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Sauer was placed on Double-A Somerset's 7-day injured list Thursday with a right forearm strain, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports.

Sauer didn't make any appearances after Aug. 31 of last season due to an undisclosed issue, which may have been the same forearm injury that is sidelining him to begin the 2023 campaign. The 23-year-old right-hander notably turned in 17- and 11-strikeout performances in two his four starts with Somerset in the second half of last season, but he was lit up when he wasn't making bats miss, as he finished with a 7.84 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and five home runs allowed over 20.2 innings with the Double-A club.

Cortes (2-0) earned the win Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five in the 5-3 victory over the Orioles.

Cortes impressed again, earning his second consecutive win to start the season. The left-hander was efficient, throwing 60 of 91 pitches for strikes, and didn't take any damage until after he exited the game in the sixth inning. Cortes left two runners on before being relieved, and the Orioles earned their first runs of the game on an Anthony Santander two-run double. The 28-year-old owns a 2.61 ERA and 8:2 K:BB through 10.1 innings and will look to stay in the win column in his next start, likely in the upcoming series with the Twins next week.

Bubic allowed two hits over six shutout frames during Sunday's loss to the Giants. He struck out nine and did not factor in the decision.

Bubic was in line for the win before San Francisco's offense came alive in the eighth inning. The 25-year-old was dominant, tossing 56 of 76 pitches for strikes. He forced 19 whiffs on 42 pitches and never let a runner get past second base. Bubic is sporting a 1.64 ERA alongside a 13:4 K:BB through 11 innings. He's expected to face Atlanta at home next weekend.

Gray (1-1) allowed two runs on six hits and three walks over 5.2 innings Sunday, striking out four and earning a win over the Cubs.

The 31-year-old old righty danced around trouble a few times, and the only damage against him was Edwin Rios' two-run shot in the fourth inning. Gray has allowed four runs with an 11:5 K:BB through 12 innings this season. He forced 10 swinging strikes Sunday, including four with his fastball that topped out at 96.2 mph. Gray is projected to start in Houston next weekend.

Mahle (1-1) took the loss Sunday, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk over six innings against Houston. He struck out six.

All four of Mahle's earned runs came from Chas McCormick, who opened the scoring with a two-run blast in the third and extended Houston's lead to 4-1 in the fifth with a two-run double. Given the opponent, Mahle's outing was satisfactory, and he now has 13 strikeouts in 11 innings through his first two starts. Things don't get any easier for Mahle, as his next start is tentatively scheduled against the Yankees.

Brown (1-0) earned the win during Sunday's 5-1 victory over Minnesota, allowing one run on two hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out seven.

After a shaky first start, Brown was lights out and struck out a career-high seven en route to his first win of the season. The hard-throwing right-hander is bound to have some hiccups during his first full MLB season, but his upside was on full display Sunday. His next start is tentatively scheduled to come versus the Rangers, which should be a good test for Brown.

Kopech (0-2) took the loss Sunday, allowing one earned run on two hits and three walks over six innings as the White Sox fell to the Pirates. He struck out five.

The 26-year-old performed well in his second start, giving up a single run and two hits following his rough season debut. Kopech gave up a sacrifice fly to Jack Suwinski in the first inning, which turned out to be the only run scored in the game. The right-hander looked crisp despite the loss, giving some much-needed hope for a White Sox rotation that has struggled out of the gate. Kopech owns a 6.75 ERA and 10:6 K:BB through 10.2 innings pitched.

Maeda (arm) is listed as the Twins' probable starting pitcher for Monday's game against the White Sox at Target Field.

Maeda's inclusion on the pitching schedule to begin the Twins' seven-game week is an indication that he's feeling fine after he exited his most recent start last Tuesday against the Marlins due to right arm fatigue. In spite of the issue, Maeda turned in a gem in his 2023 debut, limiting Miami to one run one three hits and no walks while striking out nine over five innings. Maeda is lined up for a two-start week, with his second turn expected to come Saturday in New York versus the Yankees.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters that Bradish (foot) threw a side session Saturday that went well, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.comreports.

Bradish was placed on the injured list after being diagnosed with a right foot contusion, but the right-hander is already making steady progress and has a great chance to rejoin Baltimore's rotation when first eligible April 19.

Glasnow (oblique) threw off flat ground Sunday and said that he expects to throw a bullpen session next week, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Glasnow added that he's been long tossing for "a while" now and throwing out past 120 feet. The right-hander has been out since late February while recovering from a left oblique strain. Glasnow will need several bullpen sessions and rehab starts before joining the Rays rotation, but the 29-year-old right-hander looks to have steered clear of any setbacks up to this point in his recovery program.