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Allen is scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Allen will get another turn through the Cleveland rotation after he dazzled in his MLB debut last Sunday against the Marlins, striking out eight while allowing only one earned run on five hits and one walk across six innings. Manager Terry Francona has said that both Allen and fellow rookie Tanner Bibee with stick around with the big club for at least a few more days, but Cleveland may have only one rotation spot available for the two young hurlers once one of Aaron Civale (oblique) or Triston McKenzie (shoulder) returns from the injured list. A poor showing in Boston could put Allen at risk of a demotion to Triple-A Columbus.

Medina was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas by the Athletics on Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Medina was rocked for seven earned runs over five innings in his major-league debut versus the Angels on Wednesday. The right-hander should get another shot eventually but will rejoin the Vegas rotation for now.

Giolito was activated from the bereavement list by the White Sox on Thursday.

Giolito was placed on bereavement Monday but won't miss a turn in the rotation. He is lined up to take the ball Friday at home against the same Rays team he faced this past weekend on the road.

Brown (3-0) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing two hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings in a 1-0 victory over the Rays. He struck out eight.

It was a dazzling performance from the young right-hander, as Brown produced 32 called or swinging strikes among his 95 pitches in his best start yet in the majors. The 24-year-old rookie sports a 2.37 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 32:10 K:BB through 30.1 innings, and he'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, likely to come at home early next week against the Giants.

Sandoval (2-1) earned the win over Oakland on Wednesday, pitching seven innings and allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits while striking out five batters.

Sandoval allowed a run in each of the first, third and fifth frames, but the Angels' offense exploded for nine runs while he was in the contest to take most of the stress off him. The southpaw struck out a modest five batters but racked up an impressive 18 swings-and-misses while refusing to issue any walks. Sandoval's outing was a nice bounce-back from his previous start, when he gave up a season-worst five runs over four frames against the Yankees.

Medina will be optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Medina struggled mightily in his MLB debut against the Angels on Wednesday, allowing seven earned runs over five innings en route to an 11-3 loss. The 23-year-old prospect has made just three starts in Triple-A and will likely need to get more work in the minors before he can return to the major-league squad.

Gilbert did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk over five innings against Philadelphia. He struck out six.

The Phillies hit Gilbert early, as Nick Castellanos swatted a two-run homer in the first before a Kyle Schwarber single plated Bryson Stott in the third. Wednesday's start marked Gilbert's second straight appearance allowing four runs, while his seven hits given up set a season high. The silver lining has been Gilbert's reliable strikeout production, as the 25-year-old has recorded at least six strikeouts in all of his appearances so far.

Blackburn's (finger) rehab start scheduled for Sunday was pushed back after he experienced more discomfort with his blister, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

This is now the second time Blackburn's finger blister has prevented him from making his next rehab start. He worked his way up to 62 pitches in his most recent start last Sunday, but now that he's experienced multiple setbacks, Blackburn may still be a few weeks away from his season debut.

High-A Tri-City placed Costeiu (elbow) on its full-season injured list April 6.

Costeiu was shut down last July with a right elbow injury, and though the Angels haven't revealed whether he required Tommy John surgery or another kind of procedure, his placement on the full-season IL would seem to suggest that's a strong likelihood. Before sustaining the injury last summer, Costeiu turned in a 3.42 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 81:19 K:BB across 68.1 innings.

The Angels promoted Dana on Tuesday from Single-A Inland Empire to High-A Tri-City.

Dana will get a tougher test after he breezed through his first three starts of the season in the hitter-friendly California League. The 19-year-old righty submitted a 1.20 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 18:6 K:BB over 15 innings with Inland Empire.