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Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he didn't know when Harvey would join an affiliate, but it might not be until the end of April, the Baltimore Sun reports.

On the positive side, Showalter said the most recent medical report on Harvey said the right-hander is "ready to go, completely able." He will likely begin the year in High-A Frederick.

Kelly (shoulder) will land on the 15-day DL after Tuesday's game, the Boston Herald's Evan Drellich reports.

He left Tuesday's start after 23 pitches with a right shoulder impingement. Manager John Farrell said he expects Kelly to have a full set of tests on his shoulder, and that the Red Sox may make an additional roster move after the long night for the bullpen Tuesday. It is unclear how long Kelly will be out, but in mixed leagues without DL spots, it might be time to take a look at what's available on the waiver wire. Speaking of which, Henry Owens figures to be the obvious option to jump into the rotation after last pitching Monday for Triple-A Pawtucket.

Chavez was not available to pitch in Tuesday's game due to back soreness, Sportsnet's Barry Davis reports.

His back locked up earlier in the day when he was playing catch. Chavez said he hopes to be fine for Wednesday's game, so he should be considered day-to-day for now. So far he has a 2.08 ERA and 1.38 WHIP working in relief for the Jays.

Kelly left Tuesday's game in the first inning with a right shoulder impingement, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.

The injury ended Kelly's outing after 23 pitches, and seems like the type of issue that could at least threaten to push him to the DL. Look for the team to elaborate further on Kelly's condition in the coming days. Henry Owens, who last pitched for Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday, would be the obvious candidate to step in for Kelly should he miss Sunday's start.

Kelly left Tuesday's game against the Rays with an apparent injury after facing only four batters, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.

It wasn't obvious what was ailing Kelly, but he seemed to stretch his shoulder a bit after striking out Corey Dickerson in the first inning. The trainer came out to see him and Kelly left after a lengthy visit, with Heath Hembree replacing him on the mound. Kelly walked two of the four batters he faced.

Fulmer, 23, has a 0.82 ERA and 14:4 K:BB through 11 innings for Triple-A Toledo.

Often forgotten as a member of the Mets' system, Fulmer is now the top prospect for the Tigers, and has certainly pitched like it since being traded for Yoenis Cespedes. He could be a Justin Verlander injury away from making his MLB debut.

Almonte was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Right-hander Dillon Gee was placed on the paternity list Tuesday, leaving the Royals a bit more thin in their bullpen. Almonte wasn't great in two starts at Triple-A, but he did leave a nice impression during spring training with eight strikeouts in six innings which may have factored into the callup. He likely won't be in the big league bullpen for long, but he could rack up a few strikeouts in lower-leverage situations while Gee remains out.

Ferrell (shoulder) will begin rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Tuesday.

Ferrell holds a 6.35 ERA through 11.3 innings of work this year and will now begin rehabbing at the Single-A level. It is likely that he will spend a couple weeks in the minors working on getting back to full strength and is expected to join the Tigers in early May.

Norris (back) was transferred to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday to continue his rehab assignment.

Norris is expected to return in late April, so it is likely he makes one or two more rehab starts with Triple-A Toledo before returning to the Tigers. He posted a 4.50 ERA in two starts at High-A Lakeland prior to being moved to Toledo.

Chapman (suspension) has tossed a pair of scoreless innings at extended spring training, the New York Daily News reports.

Per the report, Chapman's fastball has averaged 96 mph during his two appearances and has clocked in as high as 98. It's encouraging that he's continued to stay sharp during his suspension, as he's lined up to take over the closer role for the Yankees upon his return on May 9.