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Manager Aaron Boone said Cole (hamstring) isn't scheduled to undergo an MRI and is "optimistic" the injury was caught early enough to avoid any real problems after leaving Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. Cole (14-7) was charged with the loss after giving up three runs (two earned) on five hits with two strikeouts and two walks over 3.2 innings.

Cole's removal from Tuesday's contest appears to have been a precautionary move, though that doesn't automatically mean he'll be able to make his next turn through the rotation. The Yankees have lost eight of their past 10 games and can ill afford to be without their ace for any significant period down the stretch while attempting to secure a playoff spot.

Giolito (hamstring) threw at max effort Tuesday and is expected to throw a bullpen session in the next couple days, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

The right-hander landed on the injured list Friday with a strained left hamstring, and his quick return to throwing with no limitations confirms the injury as a minor concern. Giolito is expected to require two bullpen sessions before being activated, and he could be in the mix to rejoin the starting rotation next week.

Lynn (knee) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Lynn completed a bullpen session Tuesday and will throw at least one more bullpen before potentially rejoining the starting rotation. He was only expected to miss one start after landing on the IL with knee inflammation in late August, but it now appears he'll be out for at least two turns through the rotation. There's a chance the 34-year-old could start this weekend against the Red Sox, otherwise he should return to action during the three-game set versus the Angels, which begins next Tuesday.

Cole was pulled from Tuesday's start against the Blue Jays with left hamstring tightness.

Cole walked off the field with an athletic trainer completely under his own power, so there's a chance his removal from the contest was precautionary. Another update figures to be available following the completion of Tuesday's contest. He was charged with three runs (two earned) on five hits with two walks and two strikeouts across 3.2 innings and remains in line for the loss with the Yankees currently trailing 4-1 in the fifth inning.

Cole was removed from Tuesday's start against the Blue Jays during the fourth inning with an apparent injury, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

Cole allowed two runs on two hits and a walk to open the fourth inning before departing with an athletic trainer. The 30-year-old appeared to be flexing his right hand a bit before exiting, though the specifics of the issue remain unclear. He leaves in line for the loss with the Yankees trailing 3-1 after allowing three runs on five hits with two strikeouts and two walks across 3.2 innings, though the potential injury is obviously more important than Tuesday's results.

Lynn (knee) is throwing a bullpen session Tuesday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Manager Tony La Russa said Lynn was only expected to miss one start after Lynn was placed on the injured list with right knee inflammation in late August, and Tuesday's bullpen session could be his final hurdle before rejoining the rotation. Dallas Keuchel and Reynaldo Lopez are penciled in as the respective starters for Wednesday and Thursday in Oakland, potentially leaving Lynn to make his return Friday versus Boston.

Rodon (shoulder) will play catch Tuesday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Manager Tony La Russa said Tuesday that Rodon is "penciled in" to start one of the team's weekend games against the Red Sox, but a final decision on his status hasn't been reached. The White Sox will likely get a better idea of the southpaw's availability based on how he feels after Tuesday's throwing session.

Dunn (shoulder inflammation) is nearing a rehab stint and will pitch out of the bullpen if he is able to return to the big-league club this season, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Dunn probably doesn't have time to get fully stretched out as a starter, so the Mariners will prioritize getting him back in a relief role. He has been sidelined since June 17 and has a 3.75 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 49 strikeouts in 50.1 innings.

Stripling (oblique) is making a rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A Buffalo, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

If things go well in this start, Stripling could be an option to pitch in Saturday's doubleheader in Baltimore on three days' rest, although he obviously wouldn't log a full starter's workload in that scenario. Either way, it seems like he will be back in the big-league rotation in short order if he avoids setbacks.

Montas (visa issues) was reinstated from the restricted list Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

He was placed on the restricted list for the team's trip to Toronto due to visa issues but can be activated now that the A's have returned to Oakland. Montas will start Wednesday at home against the White Sox.