MLB Player News

The Blue Jays list Ryu (elbow) as their probable starter for Wednesday's home game against the White Sox, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Even though he was pulled in his most recent start Thursday against the Angels due to left elbow tightness, Ryu looks like he completed a bullpen session over the weekend without incident. With the benefit of an off day Monday, Ryu will be returning to the bump on five days' rest rather than his usual four and shouldn't face any major restrictions with his workload.

Lynn (knee) reported to Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday to start his rehab assignment, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

The veteran right-hander threw about 40 pitches during live batting practice Tuesday and is now progressing to a rehab assignment. Lynn is expected to require three rehab starts before being activated from the injured list, putting him in line to make his season debut in mid-June, assuming he avoids any setbacks.

German (shoulder) has been throwing live batting practices, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, and he could begin a rehab assignment soon, according to the Associated Press.

The right-hander is currently on the 60-day IL, but he is "doing really well" according to manager Aaron Boone. German has been working to build up his arm at the Yankees' complex in Tampa, Florida, by throwing to hitters there. He appears to be nearing the next phase of his rehab, which would likely involve a stint with a minor-league club.

Lorenzen registered a no-decision during Saturday's 6-5 loss to Toronto, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks with two strikeouts in 6.2 innings.

Lorenzen breezed through the middle innings but surrendered one run on three hits in the first inning and two runs on three baserunners in the seventh before being removed. The 30-year-old has now gone at least six innings in six of his eight starts and has allowed one run or fewer in half while permitting at least three in the other four. Lorenzen lines up to square off against Philadelphia when he pitches again, scheduled for next weekend.

Cueto (0-1) took the loss against the Cubs on Saturday, allowing five runs on nine hits and three walks over 6.2 innings while striking out two.

Cueto entered the contest having tossed 12 scoreless frames over his first two starts, but he couldn't extend the strong stretch against the crosstown rival Cubs. The veteran hurler gave up three runs over the first two innings and surrendered another pair in the seventh before he was lifted with two outs. Cueto also struck out a season-low two batters and tallied a season-high three walks. He'll look to get in the win column for the first time this season in his next start, which is lined up to come in Toronto late next week.

Kikuchi didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 6-5 victory over the Angels, allowing two runs on nine hits and one walk with four strikeouts in five innings.

Kikuchi was able to keep Los Angeles off the board until the fifth inning, when he put on four runners and let in two runs. The 30-year-old has now failed to surpass 5.1 innings in seven of his nine starts and Saturday's one-walk performance was only his second start eclipsing that threshold. Kikuchi takes a 3.47 ERA and 1.27 WHIP into his next start, scheduled to come next weekend against Minnesota.

Urquidy (4-2) took the loss during Saturday's 6-0 loss to Seattle, allowing six runs (five earned) on 12 hits and two walks with four strikeouts in 4.2 innings.

Urquidy surrendered runs in four of his five innings while putting a season-high 14 runners on base. The poor start comes on the heels of arguably the 26-year-old's best performance, and he's now failed to surpass five innings in six of his nine starts. He'll carry a 4.80 ERA and bottom-five 1.58 WHIP into another start next weekend against Kansas City.

Gilbert (5-2) earned the win during Saturday's 6-0 victory over Houston, allowing four hits with five strikeouts in seven scoreless innings.

Gilbert got better as the game progressed Saturday, putting two Astros on in the first and third innings before retiring the last 10 he faced. The 25-year-old has now gone seven innings in each of his last three starts, though Saturday's game is the first Seattle has won in his last five turns. Gilbert takes a 2.29 ERA and 1.03 WHIP into a scheduled start for next weekend against the Rangers.

Cole allowed a run on two hits and three walks with 10 strikeouts in six innings versus the Rays on Saturday. He did not factor in the decision.

This was Cole's third game with double-digit strikeouts, and also his third start where he's permitted multiple walks. The run he gave up came on a Randy Arozarena single in the sixth inning. Cole has logged quality starts in five of his last six outings. The Yankees' ace has a 3.12 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 72:15 K:BB across 57.2 innings in 10 starts overall. He owns a 4-1 record and will look to get back in the win column in a home start versus the Tigers next week.

Kluber allowed a run on three hits and struck out five in six innings versus the Yankees on Saturday. He did not factor in the decision.

Kluber alternated effective and short starts during May, ending the month on a high note with one of his best outings of the year. The only run against him came on an Anthony Rizzo sacrifice fly in the first inning. Kluber has a 4.03 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 42:8 K:BB in 44.2 innings across nine starts this year, but it's a pair of bad games (four runs allowed to the Red Sox on April 22 and eight runs to the Angels on May 10) that have inflated his numbers. He carries a 1-2 record into next week's projected road start versus the Rangers.