PT TOMORROW: AL Central - Who will get bounced from Cleveland rotation?

Cleveland Guardians

Aaron Civale (RHP, CLE) has now made two rehab starts at Triple-A, where he has totaled 6.1 IP with 2 ER allowed and a 9/1 K/BB. He was very efficient in his first outing, getting through three frames in just 34 pitches. Civale got up to 69 pitches in his May 23 start and recorded 5 K on the night, but made it through just 3.1 IP. It wouldn't be surprising to see him jump back into the rotation sometime next week, even if he needs one more start in the minors before he's deemed ready.

Triston McKenzie (RHP, CLE) is on a similar timeline, as he tossed three shutout innings in his first rehab start and was set to make another one on Thursday. He has been out all season with a shoulder injury and has the potential to...

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