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Rodriguez made the necessary adjustments to his delivery so that he is no longer tipping his pitches, Meredith Perri of Mass Live reports. "I think by all reports and watching video of him, it looks like he's gained some comfort with the hand position that has been widely talked about," manager John Farrell said. "So required and needed adjustments have been made."

The organization's main goals for Rodriguez when he was optioned two weeks ago was to eliminate the pitch-tipping and gain more confidence in his slider. He showed progress in both areas during his two-start stint with Triple-A Pawtucket. At the time of the demotion, the Red Sox envisioned multiple starts for the left-hander, but they are desperate for healthy starters so he gets back to MLB more quickly.

Walker could return to the Mariners in two weeks after a specialist confirmed the initial diagnosis of tendinitis in his foot, Shannon Drayer of MyNortwest.com reports.

This is good news for Walker, who was placed on the disabled list on July 6. Although he may not return when first eligible, he should be back in the Mariners rotation before the end of July. Walker currently owns a 3.66 ERA in 86 innings with Seattle in 2016.

Rodriguez will start the first game after the All-Star Break, Scott Lauber of ESPN.com reports.

After struggling mightily with the Red Sox this season, going 1-3 with a 8.59 ERA over six starts, Rodriguez was sent down to Triple-A to regain his form. It appears he's found something in the minors as he's limited opponents to five hits and three walks in 10 combined innings over his two starts for Triple-A Pawtucket. The 23-year-old southpaw will look to carry over that success as he faces the Yankees on July 15 to start the season's second half.

Miley gave up four runs on 10 hits and two walks over 5.1 innings in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Royals. He struck out four.

Miley gave up three doubles, all in a three-run second inning. The Mariners have few options because of injuries, otherwise Miley's spot in the rotation might be in jeopardy. He's allowed at least four runs in five of his last eight starts and nine of 16 this season.

McCullers (4-3) gave up three earned runs on seven hits and four walks over four innings in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the A's. He struck out six.

The 22-year-old had control problems once again, issuing multiple free passes for the ninth time in his 10 starts this season. McCullers also surrendered the most earned runs he'd given up over the last four trips to the mound, and the four-inning stint was his shortest of the season. He'll look to rebound in his first post-All-Star break start.

Nolasco gave up four runs (three earned) over six innings on nine hits with two strikeouts to improve to 4-7 in Saturday's win over the Rangers.

It was a pretty typical outing for Nolasco as he didn't walk a batter (1.8 BB/9 this season) but also gave up nine hits (10.7 H/9). He's made all 18 starts in the first half and provides innings but he hasn't put his team in a position to win most games.

Hamels is expected to get his first start after the All-Star break Sunday, July 17, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Hamels has allowed 10 runs in his past 8.1 innings and gets a tough initial assignment in Wrigley, but the short week will provide limited opportunities to dip into your depth if you were leaning toward looking elsewhere in smaller leagues.

Perez will start the first game following the All-Star break, MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports.

Perez will have a tough initial assignment in Wrigley, but the short week following the All-Star game usually represents limited opportunities to play the matchup game with your depth players.

Darvish (shoulder) could come off the DL to start Texas' second game after the All-Star break if his rehab start at Double-A Frisco on Sunday goes well, T,R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

An official decision could come as early as late Sunday, though it's more likely that Texas will wait until early in the week to see if Darvish is able to go through his between-start bullpen session without any issues. A pitcher of Darvish's caliber is usually a slam dunk lineup addition, but he'll have a tough initial draw in Wrigley against the Cubs.

Perez will lead off the Rangers' rotation in the second half next Friday in Chicago against the Cubs.

Perez last pitched Wednesday when he allowed seven earned runs while taking the loss against Boston. It was his first loss after winning six straight decisions.