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Hill (knee) hopes to start Tuesday's game against the Astros, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Hill has been sidelined since early July due to a knee injury, but he made a rehab start at Double-A Portland on Thursday and allowed a run on four hits and no walks while striking out five in three innings. If the southpaw is cleared to return from the injured list to make Tuesday's start, he'll likely have his pitch count monitored since he tossed just 56 pitches during Thursday's rehab outing.

Feltner was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.

He has a 6.15 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 33 strikeouts in 33.2 innings in the majors this season. Feltner last pitched July 24 at Triple-A and tossed five innings, so he should be capable of working in long relief this weekend at home against the Dodgers.

Peterson was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Peterson wasn't listed as a starter for any games during the Mets' weekend series against Miami, and he'll ultimately head to the minors with Jacob deGrom (shoulder) on track to make his season debut next week. Peterson posted a 4.64 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 21.1 innings over six outings in July and will be a candidate for a call-up if the Mets need an additional starter at some point.

Odorizzi (finger) is scheduled to start Sunday against the Mariners, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Odorizzi dealt with a blister during his previous start Monday against the A's, but he's apparently been cleared to make his next turn through the rotation. He surrendered six runs during that outing and has a 5.91 ERA and 17:3 K:BB across 21.1 innings through four starts in July.

Martin was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.

Martin has made six appearances (three starts) for the White Sox this year, posting a 4.67 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 27 innings. Although he's served exclusively as a starter in the minors this year, he should serve as a multi-inning option out of the big-league bullpen after Parker Markel was outrighted to Charlotte on Friday.

Bradish (shoulder) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and will start Friday against the Reds.

Bradish landed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation in late June but recently made three rehab appearances and posted a 1.42 ERA and 0.47 WHIP in 12.2 innings. The right-hander will rejoin the rotation now that he's back to full health. Over 10 major-league starts this year, he's recorded a 7.38 ERA and 1.77 WHIP in 46.1 innings.

Lynch (hand) struck out six over four innings and allowed one earned run on two hits and no walks in his rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Omaha.

The southpaw tossed 54 pitches Tuesday, so he could require only one more rehab start this weekend to get fully stretched out before the Royals activate him from the 15-day injured list. Lynch was placed on the IL on July 17 due to a blister on his pitching hand.

McCullers (forearm) made a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, covering three innings and striking out four while allowing two earned runs on three hits and one walk.

After making his first rehab start and 2022 debut with Double-A Corpus Christi on July 22, McCullers returned to the mound on four days' rest to pitch for the Astros' top affiliate. He built up to 52 pitches (30 strikes) in the outing and will likely need to complete at least two more rehab starts before the Astros are comfortable bringing him back from the 60-day injured list. Jake Odorizzi (finger) and Jose Urquidy would seemingly be most at risk of losing their spots in Houston's six-man rotation once McCullers is activated, and a trade to clear a spot for the 28-year-old wouldn't come as a surprise.

Bello will be available out of the bullpen behind opener Austin Davis during Friday's game against the Brewers, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

The rookie was initially listed as the starter for Friday's matchup, but the Red Sox will instead choose to utilize Davis as the opener, potentially leaving bulk reliever duties for Bello. Bello hasn't been very sharp to begin his major-league career, posting a 10.50 ERA and 2.50 WHIP in 12 innings over three starts.

Ashcraft did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks over 6.2 innings against the Marlins. He struck out six.

Ashcraft allowed three or fewer earned runs for the eighth time this season, but the Reds' bullpen was unable to hold onto a two-run lead after the right-hander left the game. Over his last two outings, Ashcraft has struck out 14 batters across 11.1 innings. His next start is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday's rematch with Miami.