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Ragans allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and a walk over 6.2 innings in Monday's loss to Boston. He struck out 11 and did not factor in the decision.

Ragans gave up an unearned run in the third inning followed by another run in the fifth. He's been terrific over his last three MLB appearances, compiling a 22:4 K:BB while allowing just two earned runs over 17.2 frames. His 11 punchouts and 18 whiffs Monday were both new career highs. Ragans' next outing is projected to at home against the Cardinals.

Bello allowed one run on six hits and two walks over 6.2 innings in Monday's win over Kansas City. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.

Bello cruised through six shutout frames before the Royals finally broke up the shutout in the seventh inning. The 24-year-old had been shaky over his last few outings, coughing up 16 runs over his previous 22 innings. After Monday's strong performance, his season ERA dropped back down to 3.64 through 19 starts. Bello is projected to face the Tigers at home this weekend.

Wentz (2-10) allowed eight runs on 10 hits across three innings to take the loss Monday against the Twins. He walked one and struck out two.

Wentz got off to a rough start, allowing four runs in the first inning, including a three-run bomb by Ryan Jeffers. Things didn't get much better from there, as Carlos Correa launched a three-run home run in the second inning. The Tigers kept Wentz out there simply to absorb some innings, but it was an ugly outing all around. The lefty now has a 7.03 ERA and can't be trusted in fantasy even if he sticks in the rotation, which may be the case due to injuries to other Detroit starters. Wentz is tentatively set to start again Sunday against the Red Sox and should be avoided in that spot.

Ryu left Monday's start against the Guardians with a bruised right knee.

While this appears to be an early diagnosis, it's good news for the Blue Jays after the southpaw was drilled by a comebacker during Monday's contest. It's still too early to know if Ryu will be cleared to make his next start.

Ryu exited Monday's start against Cleveland after being struck on his right knee by a comebacker, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports. He allowed one walk and struck out two across four scoreless innings prior to being removed.

Ryu ultimately recovered to record the out at first base after being hit by a batted ball, but he went down in pain immediately after the play. The severity of the injury is not yet known, and he's undoubtedly headed to the clubhouse for additional testing.

Keller (shoulder) could begin a rehab assignment this week, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Keller had a July rehab assignment cut short after experiencing soreness in his shoulder, but he has been throwing in the bullpen, and if all continues to go well he could join one of Kansas City's affiliates before the week comes to a close.

Houck (face) will make his next rehab appearance with Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Houck has been on the injured list since June 18 after requiring surgery to address a fracture on the right side of his face, but the right-hander is closing on a return to the Red Sox. He made his first rehab appearance with Worcester on Saturday, covering 1.2 innings and allowing three hits and three walks while tossing 46 pitches. The Red Sox are preparing to bring Houck back from the IL as a starter, so he'll presumably require two more outings in the minors to get fully stretched out.

The Yankees placed Rodon on the 15-day injured list Monday after he was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain following an MRI.

Rodon had hoped to avoid a stint on the IL after he exited his start in Sunday's loss to the Astros in the third inning with what the Yankees had labeled as a left hamstring tightness, but follow-up tests determined he was dealing with a muscular tear. The veteran southpaw is headed to the IL for the second time this season, after he began the campaign on the shelf while recovering from forearm and back injuries before making his Yankees debut July 7. A timeline for Rodon's return hasn't yet been established, but his upcoming absence likely solidifies the struggling Luis Severino's spot in the rotation after Yankees manager Aaron Boone had previously been non-committal about Severino's role moving forward.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Whitlock (elbow) is expected to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list Sunday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Before being activated, Whitlock will make just one three-inning rehab appearance, which will come Wednesday at Triple-A Worcester. Cora reiterated Monday that Whitlock will be returning to the Red Sox in a relief role, though the organization isn't necessarily pulling the plug on moving the right-hander back to the rotation in 2024. While the move to the bullpen likely lessens his overall fantasy appeal so long as closer Kenley Jansen is available for save situations, Whitlock could still have some value as a ratio stabilizer in a multi-inning relief role. Over 112.2 career innings as a reliever between the 2021 and 2022 seasons, Whitlock compiled a 2.24 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 22.9 K-BB%.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that Sale (shoulder) will likely be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Friday's game against the Tigers at Fenway Park, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Sale built up to just 53 pitches over his two rehab starts with Triple-A Worcester, but the Red Sox won't have the veteran southpaw waste any more bullets in the minors after he was electric in his most recent outing Sunday, when he struck out seven and walked none over 4.1 scoreless frames. Since he's not yet fully stretched out for a traditional starting role, Sale could be capped at around 70-to-80 pitches Friday and may be deployed in tandem with another pitcher, but he could still have a long enough leash to hit the five innings he needs to qualify for a win. Sale's upcoming start will be his first with the Red Sox since June 1 after a two-plus-month recovery from a stress reaction in his left scupla.