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Bello didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 10-5 loss to the Rays, coughing up five runs on seven hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out five.

The rookie wasn't really fooling anyone in his second big-league start, managing only eight swinging strikes among his 82 pitches, and Tampa Bay jumped on Bello for multiple runs in each of the first two frames. The 23-year-old now sports a 10.13 ERA through his first eight MLB innings, and he'll need to figure things out quickly -- or at least get a chance to face a different opponent, as Bello has seen the Rays in both his outings so far -- if he wants to avoid being sent back down to Triple-A Worcester once Boston's rotation gets a bit healthier.

Sale (ribs) is scheduled to throw about 85 pitches when he makes his season debut Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Sale, who was up to 72 pitches in his final rehab outing for Triple-A Worcester last Wednesday, will be working on an extra day of rest. He's penciled in to next start Sunday against the Yankees, the final game before the All-Star break.

Lynch left Monday's start in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Tigers due to a cut on his left middle finger, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Lynch noted after the game that the cut was unrelated to the blister that sent him to the injured list at the end of June. He'll likely be re-evaluated in the coming days to determine whether he can make his next start, which would tentatively line up for Saturday in Toronto.

Quantrill (5-5) allowed four runs on eight hits and a walk over six innings Monday, striking out three and earning a win over the White Sox.

Quantrill was given a 5-0 lead in the first inning, so he had plenty of room to work with. The White Sox got to him in the third with Yoan Moncada's three-run shot. Quantrill then allowed another run in the fourth inning. Despite the shaky outing, the 27-year-old earned his first victory since June 12. Quantrill now owns a 3.99 ERA on the year but a 5.46 ERA over his last five starts. He's lined up to face the Tigers at home this weekend.

Faedo (1-5) allowed four runs on four hits and four walks across 1.2 innings to take the loss in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Royals. He was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following the start.

Faedo was ineffective in the outing, needing a whopping 60 pitches to retire five batters, with only 29 of those in the strike zone. The righty left his last start July 4 in the fourth inning with hip soreness, and it's possible that was still bothering him somewhat, though the team didn't note anything new on the injury front. Faedo will now look to get back on track in the minors. Across 12 starts in the majors, the 26-year-old has registered a 5.53 ERA. He'll likely get another shot at some point with the Tigers dealing with several injuries in the rotation.

Lynn (1-2) allowed eight runs on nine hits and two walks over four innings Monday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Guardians.

Cleveland immediately jumped on Lynn, plating five runs in the first inning. He then turned in a few scoreless frames before coughing up three more runs in the fifth. The veteran righty has been tagged with 13 runs over his last two starts, ballooning his season ERA to 6.97 through 31 frames. Lynn has given up three or more runs in all but one of his six starts in 2022. He'll look for better results in Minnesota this weekend.

Lynch left Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Tigers with an undisclosed injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. He allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits and one walk while striking out three over four innings prior to exiting.

Lynch gave up a leadoff single to start the fifth inning, and the team trainer came out to check on him immediately after. He was then walked off the diamond. Lynch will be considered day-to-day until the nature of the injury is revealed.

Keller (5-9) allowed one run on three hits and a walk over seven innings in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader. He struck out eight and earned a win over the Tigers.

Keller dominated through five shutout frames before Riley Greene scored on a wild pitch in the sixth. He's now 4-1 with an impressive 2.15 ERA over his last five starts. The 26-year-old righty lowered his season ERA to 4.15 with a 67:32 K:BB through 97.2 frames. Keller is lined up to take the mound in Toronto this weekend.

Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said that Chirinos (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday with the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The upcoming appearance will mark Chirinos' first at any level since Aug. 16, 2020, as he's spent the better part of two years rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and another procedure to address a fracture of the same elbow. Chirinos had served as a starter for the Rays during the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign, but he could be preparing for a multi-inning relief role with the big club while he's out on the rehab assignment.

Allard was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Allard spent several days with the Rangers prior to being sent down Sunday, but he didn't make any appearances during his stint in the big leagues. He'll rejoin the major-league bullpen after Dane Dunning (ankle) was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday. Over seven relief appearances for the Rangers this year, Allard has posted a 5.06 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 16 innings.