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Faedo didn't factor into the decision Monday against the Rays, allowing one run on four hits and one walk while striking out four over 5.2 innings.

Faedo came within one out of turning in a quality start, as he was pulled with two outs in the sixth inning after firing 56 of 83 pitches for strikes. He surrendered his only run in the bottom of the sixth on a solo home run and would exit with the lead before the Rays tied the contest in the eighth. Faedo's next start lines up tentatively for Sunday against the Guardians.

Kluber didn't factor into the decision Monday against the Tigers after allowing two runs on four hits while striking out eight over six innings.

Kluber gave up both earned runs in the top of the fourth inning on a two-run blast by Jonathan Schoop, but he was otherwise solid on a day the Rays' offense struggled. It was a positive sign to see the right-hander bounce back following a horrendous outing his last time out, and he's now surrendered two runs or fewer in three of his last four starts.

Bundy (illness) is scheduled to return from the COVID-19 injured list to start Tuesday's game against Oakland, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Bundy has been on the COVID-19 IL since testing positive for the virus May 5, but he demonstrated enough progress in recent days for the Twins to sign off on him rejoining the rotation this week. However, manager Rocco Baldelli noted Monday that Bundy would be on a pitch count upon his return, though the skipper neglected to disclose how long the right-hander will be able to work.

Odorizzi was carted off the field during Monday's game against Boston after suffering an apparent leg injury, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. He allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and one walk while striking out four over five innings prior to exiting.

Odorizzi suffered the injury after popping off the mound in an effort to cover first base, but he crumbled to the ground before reaching the bag. The nature of his injury is unclear at this time, though it's worth noting that he wasn't able to put any weight on his left leg, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Singer joined the Royals' taxi squad Monday and could be formally recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday to start one game of Kansas City's doubleheader with the White Sox, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

After missing out on a spot in Kansas City's season-opening rotation, Singer made three relief appearances for the Royals before being optioned to Omaha on April 28. Since being demoted, Singer has been building up in preparation for a starting role, with the right-hander most recently covering six innings and giving up four runs in his last start May 11. Singer previously made 27 starts at the big-league level in 2021, submitting a 4.91 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 131:53 K:BB across 128.1 innings.

Giolito could return from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday or Wednesday against the Royals, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Giolito was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday, but it looks like he won't wind up requiring a long absence. He could be called on to pitch the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader or could get the ball Wednesday instead if he needs one more day to get up to speed.

Bello was promoted to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Bello is one of Boston's more interesting pitching prospects. The 22-year-old righty impressed in six starts for Double-A Portland to begin the season, striking out 32.6 percent of opposing batters en route to a 1.60 ERA. If he continues to impress at the Triple-A level, it's possible he gets the chance to make his big-league debut later this season.

Wacha (intercostal) completed a two-inning simulated game Monday, Steve Hewitt of the Boston Herald reports.

The Red Sox plan to re-evaluate Wacha on Tuesday before deciding his next steps, but based on all accounts, the right-hander looked good during his 35-pitch throwing session Monday. According to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe, Wacha faced utility man Christian Arroyo during the simulated game and made use of all of his pitches, even generating a few swings and misses. He'll be eligible to return from the 15-day injured list this weekend and could make a start in the Red Sox's series against Seattle if the coaching and training staffs are comfortable activating him without sending him on a rehab assignment beforehand.

Sale (ribs) resumed playing catch Monday, Steve Hewitt of the Boston Herald reports.

Sale had been tracking toward a return from the 60-day injured list when first eligible in early June, but he was sidetracked by a non-baseball medical issue in early May. The setback reportedly delayed his timeline by a few weeks, but he's seemingly back on the right track now.

Manager Alex Cora said Monday that Paxton (elbow) continues to receive regular treatment and has yet to be cleared for throwing, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Paxton appeared to be making strong progress in his recovery from April 2021 Tommy John surgery after he was cleared to throw bullpen sessions late in spring training, but he's been idle for about two weeks now after experiencing posterior elbow soreness during his rehab program. The Red Sox will wait and see how Paxton responds to treatment before clearing him for activity again, but the recent layoff could require him to essentially restart his buildup program rather than picking up where he left off prior to the setback. Despite some early optimism that Paxton might be ready to come off the 60-day injured list in June shortly after he's first eligible, the veteran southpaw may now be trending toward a return at some point after the All-Star break.