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Gonzales (5-1) took the loss against the Cubs on Wednesday by giving up six runs (three earned) on five hits over only 1.2 innings. He struck out two and walked three.

Gonzales fired a scoreless first frame but fell apart during the second inning as the Cubs scored six runs and sent 12 batters to the plate. An error from Domingo Santana in the outfield certainly didn't help, but Gonzales clearly didn't have his best command Wednesday as he issued a season-high three walks in the short start. The 27-year-old has a 3.28 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 36:12 K:BB through 46.2 innings, and will look for a rebound performance next week at Yankee Stadium.

Snell (2-3) took the loss in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader at Kansas City by allowing seven runs on six hits over three innings. He struck out two and walked three.

Snell faced the Royals for the second time in a row Wednesday and once again failed to complete four innings. The reigning AL Cy Young winner has now given up 10 runs (nine earned) across 6.1 innings against the Royals. The 26-year-old has a 4.31 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 41:9 K:BB for the season and next lines up to start Monday versus the Diamondbacks.

Rodon gave up three runs on five hits and two walks over 3.2 innings during Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Orioles. He struck out six but did not factor in the decision.

Rodon failed to get through four innings for his second straight start, though he was able to limit the damage to three runs Wednesday. The 26-year-old has been up-and-down to begin the season and will carry a 5.19 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 46:17 K:BB into Monday's start at Cleveland.

Perez (4-0) gave up four hits and two walks while striking out seven over eight scoreless innings taking a win over the Astros on Wednesday.

Perez managed to get seven strikeouts while only forcing seven swinging strikes. The 28-year-old has delivered quality starts in three of his four starts after beginning the year out of the bullpen. He has a 4-0 record with a 3.41 ERA and 30:14 K:BB through 34.1 innings this season. Perez will get his next start Monday at Toronto.

Kluber was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of his right forearm Wednesday after undergoing X-rays, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Kluber was struck by a 102.2-mph line drive in the right forearm during Wednesday's start at Miami. The veteran right-hander should receive a recovery timetable Thursday as he returns to Cleveland to be further evaluated. The Indians' depth in the starting rotation will be tested even further with Mike Clevinger (back) already on the 60-day injured list.

Kluber was diagnosed with a right forearm bruise and is undergoing X-rays after leaving Wednesday's start at Miami, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Kluber was hit in the forearm by a 102.2-mph line drive during the fifth inning Wednesday and was promptly removed from the game.

Kluber was removed from Wednesday's start against the Marlins after being hit in the right arm by a line drive, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Brian Anderson ripped a 102.2-mph liner back up the middle and it appeared to hit Kluber in the right forearm/elbow area. The 33-year-old allowed three runs on eight hits with three strikeouts before exiting the contest. More information should become available as the veteran right-hander is evaluated.

Canning will remain in the majors for at least one more start, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Canning won't pitch in this weekend's two-game series against the Astros in Mexico, but will take the mound sometime during next week's series versus the Tigers, which begins Tuesday. The 22-year-old did not factor in the decision during his major-league debut, giving up three runs on four hits over 4.1 innings while striking out six.

Gilbert was promoted from Low-A West Virginia to High-A Modesto on Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Gilbert, the 14th overall pick in the 2018 first-year player draft, earned the promotion after dominating at Low-A, posting a 1.83 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 30:5 K:BB through four starts (19.2 innings) with West Virginia. The soon-to-be 22-year-old will look to keep things rolling as he faces a tougher challenge with Modesto.

Cobb is getting his back examined in Baltimore, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Cobb, who was placed on the injured list Sunday, is apparently still experiencing some soreness, prompting the Orioles to send him for a follow-up appointment. A timetable for his return will hopefully come into focus following his upcoming evaluation.