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Green will serve as the opener for Thursday's game against the Astros, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Green was impressive as an opener over the weekend, allowing just one hit while striking out six batters before giving way to Nestor Cortes. The Yankees have yet to announce who will follow Green, but he figures to see a similar workload Thursday.

Pruitt will be recalled from Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Pruitt will provide the Rays with a fresh bullpen arm for Thursday's series opener after Wednesday's starter, Blake Snell, lasted just one out. Adam Kolarek was sent to the minors following Wednesday's 12-1 loss to free up a roster spot for Pruitt.

Kolarek was optioned to Triple-A Durham following Wednesday's loss to the Yankees, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The Rays will swap Kolarek out for a fresh bullpen arm (Austin Pruitt) ahead of Thursday's series opener after Wednesday's starter, Blake Snell, lasted just one out. Kolarek pitched 1.1 innings of relief in Wednesday's 12-1 loss, allowing three runs on one hit and two walks while striking out three.

Giles (elbow) threw 22 pitches to hitters Wednesday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Giles is eligible to return from the 10-day injured list Friday. Assuming his elbow remains free of setbacks Thursday, he's expected to do so.

Palumbo was recalled as expected ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against Cleveland.

Palumbo has made one career big-league start, allowing four runs in four innings against Oakland in early June. He owns a 3.19 ERA in 10 starts for Double-A Frisco. Jeffrey Springs (biceps) landed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Fulmer was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.

Fulmer has made eight appearances at the big-league level this season, recording a 6.97 ERA and an 11:11 K:BB. He owns a much more respectable 3.97 ERA in 22.2 innings for Charlotte. Manny Banuelos (shoulder) landed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Yacabonis will serve as the opener Wednesday against the Athletics, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Yacabonis will pitch one or two frames before giving way to Josh Rogers, who is expected to cover the majority of innings. In 13 appearances with the big club this season, Yacabonis owns a 5.40 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 12:10 K:BB in 20 innings.

McHugh (elbow) will make at least two more minor-league rehab appearances, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

McHugh will make a pair of minor-league appearances Friday and Saturday. If he responds well to pitching on back-to-back days, the right-hander could be cleared to return from the injured list shortly thereafter. Once healthy, McHugh will likely resume his role as a multi-inning reliever.

The Astros optioned Perez to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The move clears a spot on the active roster for Jose Altuve (hamstring), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's series finale in Cincinnati. Over three appearances out of the Houston bullpen this season, Perez has ceded 10 runs on 11 hits and a walk across eight frames.

Norris allowed two runs on four hits with four strikeouts and one walk across six innings during a no-decision against the Pirates on Tuesday.

The left-hander has yielded only two runs in each of his last two outings, but in both cases he settled for a no-decision. Norris has lost his last four decisions, and he hasn't captured a win since May 12. Overall, he is 2-5 with a 4.40 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 58 strikeouts in 73.2 innings this season. Norris is scheduled to pitch next on the road against the Indians on Sunday.