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Rangers president of baseball operations Jon Daniels said last week that Arihara (shoulder) could be ready to return from the 60-day injured list in September, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Arihara has been on the shelf since late May, when he underwent surgery to remove an aneurysm and address artery damage in his right shoulder. Since Arihara's procedure wasn't a reconstructive one, he'll have a shot to pitch again in 2021, but his ability to return will likely hinge on him steering clear of any setbacks as he moves through a throwing program. Given that Arihara isn't believed to have resumed mound work at this stage of his recovery, he'll most likely be used as a reliever rather than a starter if he makes his way back to the Rangers in September.

Manning didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Twins, giving up four runs on five hits and a walk over five-plus innings. He struck out four.

The rookie didn't pitch too badly through five innings, but Brent Rooker led off the sixth with a solo shot and Manning walked Jorge Polanco before getting the hook, with Jose Cisnero then allowing the inherited runner to score. Manning remains a work in progress, but he has worked at least five innings in each of his last three starts, posting a 3.94 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB through 16 frames over that stretch.

Garcia allowed six runs (five earned) on six hits and one walk while striking out nine over 4.2 innings in a no-decision against the Mariners.

The Astros bequeathed six runs for Garcia before he threw his first pitch, and they had a 7-0 lead entering the bottom of the fourth inning when the wheels started to come off. Garcia needed only 38 pitches to get through the first three innings, but he had to expend another 49 to procure the next five outs before being pulled. He also had a throwing error that extended the fourth inning, when Seattle struck for three runs. On balance, the outing was an outlier for the rookie right-hander, who has a 3.19 ERA and 1.08 WHIP over 96 innings. If the rotation holds through Thursday's off day, Garcia lines up to pitch Sunday on the road against the Giants.

Keuchel (7-4) allowed four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three over six innings, taking the loss against Kansas City on Monday.

Keuchel was victimized by three home runs -- two by the hot-hitting Jorge Soler -- while the White Sox's offense generated only five hits. The left-hander doesn't usually give up a lot of home runs, but he's allowed at least one in his last five starts (eight in 27 innings), going 1-2 with a 5.33 ERA during that run. Keuchel's next start is expected to be come Saturday at home against Cleveland.

Manager Charlie Montoyo said Manoah (back) could return from the injured list to start Saturday versus the Royals, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

The right-hander was scheduled to throw 60-to-75 pitches in a simulated game Monday, and Montoyo's comments indicate that session went well. If confirmed to start Saturday, Manoah shouldn't face significant workload limitations in his first start off the injured list given Monday's pitch count.

Sale (elbow) will make at least two more rehab starts before being activated from the 60-day injured list, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

After a few non-arm-related setbacks over the winter, Sale's recovery from Tommy John surgery has gone smoothly for some time now. He's looked good in three rehab starts, allowing just two runs in 10.1 innings of work while striking out 20 and walking just one. He got up to 64 pitches in his most recent outing, so he could get to around 80 for Triple-A Worcester on Saturday. He'll still need at least one more rehab outing after that, which could put him on track to return Aug. 10 against the Rays if he remains on normal rest.

Civale (finger) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

This may be little more than a procedural move, as Civale still has plenty of work to do as he works his way back from a sprained middle finger. He suffered that injury in late June and originally had a 4-to-5-week timetable, however, a period which has already elapsed. He'll now be ineligible to return before late August. The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the team to add Alex Young, who was claimed off waivers in a corresponding move.

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said Monday that Kirby hasn't pitched at High-A Everett since July 10 due to right shoulder fatigue, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Dipoto noted that Kirby isn't dealing with any structural issues with the shoulder, and the Mariners remain optimistic that he'll slot back into the Everett rotation in a week or two. The 23-year-old right-hander posted a 2.56 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 50:8 K:BB across 38.2 innings over his first eight starts with Everett before the shoulder issue surfaced.

Schmidt (elbow) struck out five over three scoreless frames in his first rehab start Monday for the Yankees' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate. He surrendered one hit and walked none.

Though he was facing off against a slew of largely overmatched teenaged Tigers prospects, Schmidt was about as impressive as he could have been in his 2021 debut in affiliated ball. The Yankees have yet to determine the next step for the 25-year-old right-hander, but he could make his next rehab start at a full-season affiliate after acing his first test in his return from a right elbow strain. Once his rehab assignment is completed, Schmidt will need to be activated from the Yankees' 60-day injured list, and he'll most likely be optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at that time.

Schmidt (elbow) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Monday with the Yankees' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate.

Schmidt recently tossed a two-inning simulated game at the Yankees' spring-training complex, so he's expected to stretch out to three innings or 45 pitches in his first rehab outing, which also marks his 2021 debut in affiliated ball. The Yankees are seemingly preparing for Schmidt to build up his pitch count for starting duty, but a relief role probably represents his most realistic path to making an impact for the big club in the second half of the season.