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Severino (triceps) might be used as a sixth starter when he's healthy enough to return, the New York Daily News reports.

The Yankees rotation has pitched well in his absence and since the 22-year-old struggled mightily when healthy (0-6, 7.46 ERA) there's speculation about his role when he comes back. The club is entering a long stretch without a day off, so a six-man rotation could be deployed one or two times through, but it remains to be seen what the plan will be going forward.

Kluber (4-5) picked up the win Wednesday afternoon against the White Sox. He tossed 7.1 innings, allowing two runs (one earned), seven hits and a walk while striking out nine.

The 2014 AL Cy Young winner has struggled at times this season, but he was near top form Wednesday while picking up his third win of the month. Kluber trimmed his ERA to 3.78, the second-lowest number it has been all season, while slicing his WHIP slightly to 1.11. He'll face a tough task when he takes on the Rangers in his next start Tuesday.

Quintana held the Indians to three runs on five hits over six innings Wednesday, but he still earned his fourth loss of the season.

This was vintage Quintana in that he pitched well, but did not receive the run support necessary to earn the win. His eight strikeouts were his most in May, and he now has an outstanding 60:11 K:BB through 10 starts. Almost more amazing is the fact that he has allowed just one home run on the season. He has historically been stingy with home runs, but that number will undoubtedly change in the near future.

Rodriguez (knee) is expected to start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Sunday, so it is unlikely that the Red Sox think he is ready to return yet, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

Rodriguez has a 3.54 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in five starts at Triple-A this season and appears to be nearing the end of his rehab assignments. If he performs well on Sunday there's a chance he could return to the Red Sox starting rotation sometime next week.

Bundy failed to record an out in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Astros in the 13th inning, giving up a run on two hits and two walks.

Bundy has now surrendered at least one run in each of his last three appearances, which has caused his ERA to jump three runs. A trip to Triple-A Norfolk would probably be beneficial, but alas, Bundy is out of options.

Severino (triceps) will make his first rehab start Saturday for High-A Tampa, the Associated Press reports.

The Yankees rested Severino for about two weeks after he was diagnosed with a mild triceps strain, but he's apparently shown enough improvement with his condition to test out his arm. Given that Severino was sporting a 7.46 ERA and 1.68 WHIP over his first seven starts, the Yankees may want the 22-year-old to complete a couple of rehab outings before returning from the DL. It's not guaranteed he'll take back a spot in the rotation from Ivan Nova or CC Sabathia once he's activated.

Eovaldi (5-2) limited the Blue Jays to two hits and three walks over six innings while striking out five batters in Tuesday's 6-0 win.

The only two hits Eovaldi surrendered were singles, as the Blue Jays struggled to catch up to his premium velocity. The three walks tied a season high for Eovaldi, but he's done a much better job of limiting his free passes compared to last season. His walk rate sits at a respectable 5.9 percent over his 54.2 innings.

Sale (9-1) allowed six runs on seven hits and four walks with seven strikeouts as he lasted just 3.1 innings in a loss Tuesday against Cleveland.

Sale's season had been nearly perfect and he was bound to slip up at some point. This marks his first start all season in which he has failed to go at least five innings or hold his opponent to three runs or fewer, and just the second time an opponent has scored more than one run off him since April 9. Sale was still nasty -- he drew nine swinging strikes in striking out seven -- but he was wild all day and caught too much of the plate when he could find the zone. He'll look to get back on track Sunday against Kansas City.

Perez (2-4) allowed five hits and two walks over six shutout innings with six strikeouts in Tuesday's win over the Angels.

Perez had the Angels waving, as he induced 10 swinging strikes in just 89 pitches before the Rangers turned it over to their bullpen. He also showed sharp control, with 18 first-pitch strikes to 23 batters. Perez used a pair of double plays to escape jams and managed to strand the bases loaded to preserve the shutout in the sixth inning. Perez now has allowed two runs or fewer in five of his past six starts and has a 3.13 ERA despite a rough 37:30 K:BB in 60.1 innings.

Rodriguez (knee) allowed four hits and a walk while striking out six in seven scoreless innings for Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday. He threw 102 pitches, 69 for strikes.

Rodriguez's fastball velocity topped out at 92 mph, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe, still below the level it was last season, but this was the most confident Rodriguez has looked in his five rehab starts. The Red Sox have enough time left on his rehab clock for one more start if they want to delay a decision, but he sure looks ready right now.