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Rodriguez did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over five innings against the Rangers. He struck out five.

Rodriguez walked the first batter he saw in his MLB debut and got hit hard in the first inning, allowing two runs on two hits. However, the rookie settled down after a rough first and posted four scoreless frames to keep Baltimore in the game against Jacob deGrom. Rodriguez should draw at least one more start with Kyle Bradish (foot) on the 15-day injured list, but the 2018 first-round pick will have to perform as he's not assured of sticking around the big leagues. He figures to pitch again early next week against Oakland.

Brewers manager Craig Counsell announced Wednesday that Ashby needs arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

The procedure is scheduled for Friday and could knock Ashby out for the entire season. He was placed on the 15-day injured list just before Opening Day after being diagnosed with an impingement and slight labral tear back in late February. The initial hope was that the 24-year-old southpaw might be able to join the Brewers by mid-May, but treatment and rest failed to solve the issue. Milwaukee will likely soon move him to the 60-day IL.

DeGrom (1-0) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one earned on two hits and two walks over six innings against the Orioles. He struck out 11.

DeGrom was perfect through four, striking out eight of the first 12 batters he faced, but he got into trouble in the fifth after allowing a leadoff double to Ryan Mountcastle. Two runs came around to score in the inning, but deGrom was charged with only one earned due to an error from Marcus Semien. The veteran ace allowed a leadoff walk to Adley Rutschman in the sixth but escaped the inning with two more strikeouts. It was certainly a nice bounce-back performance for deGrom, who faltered in his Rangers debut, and there's no reason to think his poor outing on Opening Day was anything but an outlier. DeGrom is scheduled to pitch early next week against Kansas City.

Verlander (shoulder) underwent a follow-up MRI on Wednesday which showed reduced inflammation, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Verlander has kept throwing since being diagnosed shortly before Opening Day with a low-grade teres major muscle strain. Though Verlander's condition continues to improve and he won't have to halt his throwing program, the Mets aren't yet providing a timeline for him to make his team debut.

Sanchez (triceps) is expected to throw a three-inning simulated game Thursday at extended spring training, MLB.com reports.

The three-inning outing represents a slight increase in Sanchez's workload after he tossed a two-inning sim game last Saturday. If all goes well Thursday, Sanchez could head out to a minor-league affiliate for what would likely be a multi-start rehab assignment before he's activated from the Phillies' 15-day injured list.

Campbell is being held back in extended spring training as he deals with an elbow injury, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports.

Callis says Cleveland is hopeful to get Campbell back during the first half of the season, so it sounds like this will require months, not weeks. According to Guardians Prospective, it is ulnar neuritis in his right elbow. A 6-foot-7 righty who combines quality stuff with deception, Campbell has a chance to really improve his stock if he can get healthy. He hasn't pitched professionally since Cleveland selected him with the 37th overall pick last year.

Stroman and the Cubs won't play Wednesday against the Reds after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Cincinnati.

The two teams will make up the postponed game as part of a split doubleheader Sept. 1. Assuming Stroman didn't go through too extensive of a warmup before Wednesday's game was ultimately postponed, he shouldn't have to be pushed back in the rotation and will likely start the Cubs' next contest Friday versus the Rangers at Wrigley Field.

Bello (forearm) threw 72 pitches over five innings in an extended spring training start Wednesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Bello had been in line to begin his rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, but due to inclement weather in the Northeast, he threw at Red Sox camp in Florida instead. Assuming Bello feels fine physically coming out of Wednesday's outing, he'll likely need just one more rehab start before coming off the 15-day injured list. Garrett Whitlock (hip) appears on track to beat Bello back from the IL, so the Red Sox may not have a spot in the rotation immediately available for Bello once he's activated.

Greene and the Reds won't play Wednesday against the Cubs after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Cincinnati.

The game was delayed for one hour and 43 minutes before it was postponed. The two teams will make up the postponed game as part of a split doubleheader Sept. 1. Assuming Greene didn't go through too extensive of a warmup Wednesday, he should be on track to start the Reds' next game Thursday in Philadelphia.

The Blue Jays transferred Ryu (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver pickup Jordan Luplow. Ryu is still working his way back from Tommy John surgery and will be out until around midseason.