he exited after just two innings against the Red Sox last Thursday after being hit in the ankle by a comebacker. Though the ankle didn't seem to be bothering Maeda on Wednesday, his new injury could be something that prompts the Twins to skip his turn through the rotation and/or send him to the 15-day injured list.

Marquez exited Wednesday's start in Cleveland with an apparent right arm injury, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

After spending the minimum amount of time on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm inflammation, Marquez was activated ahead of Wednesday's contest, but he recorded just 11 outs, struck out four and surrendered three runs before succumbing to another arm injury. The Rockies should provide another update on Marquez's condition after the game, including information on whether his injury is related to the previous forearm strain. Colorado has off days coming up Thursday and Monday, so if Marquez's arm injury is minor enough to avoid a return trip to the IL, he could remain on the active roster and get pushed to the back of the rotation.

Paxton (hamstring) is scheduled to make his fifth rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Worcester, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Though Paxton reported to spring training at full health after a lat injury suffered during a rehab assignment late last season prevented him from making his return to the big leagues following his April 2021 Tommy John surgery, he suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain March 3 and opened the 2023 campaign on the injured list. While Paxton has remained free of any arm-related setbacks, the Red Sox have been slow-playing his return from the hamstring injury, likely due in some part to the fact that a rotation spot may not be available to the veteran southpaw. Paxton hasn't helped his case for being activated from the IL by getting lit up in his most recent two rehab starts, as he surrendered 12 runs (11 earned) on seven hits and six walks over five innings between those outings. If Paxton can sharpen his control Sunday while bumping up his pitch count to the 85-to-90 range, the Red Sox will face a tough decision regarding whether to activate him and what kind of role he might handle.

Wainwright (groin) allowed three runs on seven hits and one walk over 4.1 innings in Tuesday's rehab start with Double-A Springfield, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Wainwright struck out just one on the night. The veteran right-hander has now allowed five runs on 11 hits with a 4:1 K:BB over 7.1 innings over his two rehab outings. Woo says the Cardinals are still deciding whether to give him a third rehab start or re-insert him into the rotation. If Wainwright does make his next start with the big club, it could come as soon as Sunday in Los Angeles versus the Dodgers.