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Rodon has both a blood blister and a split nail, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

It's possible the issues explain why Rodon allowed eight hits in five innings against the Brewers on Thursday, though he struck out seven batters and only allowed one run, so it's hard to say he pitched poorly. The lefty won't pitch in the All-Star Game as a result of his finger troubles, but it's not yet clear whether either issue will delay his first start of the second half.

Baz (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Baz hit the injured list Thursday with a right elbow sprain. He'll be shut down for a month after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection, so he likely wouldn't have had a chance to return within 60 days even without this transaction. He'll now be officially unable to make it back before September 9, and it's not yet clear if he'll be ready to return on that date or at any point over the last month of the regular season.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that German (shoulder) could fill the rotation spot of Luis Severino (lat) after the All-Star break, Max Goodman of SI.com reports.

German made his final rehab appearance with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday, pitching six scoreless innings and allowing three hits and one walk while striking out one. He threw 65 pitches in the outing, so he's at least within range of a starter's workload. German will likely be on a pitch count for a start or two if he does move into the big-league rotation, and it's not yet clear how long Severino will be out, so expectations should be tempered in terms of German's second-half outlook in fantasy.

McCullers (forearm) threw approximately 40 pitches over two innings during a simulated game Saturday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

McCullers has faced hitters several times over the last few weeks, and he was able to mix in all of his pitches Saturday, including about 15 breaking balls. He said afterward that he felt good, and he'll be evaluated Sunday to see how he feels. If he checks out well Sunday, the right-hander will likely be cleared to begin a rehab assignment soon.

Dunn (shoulder) will make his fifth rehab start at Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Dunn built up to 74 pitches during Tuesday's rehab start at Louisville, and he's expected to throw approximately 85 pitches Sunday. While the right-hander has made good progress in recent weeks, he's expected to require another rehab start after the All-Star break prior to returning from the injured list.

Gomber will start Sunday's game against the Pirates, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

The Rockies initially expected Antonio Senzatela (shoulder) to start Sunday's matchup, but Gomber will take the mound since manager Bud Black wants Gomber to keep getting back on track following some early-season struggles. Over his last four outings, the southpaw has posted a 4.19 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 19.1 innings.

Senzatela (shoulder) won't start Sunday's game against the Pirates, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Senzatela was initially expected to return to start the Rockies' final game ahead of the All-Star break, but Austin Gomber will draw the start instead. The right-hander will presumably get some extra rest during the team's layoff but will likely be able to return shortly after the All-Star break.

DeGrom (shoulder) is slated to throw live BP on Tuesday, Deesha Thosar of FoxSports.com reports.

DeGrom has made three rehab starts over the last few weeks, and he stretched out to 42 pitches during his most recent outing. His live BP over the All-Star break will serve as his fourth rehab appearance, and he'll be re-evaluated afterward. If he feels good following the throwing session, deGrom should be in the mix to rejoin the Mets' rotation shortly after the All-Star break.

Meyer's contract was selected from Triple-A Jacksonville prior to Saturday's start against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Meyer is one of the top pitching prospects in baseball and will make his major-league debut Saturday after he posted a 3.72 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 58 innings over 12 starts in Jacksonville to begin the year. It wouldn't be surprising to see the right-hander make at least one more turn through the rotation following Saturday's start, particularly if Edward Cabrera (elbow) is unable to return shortly after the All-Star break.

Suarez (back) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list prior to Saturday's start against the Marlins.

Suarez will rejoin the Phillies' rotation after spending just over the minimum of 15 days on the injured list due to a low back spasm. He didn't require a rehab assignment ahead of Saturday's start but threw a bullpen session last weekend and has been cleared to return ahead of the All-Star break. The southpaw made five starts in June and posted a 3.77 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 31 innings.