Carrasco cleared waivers Friday and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus.

The Guardians designated Carrasco for assignment Tuesday.

Carrasco (hip) began a rehab assignment Friday with Double-A Akron, covering three innings and striking out three while allowing two earned runs on three hits and no walks.

The Guardians placed Carrasco on the 15-day injured list Friday due to a left hip strain.

Carrasco allowed a run on one hit and four walks over 4.1 innings in a no-decision Friday. He struck out five during the win over the Orioles.

Carrasco (3-9) took the loss Saturday, coughing up six runs on six hits and a walk over 3.2 innings as the Guardians fell 8-0 to the Phillies. He struck out five.

Carrasco didn't factor into the decision Sunday against Miami, allowing two runs on four hits and no walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out three.

Carrasco (2-5) came away with the loss Sunday against Washington, allowing five earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out five over four innings.

The Guardians reinstated Carrasco (neck) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Nationals.

Carrasco (neck) is expected to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Nationals at Progressive Field, SI.com reports.