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Bello was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Just four days after being optioned to Triple-A, Bello is back with the major-league squad due to Garrett Whitlock (elbow) landing on the 15-day injured list Friday. Bello has been hit around quite a bit in his two major-league starts, allowing 13 hits and eight earned runs through 7.1 innings.

Whitlock (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right elbow ulnar neuritis, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander last pitched Saturday, surrendering five run over four innings against the Brewers. The move to the IL is retroactive to April 25 (Tuesday), so if he can make it back in the minimum amount of days, he'll rejoin the Red Sox rotation May 10. That being said, considering it's an elbow injury on his throwing arm, it's hard to predict any sort of timetable for Whitlock's return. In the meantime, Brayan Bello was recalled from Triple-A Worcester and will replace Whitlock in the rotation Saturday versus Cleveland.

Mahle has been diagnosed with an impingement to the back of his right elbow, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Mahle exited Thursday's start against the Royals with the injury but didn't have any imaging done, and the issue will be treated with anti-inflammatories. It's possible he could even make his next start if the symptoms clear up in a few days. Realistically though, Mahle will probably be pushed back, with a trip to the injured list also possible.

Maeda will be shut down for 3-7 days after being diagnosed with a right triceps strain, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Maeda suffered the injury during Wednesday's start against the Yankees and will be placed on the injured list. The positive news is the arm issue is unrelated to his previous Tommy John surgery and will be treated as a muscle strain. Still, it has the potential to keep him sidelined several weeks. Bailey Ober is taking Maeda's spot in the Twins' rotation.

Mize (elbow, back) threw from around 100 feet Friday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Mize, who underwent Tommy John surgery last June, is slowly ramping up his activity early in the season. The elbow injury and subsequent procedure typically leads to a 12-to-18 month recovery period, putting Mize in an uncertain position on his status for the 2023 campaign. Regardless though, the 2018 first round selection figures to be a big part of the Tigers' long-term plan, and the organization is unlikely to rush him back.

Ober will be called up to start Saturday's game against the Royals, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

With Kenta Maeda (elbow) trending toward a stint on the injured list, Ober will return to the Twins less than a week after being optioned to Triple-A St. Paul. Ober is off to a strong start to the season with a 2.55 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in the minors, and he allowed just one run through 5.1 innings in a spot start Sunday.

Heaney (2-2) took the loss Thursday, allowing three runs on four hits and one walk over six innings in a 4-2 loss to the Yankees. He struck out six.

Heaney was solid, but he outdueled by Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. Heaney has now allowed just five runs over his last four starts combined after giving up seven in his first start of the year. The 31-year-old is tentatively slated to face the Diamondbacks at home in his next appearance.

Cole (5-0) earned the win Thursday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk over 6.2 innings in a 4-2 win over the Rangers. He struck out eight.

Cole continued his elite form to start off the season. The right-hander's 1.11 ERA ranks second in the league, and he also ranks fourth with 44 strikeouts. The Yankees' ace is tentatively slated to face the Guardians at home in his next appearance.

Greinke (0-4) took the loss Thursday, allowing seven runs on eight hits and two walks over 3.2 innings against the Twins. He struck out three.

Greinke has had a rough start to the season, posting a 6.10 ERA and 1.45 ERA through six starts so far this year. The former Astro has allowed multiple runs in five of those appearances, and he's in danger of having the worst season of his career if he doesn't improve soon. The 39-year-old is tentatively slated to face the Orioles at home in his next start.

Cease (2-1) took the loss Thursday, allowing seven runs on nine hits and two walks over four innings in a 14-5 loss against the Rays. He struck out three.

Cease had his worst start of the season against the first-place Rays. The right-hander has now lasted just four innings in each of his last two starts. On the bright side, the 27-year-old currently ranks eleventh in the league with 37 strikeouts. Cease is tentatively slated to face the Twins at home in his next appearance.