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Worley (2-1) gave up two runs on five hits and three walks over seven innings Sunday, striking out three, but came away with a no-decision in a 5-3 win over the Indians.

He threw 66 of 102 pitches for strikes in his longest outing of the year, and while Worley wasn't exactly fooling anybody (generating just five swinging strikes), he was in line for the win before Brad Brach gave up an unearned run in the eighth inning to tie the score 3-3. This performance was probably good enough to keep Worley in the rotation for another turn, but if so, he'll face a stiff test Friday in Toronto.

Severino was recalled from Triple-A Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday, Shane Hennigan of the Scranton Times-Tribune reports.

Severino struggled in seven starts for the Yankees earlier in the season, amassing an ugly 7.46 ERA and 1.69 WHIP across 35.0 cumulative innings. The 22-year-old has turned things around at Triple-A, however, posting a 3.25 ERA and 7-1 record in 10 starts. It's unclear exactly how the Yankees will use Severino, but it appears as though he'll be utilized in a relief role initially.

Perez allowed five runs on nine hits and a walk with three strikeouts over six innings in a no-decision Monday against Oakland.

Perez had lost three straight games entering Monday night and has now surrendered at least five runs in each of his past four starts. He has just six strikeouts in 21.2 innings over that span and has allowed a ridiculous 34 hits. He isn't fooling anybody right now, and he's going to have to figure out how to miss a bat before he can turn things around.

Keuchel (6-10) allowed two runs on six hits with five strikeouts over 7.2 innings but still took the loss Monday against the Yankees.

Keuchel extended his quality start streak to seven, but none of the last three have produced wins. Still, there's lots to like in Keuchel's recent stretch -- he owns a 2.72 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP over those seven starts. However, he has just 34 strikeouts over 46.1 innings in those seven starts, and unless he can find more whiffs, he won't make a full return to his Cy Young form from last season.

Rodon (wrist) lasted 3.2 innings during Monday's rehab start at Triple-A Charlotte, giving up two earned runs on five hits with two walks.

Rodon's minor league start wasn't picture perfect, but it might be the only Triple-A outing he needs before rejoining the White Sox. That said, the organization has yet to decide his next step.

Verlander (10-6) earned a win Monday by holding the Red Sox to one run over six innings. He gave up five hits, walked two and struck out five.

The veteran ace has now allowed a mere six earned runs in five starts this July, spanning 33.2 innings. Verlander's 144 strikeouts are already far above his total in a similar number of innings a season ago, and he is on pace to easily eclipse his 2014 total as well. The veteran righty will carry a 3.64 ERA and 1.08 WHIP into his start Sunday against the Astros.

Hill (blister) is still unable to throw without a protective covering on his left middle finger, but the club is optimistic he can start sometime on their upcoming road trip, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Hill's next start is still to be decided, but a DL trip seems unlikely at this point. "We're keeping him on the roster for a reason," manager Bob Melvin said. The road trip in question runs from Monday through next Thursday, which unfortunately leaves a big window of uncertainty for Hill's owners, but he should be expected to make his return at some point before the Athletics return home Aug. 5 against the Cubs.

Sale (suspension) will return to start Thursday's matchup with the Cubs, Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald reports.

Sale was hit with a five-game ban over the weekend for insubordination and destroying team equipment in an incident stemming from his displeasure with the White Sox's throwback uniforms. He'll return when first eligible Thursday for the last of four meetings between the crosstown rivals.

Severino, who was recalled by the Yankees on Monday, will pitch out of the bullpen, MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports.

With Aroldis Chapman getting dealt to the Cubs on Monday, the Yankees could use another shutdown reliever, and Severino should fit the bill. He posted a 3.25 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 57 strikeouts in 63.2 innings at Triple-A after getting bumped from the big league rotation earlier in the year, and his stuff should really play up in short bursts out of the bullpen. Of course, he could be transitioned back to the rotation if the Yankees have a need, but for now it seems he will only reliably provide fantasy owners with strikeouts and ratios.

Severino was recalled from Triple-A Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday, Shane Hennigan of the Scranton Times-Tribune reports.

Severino struggled in seven starts for the Yankees earlier in the season, amassing an ugly 7.46 ERA and 1.69 WHIP across 35.0 cumulative innings. The 22-year-old has turned things around at Triple-A, however, posting a 3.25 ERA and 7-1 record in 10 starts. It's unclear exactly how the Yankees will use Severino, but it appears as though he'll be utilized in a relief role initially.