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Dunning (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Chris Halicke of SI.com reports.

While the Rangers haven't announced whether Dunning has tested positive for the virus, he won't be able to make his scheduled turn through the rotation Wednesday. Left-hander Jake Latz's contract was selected from Triple-A Round Rock in advance of him serving as Wednesday's starter, and it's not yet clear when Dunning will be able to return.

Cabrera was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville ahead of Wednesday's start against the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Cabrera was promoted to Triple-A Jacksonville in mid-July and will make his major-league debut at LoanDepot Park on Wednesday. The right-hander logged a 3.68 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 48:19 K:BB in 29.1 innings across six starts with the Triple-A club. Bryan Mitchell was designated for assignment to make room for Cabrera.

Kelly (illness) rejoined the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, but he remains on the COVID-19 injured list and is expected to require a "somewhat lengthy" build-up process, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

After testing positive for the coronavirus Aug. 14, Kelly completed a 10-day quarantine and is no longer exhibiting symptoms. However, because of the layoff, Kelly will likely need to complete multiple bullpen sessions and/or simulated games before the Diamondbacks feel comfortable activating him. Unless the Diamondbacks indicate otherwise, don't expect Kelly to rejoin the big-league rotation until next week at the soonest.

McKenzie was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder fatigue Wednesday, retroactive to Aug. 22, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

McKenzie earned the win in his most recent start when he allowed a run on two hits and a walk while striking out eight in seven innings against the Angels on Saturday. However, he's apparently dealing with a shoulder issue that will force him to miss at least one turn through the rotation. Logan Allen was recalled from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move, and he's an option to take McKenzie's place in the rotation.

White Sox manager Tony La Russa said Rodon (shoulder) will be activated from the 10-day injured list to start Thursday's game against the Blue Jays in Toronto, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Though La Russa expressed some uncertainty about Rodon's availability for the series in Toronto, the southpaw apparently alleviated any concerns about his health by completing a bullpen session earlier this week without issue. Chicago could look to monitor Rodon's workload in his first start back from the IL, but since he was only on the shelf for two and a half weeks, he shouldn't need much time to get fully ramped up. Rodon's impending return will likely result in Reynaldo Lopez moving back to the bullpen.

Baz has tossed seven innings across two outings since returning to Triple-A Durham after a monthlong absence for the Olympics, giving up two runs on four hits with a 9:0 K:BB.

They've eased him back in after his lengthy absence, continuing the Rays' trend of treating Baz with kid gloves. He's yet to exceed five innings all season long, and that'll probably remain the case down the stretch. Despite his somewhat limited workload, this has been a breakthrough season for Baz, who struggled with his control in years past but has a spectacular 91:10 K:BB in 62.2 innings this season. He'll likely reach the big leagues next year, but it won't be a surprise if the Rays continue monitoring his innings.

The Pirates placed Brubaker on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right thumb contusion, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Pittsburgh reinstated Bryse Wilson (arm) from the IL in a corresponding move, and he'll immediately join the rotation as a replacement for Brubaker to start Wednesday's series finale versus Arizona. Brubaker's injury isn't believed to be serious and shouldn't keep him out much longer that the minimum amount of time. The right-hander could probably benefit from a brief hiatus, given that he's posted a 7.88 ERA and 1.62 WHIP while allowing 10 home runs in 32.2 innings over his seven starts since the All-Star break.

DeGrom (elbow) played catch off flat ground Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

DeGrom was expected to remain idle for at least a few more days after he was sent in for an MRI earlier Wednesday, and although the results of his tests aren't yet known, he apparently received positive enough news to start throwing again for the first time since late July. While deGrom's activity Wednesday represents a step in the right direction, the two-time Cy Young winner still has several hurdles to clear in the recovery process from the right elbow injury before a target date for his return is established. Since the Mets moved deGrom to the 60-day injured list Friday, he won't be eligible to return to action until Sept. 13 at the earliest.

Cease improved to 10-6 after limiting the Blue Jays to one run on four hits and one walk while striking out seven in seven innings Tuesday in the White Sox's 5-2 victory.

The White Sox staked Cease to a 4-0 lead before he first took the mound for the bottom of the first inning, and the right-hander ensured his side maintained that advantage from wire to wire. Toronto didn't break through against Cease until the seventh inning, when Corey Dickerson took the right-hander deep for a solo shot. Cease, who owns a 3-2 record, 3.55 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 11.9 K/9 since the All-Star break, tentatively lines up for his second start of the week Sunday at home versus the Cubs.

Berrios dropped to 8-7 after giving up four runs on nine hits while striking out six over three innings Tuesday in the Blue Jays' 5-2 loss to the White Sox.

Though Berrios ended his night on a high note by striking out the final three batters he faced, he couldn't dig himself out of an early hole. After allowing back-to-back base hits to Luis Robert and Yoan Moncada to begin the game, Berrios served up a three-run home run to Jose Abreu. He would go on to allow another run in the top of the first before righting the ship thereafter, but because Berrios was already up to 68 pitches after three innings, manager Charlie Montoyo elected to pull the plug on the right-hander. Berrios has now submitted a 4.81 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in five starts with the Blue Jays since joining the team ahead of the July 30 trade deadline.