News: Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Thursday that starting pitcher
Jered Weaver will return to the rotation next week if his bullpen session this weekend goes well, the
Orange County Register reports.
Weaver struck out nine while allowing one run in a start during extended spring training Wednesday. He's made just two starts for the Angels this season, allowing six earned runs in 11 innings.
Analysis:
News: Manager Terry Francona said Thursday that starting pitcher
Brett Myers's velocity was down in his most recent rehab start, MLB.com reports. He will need at least one more rehab start before returning to the Indians.
Myers is 0-3 with an 8.02 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 12 strikeouts in 21 1/3 innings this season.
Analysis:
News: Rangers starting pitcher
Nick Tepesch, who missed his scheduled start Wednesday with a blister issue, was fine in a bullpen session Thursday and should be on track to start Sunday against the Mariners, Fox Sports Southwest reports.
Tepesch has made eight starts for the Rangers this season, going 3-4 with a 3.98 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 31 strikeouts in 43 innings.
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News: The Orioles optioned starting pitcher
Jake Arrieta to
Triple-A Norfolk Thursday to clear a roster spot for Kevin Gausman, who was slated to make his MLB debut. Arrieta is 1-1 with a 6.63 ERA in four starts this season for Baltimore.
Analysis:
News: Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Thursday he spoke with trainer Steve Donohue, who assured him starting pitcher
Hiroki Kuroda was fine a day after leaving his start against the Orioles with a
bruisted right calf, according to
The Star-Ledger. Kuroda said after leaving Wednesday's game he was confident he would make his next start Tuesday against the Mets, and manager Joe Girardi echoed those sentiments.
Analysis:
News: Rangers starting pitcher
Colby Lewis (elbow) had
no issues throwing a bullpen session Thursday, according to FOX Sports Southwest. Lewis will make a rehab start for Triple-A Round Rock Saturday, which is scheduled to go four innings or 60 pitches.
Analysis:
News: Blue Jays manager John Gibbons reiterated Thursday he expects starting pitcher
Josh Johnson (triceps) to make at least
three rehab starts before rejoining the rotation. Johnson, who pitched for Class A Dunedin Monday, will make his second rehab outing Saturday for Triple-A Buffalo.
Analysis:
News: Blue Jays starting pitcher
Ramon Ortiz is no longer scheduled to start Sunday against the Orioles, as manager John Gibbons announced Thursday Chad Jenkins is
slated to start Sunday. As for Ortiz, he's expected to be
designated for assignment to clear a roster spot for Sean Nolin, who will be promoted to start Friday's game.
Ortiz is 1-2 with a 4.08 ERA through four outings (three starts). He lasted just 2 1/3 innings in his latest start Tuesday against the Rays.
Analysis:
News: Blue Jays manager John Gibbons announced Thursday starting pitcher
Chad Jenkins will start
Sunday against the Orioles, bumping Ramon Ortiz from the rotation. Jenkins was considered the front-runner to start Friday before prospect Sean Nolin got the nod.
Analysis:
News: Yankees pitcher
Chien-Ming Wang, who is 2-4 with a 3.07 ERA for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, isn't close to being promoted to the majors, according to ESPN. According to witnesses, Wang hasn't shown enough on the hill to warrant a recall.
Wang can opt out of his contract June 1, if he isn't promoted to the majors by then. It's expected Wang will exercise the clause in his contract.
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