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No structural damage was found, but given Trout’s history of slow healing, there wasn’t any reason to expect him back within 10 days. Kyren Paris and Gustavo Campero figure to get Trout’s outfield time.

Javier is aiming to make it back to Houston’s rotation at some point in the second half. The 28-year-old righty has been working his way back from Tommy John surgery and figures to be ready to kick off a lengthy rehab assignment in late June or early July.

Houck was lifted after issuing a leadoff walk in the second inning after throwing 32 pitches (18 strikes) in his rehab debut. The 28-year-old righty will need a couple additional outings to continue building up his stamina and pitch count before returning to Boston’s rotation. He’s been out since mid-May due to a forearm flexor strain.

Erick Fedde and Michael McGreevy will take the ball for Thursday’s doubleheader against the White Sox with Gray, who was originally scheduled to start on Wednesday night, being bumped back to take the ball against Cincinnati on a couple days of extra rest.

Stroman struck out four and threw 55 pitches (34 strikes) in his second rehab outing. The 34-year-old veteran figures to be an option for New York’s pitching staff at some point in the next few weeks, but it’s a bit unclear what his exact role will wind up being.

Burns continues to look like the best pitching prospect in baseball. The hard-throwing 22-year-old has allowed just three runs with a 14/4 K/BB ratio across 12 1/3 innings (two starts) since arriving on the doorstep of the majors. He’s blazed through three levels in Cincinnati’s system this year, compiling a surreal 1.77 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 89/13 K/BB ratio over 66 innings (13 starts). He could wind up arriving in the big leagues at some point in the second half, especially if he keeps dominating at the Triple-A level.

Butler and Soderstrom will take a seat against Astros lefty ace Framber Valdez with Max Schuemann taking over in left field and bumping up to the leadoff spot.

Azocar will test the open market for a new opportunity after receiving exactly one plate appearance during his time with Atlanta. The 29-year-old outfielder went unclaimed on waivers earlier this week after being jettisoned from the club’s 40-man roster.

Hiura passed through waivers unclaimed after being removed from Colorado’s 40-man roster earlier this week. The 28-year-old first baseman went 4-for-18 at the dish during an eight-game stint with the Rockies.

Sullivan will hang around with Pittsburgh as emergency organizational catching depth after going unclaimed on waivers following his removal from the club’s 40-man roster earlier this week. The 31-year-old backstop got into three games for the Pirates while both Endy Rodríguez and Joey Bart were sidelined due to injury.

Reyes has the option to elect free agency, but might wind up sticking around with New York as emergency infield depth. The 31-year-old bench infielder was removed from the Yankees’ active roster earlier this week and went unclaimed on waivers.