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Maeda (arm) will have his turn through the rotation skipped during Minnesota's weekend series against the Yankees, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Maeda exited his first start of the season prematurely due to arm fatigue. He proceeded to make his next outing on regular rest, but he allowed eight hits and four earned runs across six innings to take the loss. Maeda will now have his turn in the rotation -- which lined up to be Saturday -- skipped, but he's avoiding the injured list for the time being. To accommodate Maeda's absence, Louie Varland will be recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to start Friday while Tyler Mahle's start will be pushed to Saturday.

Turnbull (1-2) allowed just one run on six hits across five innings to earn the win Thursday against the Blue Jays. He walked one and struck out six.

After allowing 12 runs across eight innings in his first two starts of the season, this was a step in the right direction for Turnbull. The six strikeouts were particularly encouraging, as he entered the contest with only four of them this year. This was the righty's first win since May of 2021, as he underwent Tommy John surgery later that year, so some rust is to be expected early in 2023. Turnbull will look to build on this positive outing in his next start, which should come early next week against the Guardians.

Watkins was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Watkins failed to make the big-league club out of spring training, though he's had a solid start at Norfolk by allowing only three earned runs across 10 frames through two starts. He's likely to pitch out of the bullpen in Baltimore, but he could be an option for spot starts after he posted a 4.70 ERA across 105.1 innings last year.

Irvin was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Irvin allowed six earned runs across only four innings against the Athletics -- his former team -- Thursday. After three turns through the rotation this season, he carried a 10.66 ERA and a disastrous 5.7 BB/9 and 1.4 HR/9. He'll likely be back in the big-league rotation at some point during the campaign, but he'll have to sort things out in the minors in the meantime. In the short term, the move likely means that both Kyle Bradish (foot) and Grayson Rodriguez will stick in the starting five once Bradish returns from the IL.

Severino (lat) threw a bullpen session Thursday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Manager Aaron Boone said Severino's session went well. The next step for the 29-year-old righty will likely come Monday with a bullpen session and live batting practice. He will likely require a rehab start before returning to the Yankees' rotation, though it's unclear when he might embark on that assignment.

Irvin allowed six runs on five hits and a walk over 4.0 innings in Thursday's 8-7 win over the A's. He struck out four and didn't factor in the decision.

Irvin never seemed to find his footing Thursday, allowing six runs on five hits, including a three-run home run by Brent Rooker during the third inning. Irvin has struggled so far with Baltimore after being acquired from Oakland during the offseason -- he's 0-2 with a 10.66 ERA and a 1.97 WHIP in his first three starts.

Kluber (0-3) allowed five runs on four hits and a walk over 4.2 innings in Thursday's 9-3 loss to the Rays. He struck out seven.

Kluber allowed a leadoff home run to Yandy Diaz in the first inning. He then settled down to retire 11 of the next 12 batters. However, he stumbled in the fifth, allowing three runs after a Harold Ramirez double to lead off the inning. The veteran right-hander falls to 0-3 to start the season with a 6.92 ERA through 13 innings. Kluber tentatively lines up to make his next turn through the rotation early next week against the Twins.

Springs was diagnosed with left arm ulnar neuritis after leaving Thursday's game against the Red Sox, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

In other words, he's dealing with inflammation in the ulnar nerve of his pitching arm which can cause a numbness or tingling sensation. The injury for Springs cropped up during the fourth inning Thursday after he gave up one run with five strikeouts over his first three frames. He will be re-evaluated Friday before more is known, but a stay on the injured list for Springs is almost surely coming. Taj Bradley looms as an obvious rotation replacement for Springs.

Springs was removed from Thursday's start versus the Red Sox with an apparent injury to his left hand/arm, Tom Caron of NESN reports.

Springs was seen flexing his hand after delivering a pitch in the top of the fourth inning. He threw one practice pitch after being visited by the trainer and Rays manager Kevin Cash but then immediately walked off the field. An update from the team on Springs' status should come shortly.

Waldichuk did not factor in the decision Wednesday against the Orioles, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks over 6.1 innings. He struck out four.

Despite giving up three walks for the second consecutive game, the rookie southpaw pitched 6.1 innings and delivered his first quality start of the campaign. Waldichuk is slated to start in the upcoming series against the Cubs next week as he remains in search of his first big-league win. The 25-year-old will need to improve his control and minimize the long ball, given his 10.20 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and seven homers allowed in three starts.