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Schmidt (elbow) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Monday with the Yankees' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate.

Schmidt recently tossed a two-inning simulated game at the Yankees' spring-training complex, so he's expected to stretch out to three innings or 45 pitches in his first rehab outing, which also marks his 2021 debut in affiliated ball. The Yankees are seemingly preparing for Schmidt to build up his pitch count for starting duty, but a relief role probably represents his most realistic path to making an impact for the big club in the second half of the season.

The Mets list Walker (shoulder) as their probable starter for Thursday's series finale with Atlanta at Citi Field, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Walker experienced a pinch in his left shoulder during his start against the Blue Jays over the weekend, when he was tagged for a season-high six earned runs over four frames. The southpaw has now churned out two duds in a row to open the second half, but the Mets apparently aren't worried about his poor form of late or the shoulder issue, which could explain his recent struggles. Assuming his between-starts bullpen session goes as expected, Walker will be good to go on normal rest Thursday and shouldn't face any restrictions.

Houck will remain in the Red Sox rotation and make his next start Wednesday against the Blue Jays in Boston, Steve Hewitt of the Boston Herald reports.

At least for one more week, manager Alex Cora will stick with a six-man rotation that includes the rookie, who returned from Triple-A Pawtucket to make his third start of the season July 22. Though a mid-game rain shower resulted in Houck getting pulled after 4.2 innings, he kept the Yankees bats quiet during his time on the mound, allowing just one unearned run on two hits and two walks while striking out eight. Over 18 frames with the big club on the season, Houck owns a 2.50 ERA (1.98 FIP) and an impressive 22.6 K-BB%. The 25-year-old may have a tough time continuing to produce at that level, but even if some regression sets in, he could be an upgrade over Garrett Richards and Martin Perez at the back end of Boston's rotation.

Wood (9-3) earned the win over the Pirates on Sunday after allowing a run on five hits and two walks while striking out eight over 5.1 innings.

Wood started off a little rocky after allowing the Pirates to get on the board first with back-to-back hits in the first inning. He shut them down the rest of the way, using his slider and sinker to strike out eight for the third time over his last five starts. After a rough past two seasons in which he was hindered by injuries, Wood has rediscovered his old form and has pitched to a respectable 3.65 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 102:30 K:BB over 93.2 innings. He's in line for a home start against the Astros his next time out.

Manning is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Twins in Minnesota, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

With Jose Urena (groin) recently joining Spencer Turnbull (elbow), Matthew Boyd (triceps) and Julio Teheran (shoulder) on the injured list, Manning and Tyler Alexander should have a decent amount of leash on back-end rotation spots for Detroit. After being called up from Triple-A Toledo last week when the Tigers required a fifth starter for the first time in the second half, Manning delivered the best start of his young career. He limited the Rangers to two runs (one earned) while striking out four across six innings en route to capturing his second win.

Brubaker (4-10) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out six over four innings in a loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Brubaker was stung by the long ball in this one, with both runs against him coming via homers. LaMonte Wade took the 27-year-old righty deep to lead off the game and then once again in the third. Brubaker has now given up multiple home runs in four of his last five starts and has been unable to top four innings in consecutive appearances. He owns a 4.67 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 99:23 K:BB over 96.1 innings. He'll be in search of his first win since May 29 in a road matchup against Philadelphia next weekend.

Javier struck out two over two scoreless innings and picked up a hold in Sunday's 3-1 win over Texas.

Relievers don't face more stressful situations than Javier did Sunday, entering with none out and the bases loaded in the seventh inning. He then fanned Eli White and induced an inning-ending double-play grounder by Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Javier worked an uneventful eighth inning to earn his fifth hold. The 24-year-old right-hander, who began the season in the rotation, is setting into a multi-inning bullpen role. Over 13 relief outings, he's posted a 2.25 ERA with 37 strikeouts and 15 walks in 28 innings.

Lynn (10-3) allowed one run on six hits and struck out six over six innings to earn the win over the Brewers on Sunday.

Lynn not only kept Milwaukee in check, he also plated the winning run with a two-run single in the second inning. The right-hander lowered his ERA to a miniscule 1.91 and is 3-0 with a 1.44 ERA in four July starts. With no off-days this week, Lynn lines up to pitch Friday at home against Cleveland.

Greinke (10-3) allowed one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out four across six innings, earning the win over the Rangers on Sunday.

Greinke's only damage against him came from Eli White's sixth-inning solo home run. He continued his streak of allowing three or less runs over his last seven starts. The 37-year-old has a 3.48 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP across 126.2 innings. His next start is scheduled for Saturday in San Francisco.

Detmers made his first start for Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, throwing six scoreless innings during which he struck out nine batters.

The move up to the highest level of the minors didn't phase the left-hander, as he blanked Las Vegas across six frames while allowing only three hits. Detmers' nine punchouts upped his season total to 106, second only to Yankees prospect Glenn Otto across the minors. Detmers has enjoyed an impressive July, posting a 1.42 ERA and 30:4 K:BB over 19 frames.