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Lopez (4-6) allowed one run on a walk and four hits across six innings Sunday, striking out eight and taking the win over Kansas City.

The lone run to score off Lopez came from a Jorge Soler solo homer in the fourth frame. Sunday's outing was much-needed for the 25-year-old after he gave up 19 runs over his three previous outings. He also walked fewer than two batters for the first time since May 8. Lopez's inconsistency has cursed him with a 6.21 ERA across 75.1 innings on the year. He'll see the Yankees at home Saturday.

Chapman (1-1) gave up one run (no earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out one through one inning, but he ended up taking the win over the Indians on Sunday.

Chapman entered the game with a one-run lead and put a runner in scoring position after committing a throwing error on a pickoff attempt. That run came around to score to give the left-hander his second blown save. The Yankees came through with the go-ahead in the 10th inning, though, to give Chapman his first win of the season. This outing looks more like the exception than the rule for Chapman; he hasn't allowed an earned run in his last 12 outings. He boasts a 1.40 ERA with 18 saves through 27 appearances.

The Angels optioned Peters to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Peters worked as the primary pitcher in Saturday's 12-3 win over the Mariners and limited the opposition to three runs on seven hits and no walks over 5.2 innings. Despite his solid showing, Peters won't stick around with the big club since the Angels will get by with a four-man rotation during the upcoming week due to Wednesday's off day.

The White Sox placed Covey on the 10-day injured list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation.

According to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times, Covey has been contending with the sore shoulder for his last few starts, the most recent of which came June 5 in Washington. Covey indicated that a recent MRI revealed "nothing alarming," but he'll nonetheless require further evaluation when the team returns to Chicago on Monday. The White Sox will first require a replacement in the rotation for Covey either Monday or Tuesday against the Nationals.

Pruitt was optioned to Triple-A Durham following the second game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Pruitt acted as Tampa Bay's 26th man for the twin bill and covered the bulk of the innings in the nightcap behind Ryne Stanek. The right-hander ultimately didn't factor into the decision in the 5-1 loss while allowing three runs on four hits and three walks in 5.1 innings. He struck out five batters in the outing, exceeding his combined total (four) from his previous four appearances with Tampa Bay.

McHugh (elbow) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Brent Zwerneman of the Houston Chronicle reports.

McHugh had thrown earlier this week, sessions that manager AJ Hinch described as less-than-full effort and off a slope. Saturday's session was the first time off a mound. Hinch offered no timetable for McHugh's return.

Bummer got the only batter he faced to earn his fourth hold in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Royals.

Bummer came on to mop up the eighth for Lucas Giolito and held the fort for closer Alex Colome to save the game. It was the second straight Giolito start in which Bummer entered the eighth inning with men on and held the lead. Bummer has allowed one earned run over 17.1 innings and moved into a prominent bullpen role.

Alvarado (personal), whose seven-day stint on the family medical emergency list ended Saturday, is likely to be moved to the restricted list, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Alvarado remains in his native Venezuela tending to a family issue, necessitating the move. However, Topkin adds that the left-hander is expected back with the team early in the week, so his stay on the restricted list figures to be brief.

De Leon (elbow) has been granted one of three potential rehab assignment extensions for which pitchers recovering from Tommy John surgery are eligible, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

De Leon has already logged seven rehab outings, generating a 3.72 ERA in those appearances. The right-hander worked up to 63 pitches in his most recent start Friday, and the Rays would likely want to see him stretch out past the 80-pitch mark before activating him.

Peters (1-0) earned the win Saturday, allowing three runs on seven hits and striking out four over 5.2 innings in a 12-3 win over the Mariners.

Peters took the mound in place of Noe Ramirez in the second inning and received plenty of run support from the Angels' bats. The solid performance gives Peters a 4.15 ERA and 1.50 WHIP over 8.2 innings this season. The 26-year-old is most likely to work out of the bullpen while in the majors.