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Martin (1-1) took the loss against the White Sox on Thursday, throwing just 3.1 innings while surrendering four runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk with three strikeouts.

It was Martin's third and shortest major-league start. The right-hander looked strong through the first two frames but soon fell apart in the third, falling victim to a trio of hits, including two doubles and a walk. He then committed a costly throwing error to hand the White Sox a 3-0 lead. Martin was finally pulled in the fourth with one out after allowing a solo home run to Eloy Jimenez and a single to Yolmer Sanchez, but ultimately the Astros could not recover as they fell victim to Lucas Giolito's complete-game shutout. The 23-year-old now holds a 4.97 ERA and 1.58 WHIP as he gears up to face the Cubs at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday.

Yarbrough (3-1) picked up the win Thursday by limiting the Indians to two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out four through 7.1 innings of work.

Yarbrough looked sharp in first start of the season after getting called up from Triple-A Durham, tossing a career-high 7.1 frames in the 7-2 victory. The left-hander scattered four hits with one walk and four strikeouts. In six appearances for the Rays this year, Yarbrough holds a 6.38 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 18:5 K:BB, though he posted a solid 2.14 ERA through 21 innings in Durham. He'll likely take the mound again Tuesday for a home matchup against the Blue Jays.

Weber (1-0) tossed six one-run innings while earning the win Thursday against the Blue Jays, allowing three hits with four strikeouts and no walks.

Weber seemed to keep the home team off balance during much of his outing as he drew 21 called strikes. The lone damaging blow against him came on a third-inning rally, but he escaped and easily came away with a quality start. Weber seems poised to make at least one more start, which should come next week against Cleveland.

Green has been confirmed as the opener for Friday's game in Kansas City, James Wagner of The New York Times reports.

He has not recorded more than five outs in an appearance since April 3, so Green won't be out there for long. Luis Cessa and Nestor Cortes seem like the most likely options to serve as the primary pitcher behind Green, as David Hale threw four innings in Tuesday's game.

Giles (wrist) tossed a scoreless inning in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Red Sox. He surrendered a base hit and recorded a strikeout in the 16-pitch appearance.

Giles wasn't available for the series opener Monday due to a sore right wrist, but the Jays' willingness to use him in the 10th inning of a tied ballgame Wednesday implies that his health is no longer a concern. With a 1.31 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 32:5 K:BB in 20.2 innings, Giles has performed about as well as his backers could have hoped, but the 20-30 Jays' losing ways have presented him with just 11 save chances.

Cordero was designated for assignment Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

The Blue Jays decided to claim Zac Rosscup off waivers from the Mariners, so Cordero was cast off the 40-man roster less than two weeks after being claimed by Toronto. He will be exposed to waivers once again.

Yarbrough was recalled from Triple-A Durham and will start Thursday's game against the Indians, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Yarbrough was expected to come up to pitch in this game, but he was expected to be used behind an opener, which will not be the case. Yarbrough logged a 2.14 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 30:3 K:BB in 21 innings across four starts since being demoted to Triple-A. The Rays will likely look to limit him to two times through the order, but he threw six innings (80 pitches) in his last start for the Bulls, so he might go deep enough to qualify for the win. It is unclear whether Yarbrough will remain in the rotation without an opener going forward.

Manager Aaron Boone said that Green will likely serve as the Yankees' opening pitcher for Friday's game against the Royals, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

The Yankees will likely wait and see which pitchers are needed in relief in Thursday's series finale with the Orioles before formally locking in Green -- or anyone else -- as the opener Friday. Assuming Green does in fact receive the nod, he would likely cover one or two frames before Boone turns the game over the bullpen. Luis Cessa, David Hale and Nestor Cortes are all multi-inning relievers who could be called upon after Green exits.

Cordero isn't listed on the Blue Jays' lineup card for Thursday's game against the Red Sox, signaling that he's been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Cordero will surrender his spot on the active roster with the Blue Jays activating Clayton Richard (knee) from the 10-day injured list to start the series finale. The righty reliever was only up with the big club for two days, appearing in Wednesday's contest and giving up a run on two hits in 1.1 innings.

Lakins was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Tyler Thornburg (hip) landed on the injured list, so the Red Sox needed bullpen reinforcements. Lakins has a 4.02 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 15:10 K:BB in 15.2 innings at Triple-A. He will be used in low-leverage spots.