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Early downplayed concern after landing on the 15-day IL with left elbow discomfort following Tuesday’s start, which ended after four shutout innings. “I'm personally not too concerned as of right now, but you know we'll see tomorrow with imaging,” he said. The rookie is 7-5 with a 3.59 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 87.2 innings over 16 starts.

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