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Giolito has not been shut down from throwing, which is a great sign for his long-term health as he awaits further word from the training staff on his next step. However, considering he was making his first start on Tuesday when he got hurt, the Red Sox are not inclined to rush him back, which means Giolito will likely spend the first few weeks of the season on the IL until he can ramp up to at least five innings of work. With Brayan Bello and Kuter Crawford also set to start the season on the IL, it looks like two of Richard Fitts, Quinn Priester and Cooper Criswell will start the season in the Red Sox rotation.

This makes three straight missed games for Hill, as he’s been able to get into the lineup due to tightness in his back. He’ll sit at least one more game with Dane Myers getting the start in center while Hill recovers.

Arcia will get a day off in the early portion of the season, with Nick Allen handling shortstop duties and hitting eighth against Max Meyer and the Marlins.

Muncy will take a break with Jesus Luzardo on the mound for the Phillies. Miguel Rojas will play third base in Muncy’s absence.

DeJong has struck out 11 times and picked up just four hits over the first week of the season. He’ll take a break with Jose Tena handling third base against Brandon Pfaadt and the Diamondbacks.

Boone told reporters that Bellinger’s absence is precautionary, and doesn’t think it’s “anything big.” The 29-year-old could be available off the bench, but the Yankees will likely try and give him at least a day off. Trent Grisham gets the start in center in Bellinger’s absence. Consider him day-to-day, for now.

Carlson is back to the minors after the Orioles activated Gunnar Henderson (side) off the injured list. Carlson will be up and down without a regular role barring something unforeseeable.

As expected, Henderson is back for Friday’s game against the Royals. The 23-year-old has been out of action because of an intercostal (side) issue, but he’s ready to roll after completing a short rehab assignment. Henderson carries as much upside as any shortstop in baseball, and should be inserted into lineups as soon as possible.

Effross is now in a “holding pattern” according to manager Aaron Boone. The 31-year-old has been riddled with injuries over the past few seasons, and it doesn’t sound like he’s going to help the Yankees in the near future.

Hamilton is currently on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He’ll be an option in the mid-to-late innings for the Yankees upon his return.

That doesn’t mean Cousins is ready to pitch, but rather that he can begin throwing bullpens. The 30-year-old is on the 60-day injured list with a flexor strain in his right elbow, and won’t be eligible to join the Yankees’ bullpen until the end of May. Cousins will be a middle-inning option as soon as he’s well enough to be one.