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Rodriguez (0-2) took the loss Wednesday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks over 4.2 innings against the Astros. He struck out one.

Rodriguez allowed six hits but two of those were homers, including a two-run shot by Chas McCormick in the second inning. Given the opponent, it wasn't a horrible performance from Rodriguez, but he lacked strikeout stuff Wednesday and has received only one run from his offense over his first two starts, making him an unattractive fantasy option to start the campaign. Rodriguez is scheduled to pitch again next week in Toronto, which is another difficult matchup for the left-hander.

Javier (1-0) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits and zero walks over six innings in a 8-2 victory over the Tigers. He struck out five.

Javier's lone run was surrendered on a two-out, infield single by Nick Maton in the third inning. Other than that, he kept the bases relatively clear and cruised to his first win of the season. Through his first two starts, Javier has 11 strikeouts across 11 innings and has walked only one batter. His next start lines up as a road matchup in Pittsburgh.

Rodriguez did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over five innings against the Rangers. He struck out five.

Rodriguez walked the first batter he saw in his MLB debut and got hit hard in the first inning, allowing two runs on two hits. However, the rookie settled down after a rough first and posted four scoreless frames to keep Baltimore in the game against Jacob deGrom. Rodriguez should draw at least one more start with Kyle Bradish (foot) on the 15-day injured list, but the 2018 first-round pick will have to perform as he's not assured of sticking around the big leagues. He figures to pitch again early next week against Oakland.

DeGrom (1-0) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one earned on two hits and two walks over six innings against the Orioles. He struck out 11.

DeGrom was perfect through four, striking out eight of the first 12 batters he faced, but he got into trouble in the fifth after allowing a leadoff double to Ryan Mountcastle. Two runs came around to score in the inning, but deGrom was charged with only one earned due to an error from Marcus Semien. The veteran ace allowed a leadoff walk to Adley Rutschman in the sixth but escaped the inning with two more strikeouts. It was certainly a nice bounce-back performance for deGrom, who faltered in his Rangers debut, and there's no reason to think his poor outing on Opening Day was anything but an outlier. DeGrom is scheduled to pitch early next week against Kansas City.

Campbell is being held back in extended spring training as he deals with an elbow injury, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports.

Callis says Cleveland is hopeful to get Campbell back during the first half of the season, so it sounds like this will require months, not weeks. According to Guardians Prospective, it is ulnar neuritis in his right elbow. A 6-foot-7 righty who combines quality stuff with deception, Campbell has a chance to really improve his stock if he can get healthy. He hasn't pitched professionally since Cleveland selected him with the 37th overall pick last year.

Bello (forearm) threw 72 pitches over five innings in an extended spring training start Wednesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Bello had been in line to begin his rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, but due to inclement weather in the Northeast, he threw at Red Sox camp in Florida instead. Assuming Bello feels fine physically coming out of Wednesday's outing, he'll likely need just one more rehab start before coming off the 15-day injured list. Garrett Whitlock (hip) appears on track to beat Bello back from the IL, so the Red Sox may not have a spot in the rotation immediately available for Bello once he's activated.

The Blue Jays transferred Ryu (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver pickup Jordan Luplow. Ryu is still working his way back from Tommy John surgery and will be out until around midseason.

Schultz suffered a left forearm strain in spring training and is rehabbing in extended spring training, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports.

Callis says the White Sox are being cautious with Schultz and he is unlikely to see game action before June, as he was going to have his innings monitored anyway in his first full season as a pro. Schultz has a high ceiling, but he isn't an ideal stash in mid-sized dynasty leagues as we won't see him for a couple months at least and this is the type of injury that could eventually lead to surgery.

Thursday's game between the Orioles and Yankees has been postponed due to the forecast of severe inclement weather. The game will be made up Friday.

Thursday was supposed to be the home opener for the Orioles, but because of the forecast that game will be delayed at least a day. Dean Kremer was scheduled to start for Baltimore against Clarke Schmidt, and both arms will likely get the ball Friday instead.

Canning (groin) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Single-A Inland Empire, the Associated Press reports.

Canning will take the hill for the affiliate's season opener after he checked out fine following a bullpen session Monday. Before being shut down late in spring training with a left groin strain, Canning had reached four innings in both of his final two starts in the Cactus League, so he may not require an extensive ramp-up period. Expect him to make at least two rehab starts in the minors before the Angels decide whether to activate him from the 15-day injured list and insert him into the big-league rotation.