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Keller allowed three runs on eight hits over seven innings in Monday's loss to the White Sox. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

Keller gave up a run in the third on Andrew Vaughn's sacrifice fly but most of the damage against him came from Yasmani Grandal's two-run shot in the fourth. The 26-year-old was saved from taking the loss when the Royals tied the game during the eighth. Keller has given up nine runs (eight earned) over his last two outings but he still owns a 2.89 ERA through 43.2 innings. He's lined up to face the Twins at home this weekend.

Cueto yielded two hits and two walks over six shutout innings in Monday's win over the Royals. He struck out seven and did not factor in the decision.

Cueto was in line to pick up the win in his White Sox debut before Kendall Graveman gave up three runs to tie the game in the eighth inning. Cueto retired the first nine batters he faced and only one Royal reached scoring position. He is projected for a tougher matchup this weekend when he takes the mound in Yankee Stadium.

Bradish (1-2) got the loss Monday after pitching 4.1 innings, giving up four runs on eight hits and three walks while punching out six versus the Yankees.

Bradish got himself into a jam in the third inning, surrendering a run on a Giancarlo Stanton double. The big blow against him came in the next frame when Jose Trevino launched a three-run homer. Overall, the eight hits given up were his highest total of the year while the four runs matched a season-high. On the bright side, the right-hander has 17 punchouts over his last two outings after having only five in his prior two starts. In four starts this year, Bradish has a 5.06 ERA and 1.36 WHIP with 22 strikeouts in 21.1 innings.

Severino (3-0) earned the win Monday after tossing six innings, surrendering one run on one hit and two walks while striking out seven against the Orioles.

The only blemish on Severino's line came in the bottom of the fourth frame, when Anthony Santander took him deep for a solo shot. He registered his first quality start of the season and has now won both times he's taken the mound against Baltimore this year. After registering 12 strikeouts over 16 innings his prior three starts, Severino now has 15 punchouts across 10.2 frames in his last two outings. Overall, the 28-year-old owns a 3.63 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with 38 strikeouts over 34.2 innings in 2022.

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.