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Covey (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday followed by playing catch out to 150 feet Sunday, Brian Sandalow of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Covey reported no setbacks from the throwing sessions and feels it is a step in the right direction. It's good news for Covey and the White Sox, who watched fill-in Odrisamer Despaigne get rocked by the Yankees on Sunday.

Jurado (4-3) allowed seven runs on nine hits with no strikeouts and one walk across three innings while taking a loss against the Rangers on Sunday.

With this stinker, Jurado snapped his streak of four straight quality starts. His ERA also shot up more than a run. His numbers aren't nearly as good as before Sunday, but he's still been a pleasant surprise to owners in 2019. Jurado is 4-3 with a 4.23 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 34 strikeouts in 44.2 innings this season. He will look to get back on track at home against the White Sox on Friday.

Manager Bob Melvin said Sunday that Manaea (shoulder) would pitch in one more simulated game at extended spring training before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports

Per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, Manaea relayed that he felt "great" while throwing "a lot of strikes" during 45-pitch simulated game Saturday. With Manaea reporting no renewed discomfort in his surgically repaired throwing shoulder a day later, he'll test himself against hitters in Arizona once more, likely covering around 60 pitches. The Athletics had been targeting late July or early August for Manaea's return to the big club, but based on where he's currently at in his recovery, there seems to be growing optimism the 26-year-old could be ready to go shortly after the All-Star break in mid-July.

Junis yielded two runs on five hits and three walks across 3.2 innings Sunday, striking out five and taking the no-decision in the win over Minnesota.

Junis narrowly escaped the first inning unscathed after loading up the bases. He later gave up a solo shot to Miguel Sano and an RBI single to Max Kepler in the fourth that ended his afternoon. Junis was very inefficient, needing 92 pitches despite the short start. He'll carry an unsightly 5.33 ERA into a rematch with the Twins at home on Friday.

Johnson allowed one run on five hits and two walks while striking out two over three innings Sunday in a no-decision against the Orioles.

Johnson gave up just one run in the third inning on an infield single, but he was pulled in the fourth after the first two batters of the inning reached on singles. He struggled to consistently pound the strike zone, hurling just 41 of 70 pitches for strikes on the day. Despite his struggles, the 28-year-old is expected to remain in the starting rotation until Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) is cleared to return.

Thornton (2-5) yielded six hits and three walks across 6.2 scoreless innings Sunday, striking out seven and earning the win over the Astros.

Thornton received mounds of run support in the 12-0 win, including a quick 2-0 lead before he threw his first pitch. The rookie righty lowered his season ERA to 4.36 in 76.1 innings of work. He'll carry his 80:37 K:BB into Friday's tough matchup in Boston.

Beeks yielded two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two over three innings Sunday against the Angels.

Beeks came on with one out in the second inning, but he wasn't sharp in the series finale. He surrendered a run in the third inning on a sacrifice fly and gave up another in the fifth on an infield single. Despite a shaky outing, the 25-year-old southpaw owns a 2.73 ERA with 49 punchouts over 56 innings this season.

Stanek gave up one unearned run on a hit and a walk over 1.1 scoreless innings Sunday against the Angels.

Stanek immediately found trouble in the first inning, as the first batter reached on an error. He would then give up a single and a walk, leading to a run crossing the plate. The 27-year-old hadn't allowed a run in four straight appearances entering the day, so he'll aim to get back on track in Tampa Bay's upcoming series at the Yankees.

The Tigers optioned Soto to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Soto turned in the best outing of his young MLB career after receiving the callup from Triple-A Toledo to start Saturday's game against the Indians. He worked four scoreless frames in the contest and should rank near the top of the list for another start when the Tigers next require a fifth man in the rotation, but a pair of off days during the upcoming weekend will allow Detroit to get by with a short-handed staff for the time being.

Alvarado (personal) is back in the United States and will report to High-A Charlotte prior to returning from the restricted list, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Alvarado has been in his native Venezuela to attend to a personal matter since June 2, so it's no surprise he'll require a bit of a tune-up before returning to the majors. The 24-year-old should rejoin the three-way timeshare at closer with Diego Castillo and Emilio Pagan upon his removal from the restricted list.