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Gray (elbow) is listed as the Rangers' probable starter for Friday's game against the Athletics at Globe Life Field.

Unless his bruised right elbow/forearm presented unexpected discomfort during the bullpen session he threw Wednesday, Gray should be on tap for a normal workload Friday after his previous start last Saturday in Houston was cut short when he was hit by a comebacker. Through his first three starts of 2023, Gray has gone 1-1 with a 3.21 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB over 14 frames.

Angels manager Phil Nevin told reporters before Wednesday's game against the Yankees that Suarez will remain in the rotation, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Suarez has really struggled in his appearances thus far for the Angels with a 9.26 ERA over 11.2 innings while allowing 21 hits. The Angels will allow him to make at least one more start -- Suarez is scheduled to face off against the Athletics next week -- but another disappointing effort could lead to a change in the rotation.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that the initial tests on Rodon's ailing back came back "normal," Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Boone noted that the Yankees are still waiting on a few other tests before determining Rodon's next steps with regard to the back injury, which the skipper labeled a "minor nagging thing." Rodon was placed on the 15-day injured list March 30 due to the left forearm strain he sustained earlier in spring training, but the back issue is considered the prevailing concern at this juncture. The southpaw recently resumed throwing bullpen sessions and could advance to facing live hitters within the next few days if the final tests on his back reveal nothing concerning.

Quantrill moved to 1-1 after striking out four over six scoreless innings in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Tigers, but he exited the game after being hit in the leg by a line drive, the Associated Press reports. He scattered four hits and one walk in the 83-pitch outing.

With two outs and runners on first and third base in the bottom of the sixth, Tigers right fielder Kerry Carpenter sent a line drive back up the middle right at Quantrill, but the pitcher was able to field the ball off his leg and throw to first to record the final out of the inning. Quantrill's knee appeared to buckle when he attempted to stand up after making the play, but he was ultimately able to walk off the field under his own power. However, given that Quantrill had thrown no fewer than 89 pitches in any of his prior three starts and was working on a shutout, the Guardians evidently had some level of concern about his injury. Until Cleveland provides another update on his condition, Quantrill should be considered day-to-day ahead of his next scheduled start, which will likely fall next week versus the Rockies at Progressive Field.

Perez (3-1) earned the win Wednesday, allowing three runs on eight hits and zero walks over 5.2 innings during a 12-3 victory over the Royals. He struck out three.

Perez got early run support and limited damage en route to his third win of the season. He was pulled in the sixth after allowing a two-out, RBI knock to Matt Duffy that cut Texas' lead to 5-3, but Jonathan Hernandez was able to retire the next batter. Perez has finished at least five innings in each of his first four starts this season and has given up just eight runs over 21.1 innings with a 19:7 K:BB.

Singer (1-2) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks over five innings against the Rangers. He struck out four.

Despite not allowing a homer, Singer gave up at least one run in three of his five innings, and he's now served up five or more runs in each of his past three outings after he started the season strong against the Blue Jays (one run in five innings). He'll look to bounce back next week during Kansas City's three-game road set in Arizona.

Carrasco is dealing with a small bone chip that is causing swelling and discomfort in his right elbow, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Carrasco was given an injection in the elbow Wednesday, which he hopes will allow him to rejoin the Mets' rotation in about two weeks. If the shot doesn't alleviate the pain in his elbow, the veteran right-hander will require surgery, which would knock him out for a much longer period of time. The Mets have yet to name a replacement in the rotation for Carrasco, but Joey Lucchesi looks like a strong candidate to be called up from Triple-A Syracuse when a fifth starter is needed Friday in San Francisco.

Clevinger (2-1) was the pitcher of record in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Phillies, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out one batter over three innings.

Clevinger allowed a run in each of his three frames, including solo home runs to Trea Turner and Brandon Marsh. The veteran right-hander was at 75 pitches after getting through the third, and he was replaced by Tanner Banks to start the fourth. Per James Fegan of The Athletic, White Sox manager Pedro Grifol clarified after the game that Clevinger wasn't dealing with any physical concerns Wednesday, but the skipper was reluctant to let the 32-year-old continue after he amassed 44 pitches alone in the taxing third inning. Clevinger has been a hit-or-miss performer this season, posting 13 strikeouts over 11 scoreless innings in two of his starts while serving up seven runs with just two strikeouts in 8.1 innings across his other two outings.

Walker (2-1) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over 6.1 innings in a 5-2 win over the White Sox. He struck out three.

The Phillies took an early 1-0 lead on a leadoff homer from Trea Turner, but Walker quickly coughed up the advantage by serving up a two-run home run to Andrew Vaughn in the bottom of the first. However, the right-hander was able to settle down and posted four scoreless frames before getting pulled with two on and one out in the seventh. It was Walker's second straight quality start, but he still has a questionable 17:12 K:BB through 21.1 innings.

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said Wednesday that Ray (elbow) could return from the 15-day injured list around the middle of May, Jen Mueller of Root Sports Northwest reports.

Dipoto admitted that the mid-May return is just a guess rather than a firm target for Ray, who has yet to resume a throwing program since sustaining a left flexor strain in his season debut March 31. The left-hander will need to complete several bullpen sessions and make at least a couple of rehab starts before he's deemed ready to rejoin the Seattle rotation.