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Sheehan (elbow) was sent to the Arizona Complex League to begin a rehab assignment Monday, per MLB's transactions log.

It was recently reported that Sheehan would likely be ready for a rehab assignment at some point in June, but he appears to be ahead of schedule. The 25-year-old was initially placed on the 15-day injured list March 17 before being transferred to the 60-day IL later that month while continuing to work back from Tommy John surgery with an internal brace procedure. Expect Sheehan to make several minor-league appearances as he begins to build back up from a significant injury.

Rodriguez (shoulder) is expected to make another rehab appearance before being activated from the 15-day injured list, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Rodriguez emerged from Saturday's 55-pitch simulated game feeling strong, but the club wants to see him stretch out a bit further before bringing him back from the injured list. The team has yet to disclose whether the southpaw will be sent out on a minor-league rehab stint or if he'll toss another sim game later in the week before presumably being activated during the upcoming road trip, which begins June 3 in Atlanta.

Lorenzen (3-6) took the loss Monday against the Reds after allowing six runs on 11 hits and three walks in five innings. He struck out two.

Lorenzen established season worsts in runs, hits allowed and punchouts, with the 11 knocks even representing a career-worst mark. The veteran right-hander has struggled on the mound a bit this month, as he's logged a 5.34 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over his last five starts, but he does hold a more encouraging 24:6 K:BB across his last 28.2 innings. Lorenzen will be trying to find a groove in his next scheduled outing, but he'll have his work cut out at home versus the first-place Tigers this weekend.

Martinez (3-5) recorded the win Monday against the Royals after allowing three runs on six hits and no walks in seven innings. He struck out two.

Martinez continue his strong run on the hill, posting his sixth straight quality start. The right-hander has fanned three or fewer four times during this stretch, but he's issued just four walks overall and given up one run or fewer on four occasions. Martinez owns an excellent 2.13 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 22:4 K:BB across his last 38 frames, but he'll face a very difficult task in his next scheduled outing at Wrigley Field against the Cubs.

DeGrom (4-2) took the loss Monday against the Blue Jays after allowing two runs on five hits and two walks in 5.1 innings. He failed to record a strikeout.

It was notably the first time in deGrom's illustrious career that he was unable to register a single punchout, as he whiffed just three Monday. Even so, it was the star right-hander's eighth consecutive start throwing at least five innings while yielding two runs or fewer, and he boasts a 1.85 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 49:8 K:BB covering his last 48.2 frames. Manager Bruce Bochy noted after the game that deGrom was pulled after 81 pitches as a precaution after racking up high pitch counts in his last two starts, per Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com. Next up for deGrom is a tough matchup at home versus the Cardinals, which is set to come this weekend.

Gil (lat) could throw off a mound Friday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Skipper Aaron Boone noted that Gil has been feeling strong in his rehab, indicating that the right-hander's throwing program is continuing to progress in the right direction. If all goes well during the week, the club may clear Gil to throw off a mound at Dodger Stadium, per Hoch.

Gausman (5-4) recorded the win Monday against the Rangers after allowing one run on five hits and no walks in eight innings. He struck out six.

On the heels of tossing seven shutout innings his last time out, Gausman matched a season high in innings pitched Monday in another dominant outing. The veteran right-hander whiffed 15 and now hasn't issued a walk in any of his last four starts, and he sports a 2.81 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and a remarkable 33:1 K:BB over his last 32 innings (five starts). Gausman will be looking to keep the good times rolling in his next appearance, which is slated to come this weekend at home versus the Athletics.

Perez (elbow) is set for another rehab start Wednesday at Triple-A Jacksonville, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Perez endured a rough outing in his first rehab start Thursday, surrendering two runs on three hits while issuing three free passes across 3.1 frames. However, he clearly had his swing and miss stuff working, retiring seven of 10 batters via strikeout. The club has yet to establish a concrete timeline for Perez's return, but an early-to-mid-June activation appears likely.

Cannon (back) will start Tuesday's game against the Mets, Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Cannon had previously been in line to make his ninth start of the season this past Sunday against the Rangers, but he was scratched due to lower-back tightness. The right-hander has apparently responded well to a couple extra days of recovery and will now make his next turn through the rotation Tuesday. Cannon is enjoying an impressive month so far, posting a 2.74 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with a 15:0 K:BB across 23 innings (four starts).

Padres manager Mike Shildt said Monday that Hart will be recalled from Triple-A El Paso to start against the Marlins on Wednesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

The Padres will turn to Hart to fill in the spot in the rotation vacated by Michael King (shoulder), who was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday. After breaking camp as a member of the San Diego rotation, Hart went 2-2 with a 6.00 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 21 innings over five starts before before being optioned to Triple-A in late April. The lefty has turned in a 3.07 ERA over his three starts with El Paso since his demotion, but he's supported the ERA with an ugly 1.55 WHIP and 12:12 K:BB over 14.2 innings.