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Battenfield is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Yankees in Cleveland.

Cleveland previously called Battenfield up from Triple-A Columbus on Monday, and after he wasn't needed out of the bullpen in either of the team's past two games, he'll end up entering the rotation as a replacement for Aaron Civale (oblique), who was moved to the 15-day injured list. After working five innings in his lone outing at Triple-A on April 4 prior to his call-up, Battenfield should be sufficiently stretched out for starting duty in what will be his MLB debut. The 25-year-old right-hander spent the entire 2022 season at Columbus, logging a 3.63 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 109:57 K:BB across 153.2 innings.

Kelly dropped to 0-2 on the season after surrendering three earned runs on one hit and four walks over six innings in Tuesday's 7-1 loss to the Brewers. He struck out seven in the 98-pitch outing.

Though Kelly ultimately came through with his second quality start in three outings on the season, fantasy managers might have been disappointed with his final line based on how magnificent he was the first two times he navigated the Milwaukee batting order. Kelly and Milwaukee ace Corbin Burnes were in the midst of a pitcher's duel through the first six innings before the former stepped back on the mound in the top of the seventh with a no-hitter still intact. Willy Adames spoiled Kelly's bid with a 407-foot home run to begin the frame, and the right-hander walked the next two batters before he was pulled from the contest. Reliever Miguel Castro proceeded to let both inherited runners score, resulting in Kelly's ERA moving up to 4.11 through 15.1 innings this season.

Burnes moved to 1-1 on the season after striking out eight and allowing three hits and no walks over eight shutout innings in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

After he was roughed up for 10 earned runs and posted a 6:5 K:BB in 9.1 innings between his first two starts of the season, Burnes at least temporarily quelled any concerns about his demise by turning in a dazzling outing in Arizona. He was locked in a pitcher's duel with Merrill Kelly through the first six innings before Milwaukee finally broke through with a five-run seventh inning, providing all the cushion that Burnes would need on the night. He needed just 89 pitches to record his 24 outs and threw 65 strikes in the start, with 16 generating swings and misses.

Hoglund's biceps issue from last season is still bothering him, so he opened the year on the 7-day injured list with Single-A Stockton, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

He missed the end of last season with a biceps injury, and unfortunately Hoglund enters his age-23 season back on the shelf. The big 6-foot-4 righty has just eight professional innings under his belt, as injuries have already had a major impact on his development and long-term outlook.

Peterson (0-2) took the loss Tuesday, giving up two runs on six hits and two walks over 5.2 innings as the Mets fell 4-2 to the Padres. He struck out six.

The southpaw blanked San Diego for four innings before Manny Machado brought home two in the fifth with a double, but the New York offense couldn't get much going on the night. Peterson tossed 63 of 89 pitches for strikes before exiting, and he'll take a 4.91 ERA and 16:8 K:BB through three starts and 14.2 innings into his next outing, likely coming early next week on the road against the Dodgers.

Paxton (hamstring) will make a rehab start at Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

This will be Paxton's second rehab start; the lefty threw three innings for the WooSox on Sunday. After Friday, he could need another start or two before his activation. What Paxton's role will be, however, remains an open question. The Red Sox will have Brayan Bello (forearm), Corey Kluber, Chris Sale and Garrett Whitlock locked in the rotation. That leaves Paxton vying with Tanner Houck and Nick Pivetta for the final spot.

Manoah didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Tigers, giving up three runs on four hits and five walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

All the damage came on a three-run shot by Nick Maton in the second inning, but Manoah had trouble finishing off hitters and got the hook after 85 pitches (58 strikes). With that, he didn't get a chance to benefit from the Blue Jays' offense coming to life in the second half of the game. The big-right-hander has a 4.91 ERA and shaky 11:11 K:BB through his first three starts and 14.2 innings this season, and he could have trouble rebounding this weekend, as he lines up to face the unbeaten Rays in his next outing.

Bello (forearm) allowed four hits and one run while striking out four and walking none over six innings for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday.

Bello made his second rehab start and upped his pitch count to 80 (51 strikes) while hitting 97 mph. This may have been his final rehab outing, and the right-hander could rejoin the Red Sox in time for a start against the Angels on Sunday or Monday, which is the team's traditional Patriots Day game that starts at 11:10 am.

McClanahan (3-0) picked up the win in Tuesday's 7-2 victory over Boston, allowing one run on two hits and four walks over five-plus innings. He struck out nine.

The southpaw blanked the BoSox for five innings, but after McClanahan led off the sixth with a walk to Rafael Devers and a single by Justin Turner, he got the hook and eventually had to watch Devers come around to score. McClanahan generated a massive 23 swinging strikes on 95 pitches in another dominant performance, and he'll take a 1.59 ERA and 21:9 K:BB through 17 innings into his next outing, likely to come in Toronto this weekend.

Whitlock (0-1) took the loss Tuesday as Boston was steamrolled 7-2 by Tampa Bay, coughing up five runs on eight hits -- including three home runs -- over five innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.

Making his season debut after completing his recovery from hip surgery last September, Whitlock ran into the buzzsaw known as the undefeated Rays. The 26-year-old righty tossed 62 of 85 pitches for strikes and showed good control, but his command may not be quite there yet as Isaac Paredes, Yandy Diaz and Brandon Lowe all took him deep. Whitlock will look to rebound in his next outing, likely to come this weekend at home against the Angels.