MIAMI – The Orioles lost another starting pitcher to injury Thursday night, placing extra strain on a staff that is trying to navigate a stretch of 15 games in 14 days.

Left-hander Cade Povich was removed from Thursday’s game against the Marlins with left forearm discomfort. Povich had thrown just 43 pitches through three innings, allowing three earned runs. He was replaced by Yennier Cano, who was charged with holding a 3-2 deficit in place.

There is no word yet on whether Povich will require a trip to the injured list.

Baltimore is already without right-hander Dean Kremer, who is nursing a right quadriceps strain, and ace Trevor Rogers, who missed his last start with an illness. Righty Zach Eflin’s season is over as he recovers from Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery.

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The O’s beleaguered rotation could get help soon. Rogers said Tuesday he has mostly recovered from the sickness that left him stuck on the couch for three days. He is eligible to return Monday.

“The overall energy level is improving a lot more quickly than I expected it to,” Rogers said. “So that’s a really encouraging sign, because that’s the biggest thing for me right now is can I get my energy back to where I need it to be.”

Kyle Bradish, Shane Baz and Chris Bassitt are lined up to start the O’s next series against the Athletics, beginning Friday night in Baltimore.

If Povich heads to the IL, the O’s could reinstate Rogers for the first game of their series against the Yankees on Monday, and have Brandon Young start Game 2 on Tuesday. Young surrendered three runs over six innings in Wednesday’s 7-4 win.

This article will be updated.