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  • Patrick Corbin SP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Patrick Corbin: Another early exit Sunday

    Corbin did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Yankees, allowing two runs on seven hits while striking out three across 3.2 innings.

    Corbin has totaled just 6.2 innings in his last two starts, allowing seven runs on 11 hits in that span. The veteran left-hander's ERA now sits at 4.57 through 13 starts (61 innings) this season with a 1.48 WHIP and 43:20 K:BB. Corbin will likely get one more start, tentatively scheduled to come next week on the road against the Cubs, before Shane Bieber (elbow) is ready to return to the rotation.

  • Angels' Grayson Rodriguez: Exits early Sunday

    Rodriguez (undisclosed) exited Sunday's start against the Rays in the third inning, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    Rodriguez hit Cedric Mullins with an 83 mph changeup with one out in the top of the third frame, and he immediately started grimacing. The Angels promptly removed him from the contest, and it's unclear what injury the right-handed pitcher may be dealing with. More information on Rodriguez's status will likely be provided in the near future.

  • Will Warren SP | NYY

    Yankees' Will Warren: Goes four innings Sunday

    Warren did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Blue Jays, allowing two runs on eight hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out one.

    While Warren managed to work his way around significant damage Sunday, he'd make it through only four innings after throwing 98 pitches. The right-hander has failed to make it through five innings in consecutive starts after posting a 2.78 ERA over 22.2 innings over his previous four outings. Overall, Warren is 7-1 with a 3.47 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 76:24 K:BB across 14 starts (72.2 innings) this season. He's currently lined up to face the Reds at home in his next outing.

  • Peter Lambert SP | HOU

    Astros' Peter Lambert: Set to start Wednesday

    Lambert (hand) is listed as Houston's probable starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against Detroit, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    The right-hander departed his previous start last Wednesday versus the Angels after getting hit in the hand by a comebacker, but he was able to make it through his between-starts bullpen session without issue and won't be forced to miss a turn through the rotation. Lambert has a 3-0 record with a 3.32 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 18:11 K:BB in 21.2 innings across his past four starts.

  • Mickey Gasper DH | BOS

    Red Sox's Mickey Gasper: Nursing tight groin

    Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said that Gasper is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers due to slight groin tightness, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

    Gasper started the previous seven games -- three at catcher, four at designated hitter -- but will be forced to the bench Sunday due to the groin issue. The injury doesn't seem to be a serious concern, and the 30-year-old will have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery. Carlos Narvaez is starting behind the plate Sunday for Boston.

  • Michael Helman CF | TEX

    Rangers' Michael Helman: Shifts to injured list

    The Rangers placed Helman (hand) on the 10-day injured list Sunday.

    The 30-year-old was diagnosed with multiple fractures in his right hand after being hit by a pitch Saturday against the Red Sox, so the move to the IL is hardly a surprise. It's a literal tough break for Helman, who appeared set for increased playing time after Evan Carter (oblique) landed on the shelf earlier in the day. Alejandro Osuna was called up Sunday to bolster Texas' outfield depth.

  • Joc Pederson DH | TEX

    Rangers' Joc Pederson: Idle against southpaw

    Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

    Pederson missed out on a start in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Royals due to left hip discomfort, but he returned to the starting nine at designated hitter for Friday's 10-1 loss in the series opener in Boston. The Rangers will keep Pederson on the bench for a second straight day to close out the series, though his absences in those games have more to do with the Red Sox sending left-handed starters to the hill for both contests. Texas will likely continue to heavily shield Pederson against left-handed pitching; he's faced southpaws for just 13 of his 175 plate appearances on the season.

  • Josh Naylor 1B | SEA

    Mariners' Josh Naylor: X-rays return negative

    Naylor had X-rays on his right shin come back negative after leaving Sunday's loss to the Nationals, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

    Naylor was forced from Sunday's contest after fouling a pitch off himself, but he appears to have escaped with a bruise. The 28-year-old went 1-for-3 before his exit and is batting .250 (12-for-48) with two doubles, three homers, a steal, eight RBI and seven runs through 12 games in June. Naylor will have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery before Tuesday's series opener versus Baltimore.

  • Nicky Lopez 2B | TEX

    Rangers' Nicky Lopez: Sitting after four straight starts

    Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

    Though Corey Seager (ribs/jaw) will be left out of the starting nine for a third straight game, the left-handed-hitting Lopez will head to the bench while the Red Sox send a lefty (Connelly Early) to the hill. Lopez had started in each of the last four games, and he could have a path to seeing at least semi-regular work even if Seager avoids a stint on the injured list. Texas already moved Evan Carter (oblique) to the IL on Saturday, which could free up more reps at second base for Lopez if super-utility man Ezequiel Duran ends up seeing more time in the outfield in the short term. Since signing with Texas on May 27, Lopez is slashing .317/.364/.415 with one home run, one steal, five RBI and four runs in 13 games.

  • Andres Munoz RP | SEA

    Mariners' Andres Munoz: Battling tight back

    Munoz was removed from Sunday's game against the Nationals due to lower-back tightness, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

    The Mariners closer entered for the ninth inning of a 7-1 game since he hadn't pitched in nearly a week, and he allowed both batters he faced to reach before departing with the injury. The initial diagnosis is encouraging since it's not an arm issue, and Munoz should be considered day-to-day heading into Tuesday's series opener versus Baltimore

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