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Martin (0-2) took the loss Friday versus the Rays, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks with one strikeout in 5.1 innings.

Vince Velasquez (groin) went on the injured list Friday, and Martin was called up from Triple-A Charlotte to make the start. All four of the runs on his line came in the first inning, which was capped off by a two-run home run from Randy Arozarena. In 10.1 big-league innings this year, Martin has allowed five runs, 10 hits and four walks with eight strikeouts. He tentatively lines up for a difficult home start versus the Dodgers next week if he stays in the rotation throughout Velasquez's absence.

McClanahan (6-2) earned the win Friday over the White Sox. He allowed two runs on six hits and struck out eight without issuing a walk in six innings.

By his recent standards, this was a little bit of a downturn for McClanahan, who allowed multiple runs for the first time since May 5. He's picked up wins in four straight starts and five of his last six outings, and he had all the support he needed Friday after the first inning. The southpaw is now at a 2.10 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 89:12 K:BB across 64.1 innings in 11 starts this year. He'll look to keep rolling at home versus the Cardinals next week.

Lynn (knee) gave up three runs on four hits and one walk over four innings Friday in a rehab start for Triple-A Charlotte, Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

He built up to 62 pitches after throwing 39 pitches in his previous outing. According to Gregor, Lynn will require at least one more rehab start before joining the White Sox.

Cole (5-1) allowed two hits over seven scoreless frames Friday, striking out nine and earning a win over the Tigers.

Cole was dominant Friday, carrying a perfect game bid into the seventh inning before allowing a pair of two-out singles to Jonathan Schoop and Miguel Cabrera. The 31-year-old righty has struck out at least nine batters in five of his last six outings, posting a terrific 54:5 K:BB with a 2.66 ERA during that stretch. Cole is now sporting a 2.78 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP through 11 starts this season. He's projected to take the mound in Minnesota next week.

Sale (ribs) could face hitters next week, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

He has thrown a string of bullpen sessions this week and will throw another one this weekend before potentially ramping up his throwing program. It's unclear how many rehab outings he will need before returning from the injured list.

McCullers (forearm) threw 20 pitches off the mound Friday with his fastball velocity bumping up to 87 mph, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

In Tuesday's bullpen session he hit 86 mph with his fastball, so he is making gradual improvements. It doesn't sound like he is particularly close to returning to the big-league rotation, given where his velocity is and the fact he hasn't faced hitters yet.

German (shoulder) is expected to throw a sim game in the coming days, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

He could start a rehab assignment if the sim game goes well. German has been sidelined all season with a shoulder impingement. Given the quality of the Yankees' rotation, he could be optioned to Triple-A once healthy or he could be used as a multi-inning reliever.

Ryu is dealing with a forearm strain and elbow inflammation and will be forced to miss multiple weeks, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Ryu was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, and it appears likely that he'll be forced to spend more than the minimum amount of time on the shelf. The southpaw will receive additional opinions on his injury, but Ross Stripling will take his place in the starting rotation for now, with Nate Pearson (illness) also a possible option once he gets stretched out at Triple-A.

Olson has a 3.20 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 66:10 K:BB over nine starts (45 innings) for Double-A Erie.

The Tigers have developed a number of intriguing pitching prospects over the last few years, and Olson -- a 13th-round pick by the Brewers in 2018 who came over in last year's Daniel Norris trade -- may be their latest success story. He struggled mightily with his control across two levels last season, but that hasn't been an issue at all this year -- and, if anything, he's gotten unlucky with his ERA. Olson has a violent delivery that may expose him to some injury risk, but with the command improvements and strikeout ability he's shown so far in 2022, there's a lot to like here.

Allard was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Allard has not logged more than three innings in any of his big-league appearances this season, although he had been working as a starter at Triple-A. Look for him to work in long relief.