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McCullers didn't factor into the decision Friday, surrendering seven hits, five earned runs and three walks over 4.2 innings in Friday's 7-6 victory over the Red Sox. He struck out four.

The 22-year-old didn't give up any homers, but was otherwise touched up consistently by one of the hottest offenses in the majors at the already-tough venue of Fenway. He threw 55 of his 89 pitches for strikes, but only induced six missed swings overall. McCullers will try for a better encore performance against the Rangers next Friday.

Gibson (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Friday but will likely need a few more sessions before he's ready for a minor league rehabilitation assignment, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Since he'll likely need two outings or more on a rehab assignment, it doesn't look like he'll return before the start of June.

Nolasco did not factor into the decision in Friday's 7-6 loss to the Indians, giving up four hits, four earned runs and three walks over six innings. He struck out three.

Nolasco was adequate, but fell victim to the long ball in back-to-back frames. Yan Gomes touched him up for a solo job in the second, while Jason Kipnis did the honors in the third inning. It's been a recurring trend for the 33-year-old, who has surrendered at least one gopher ball in five of seven starts this season and double-digit flyballs in four of those contests as well. His ERA has been on a steady climb, rising after each of his last four starts.

Quintana (finger) will take the mound Saturday against the Yankees.

Quintana dealt with a finger cramp during his last start Sunday, but the issue appears to have subsided and he's not expected to be limited Saturday as he takes on the Yankees. The left-hander leads the AL in ERA (1.38) through seven starts, having allowed just seven earned runs through 45.2 innings.

Rodriguez (knee) had his scheduled rehabilitation start Friday for Triple-A Pawtucket rained out. He'll pitch in one of Saturday's doubleheader games.

Minor league doubleheaders are shortened to seven innings on both ends, but the Red Sox feel that's enough time to get Rodriguez up to 100 pitches. More than the pitch count, the Red Sox will be looking to see some additional velocity out of the left-hander's fastball.

Sale was outstanding again Friday night allowing just one run on six hits, he did not issue a walk, and struck out six in a complete game win over the Yankees.

It's difficult to find new words to describe Sale (8-0) when he's in a groove. He needed just 99 pitches (71 for strikes) to keep his record perfect and lower his ERA to a microscopic 1.67 on the year. People still whisper about injury risk based on his violent delivery, but until that happens, if it ever does, he clearly remains a top tier starting pitcher. He'll face off against the Astros in Chicago next time out.

Severino is headed to the 15-day DL after being diagnosed with a mild right triceps strain, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

For now, no structural damage has been reported for Severino after the Yankees had him undergo an MRI on Friday night. He won't pick up a baseball for the next five-to-seven days, and figures to be evaluated again prior to resuming throwing. The Yankees have not announced a replacement for him in the rotation, but it seems likely that he'll miss at least three turns in the rotation.

Severino was sent for an MRI on his right elbow after leaving his start Friday night during the third inning due to injury.

Prior to his departure, Severino was ineffective to the tune of allowing seven runs on seven hits over 2.2 innings. He also walked four and hit a batter, throwing 46 of his 81 pitches for strikes. Once the results of the MRI are made public, a timetable for his return to the mound should become clear, but his chances of making his next scheduled start are questionable at best.

Verlander allowed just one run on four hits, walking two and striking out eight over eight innings of a 1-0 loss to Baltimore on Friday night.

Verlander (2-4) has turned in two gems in a row, allowing just one run in his last 15 innings while punching out 17, but he has no wins to show for it. His ERA dropped to 4.71 and the Tigers have to be hoping this was a performance he can duplicate going forward. He'll attempt to do just that in his next start at home against the Twins.

Severino exited Friday's matchup with the White Sox early with an apparent injury, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Severino was noticeably uncomfortable while on the mound. He threw 81 pitches over 2.2 innings and surrendered seven earned runs prior to leaving the game. Expect an update on his status when more information becomes available.