MLB Player News

General manager Brian Cashman said Sunday that Severino (lat) won't be ready to return from the 60-day injured list until after the All-Star break, Jim Bowden of The Athletic reports.

Since he's been sidelined all season, Severino is eligible for reinstatement from the IL in late May, but there's been little evidence to date suggesting that the right-hander was trending toward returning at that time. Instead, the 25-year-old was more realistically targeting an activation in early July, but Cashman's comments suggest that timeline has been pushed back even further. Severino remains in the midst of a six-week shutdown program after being diagnosed April 9 with a Grade 2 lat strain following an unsuccessful long-toss session. Even if he hits no further snags in his rehab, he won't be ready to throw again until late May and will likely require a multi-start rehab assignment before coming off the IL.

Bundy (1-4) earned the win by allowing only three hits across 7.1 scoreless innings during Saturday's 3-0 win over the Rays. He struck out four and walked one.

Bundy had lost four consecutive decisions entering Saturday but turned things around by generating 16 swinging strikes from the Rays. The 26-year-old has a 5.30 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 38:14 K:BB over 35.2 innings and lines up to face the Angels next weekend.

Chirinos (4-1) took the loss against the Orioles on Saturday while allowing three runs on seven hits across 7.1 innings. He struck out three and walked one.

Chirinos was originally expected to follow an opener Saturday but was instead used as a traditional starter and ended up delivering 7.1 strong innings for the Rays. The 25-year-old has pitched well with a 3.52 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 29:7 K:BB over 38.1 innings, with most of the damage coming in one outing in which he allowed six runs over 2.1 innings. Chirinos should take the mound next weekend against the Yankees.

Carrasco allowed four runs on seven hits and zero walks across 7.2 innings during Saturday's 5-4 win over the Mariners. He struck out nine but did not factor in the decision.

Carrasco did a fantastic job limiting baserunners Saturday but was hurt by the long ball, though thankfully all four homers he surrendered were solo shots. The 32-year-old had given up four home runs over 27.2 innings this season prior to Saturday. Carrasco will carry a 5.60 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 50:7 K:BB into Thursday's start versus the White Sox.

Bassitt allowed three runs on five hits with six strikeouts and two walks in a no-decision against the Pirates on Saturday.

The Athletics spotted Bassitt a three-run lead, but he coughed that up by allowing two home runs to Josh Bell. He then left with a one-run lead, but the bullpen gave up three runs in the loss. It was disappointing to see the 30-year-old unable to hold onto an early lead, but he is still 1-0 with a 2.12 ERA and 0.94 WHIP with 22 strikeouts in 17 frames. His next start will be Friday against the Indians at home.

Miley (2-2) allowed two earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two across six innings to earn the win Saturday against the Angels.

Miley was provided with plenty of run support as the Astros scored at least one run in the first six innings of the game, pacing him to his second win of the season. While he struck out just two, Miley limited hard contact, holding the Angels to just one home run and one double. Though he won't be a strong source of strikeouts, Miley has a 3.20 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 39.1 innings and seven starts this season. He'll likely draw his next start Thursday against the Rangers.

Rodriguez allowed one run on six hits with six strikeouts and two walks across six innings in a victory over the White Sox on Saturday.

With major run support, Rodriguez settled in for one of his best starts of the year. The right-hander allowed his run in the first inning and then had to work around trouble in the second, but he was perfect in three of his final four frames. Rodriguez had an absolutely awful start to the year, but he has given up just one run in two of his last three outings. He is 3-2 with a 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 41 strikeouts in 36.2 innings. His next start is scheduled for Friday at home against the Mariners.

Lynn (4-2) allowed five runs on eight hits and five walks while striking out three over six innings in a win over the Blue Jays on Saturday.

This was not a strong performance from the right-hander, but the Rangers' offense powered him to another win, his fourth in his last five turns. Lynn is doing a good job keeping the ball in the yard and his walk rate is down overall -- the ERA estimators suggest he deserves quite a bit better. That said, you need not look further back than April 23 for an example of the type of downside Lynn brings to the table (eight runs over 3.1 innings). Lynn gets the Astros in Houston next week.

Heaney (elbow) will face hitters Sunday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Heaney has been battling an elbow issue since early March. His expected return date remains unclear, but the length of his absence means he'll likely need a few rehab outings before returning to the roster.

Chirinos will start Saturday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Chirinos had been expected to follow opener Ryne Stanek, but potential weather issues caused a change of plans. Chirinos has averaged over five innings per appearance this season, though only three of his six outings have come as starts.