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The Twins announced Ober was removed from his start in Thursday's game against the Tigers due to right groin tightness, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Ober was in line for the win at the time of his departure, as he exited with a 2-1 lead after giving up an earned run on six hits and two walks while striking out three over 3.2 innings. The Twins are labeling Ober as day-to-day, but he'll presumably need to complete a bullpen session without incident in the next two or three days to make his next turn through the rotation. He tentatively lines up to return to the mound Tuesday in Baltimore.

Ober exited Thursday's game against the Tigers with right groin tightness, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Ober tossed 73 pitches prior to his departure and is considered day-to-day. The right-hander will presumably be monitored in the coming days before the Twins determine his status for his next turn through his rotation. If he's able to play through the issue, Ober tentatively lines up to start on the road Tuesday against Baltimore.

Ober was removed from Thursday's game against the Tigers in the top of the fourth inning due to an apparent injury, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Ober gave up two singles and a balk during the fourth inning, and he exited the game after visiting with the athletic trainer. The right-hander threw 73 pitches and allowed a run on six hits and two walks while striking out three in 3.2 innings prior to his departure. The nature and severity of his injury haven't been revealed, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to make his next turn through the rotation, which is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday in Baltimore.

Sale (ribs) threw seven pitches during a bullpen session this week, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Sale had been playing catch since mid-April, but his bullpen session this week represented the first time that he threw off a mound since sustaining a stress fracture on the right side of his ribcage. The southpaw isn't eligible to return to major-league action until at least early June, and the Red Sox have been conservative in his rehab process so far.

Wells isn't expected to keep stretching out further than the five innings and 72 pitches he threw Wednesday against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Wells is part of the rotation this season after spending last year in a relief role, but the Orioles seemingly don't feel comfortable fully unleashing him as a starter. While he was able to reach five innings Wednesday, the given pitch count means he'll only be able to do that on days where he's particularly efficient. That will significantly hurt his chances of picking up wins, which further diminishes the fantasy appeal for a pitcher who's already fairly unexciting, as he owns a 5.54 ERA and a 17.5 percent strikeout rate through four starts.

Lynn (knee) is progressing in his throwing program and could return by the end of May, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Lynn began a throwing program in mid-April, and manager Tony La Russa noted that the right-hander is making good progress after he completed a bullpen session Thursday. The 34-year-old likely still has several steps to clear before he begins a rehab assignment, but he has a chance to return to game action slightly sooner than the White Sox initially expected.

Houck (personal) will serve in a piggyback role behind Rich Hill during Friday's game against the Orioles, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Houck also served as a reliever Sunday against the Rays and struck out two in 1.2 perfect innings. While he'll pitch out of the bullpen once again Friday, it wouldn't be surprising to see him rejoin the rotation sometime next week. Houck remains on the restricted list ahead of the Red Sox's series finale in Toronto on Thursday, but he'll be officially reinstated Friday when the team returns to the United States.

Houck (personal) isn't listed as a starter during Boston's weekend series against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Houck is unvaccinated and was ineligible to pitch during the team's road trip to Toronto, and he won't start in any of the first three games after the Red Sox return to the United States. If the right-hander doesn't serve in a piggyback role against the Orioles, he'll likely draw a start against the Angels next week.

Singer was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Singer began the season in a bullpen role and posted a 6.35 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 5.2 innings during three relief appearances. He'll attempt to right the ship as a starter in the minors and will presumably be an option to fill in if the Royals' rotation staff deals with injuries at some point, per Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star.

Ryan (3-1) earned the win Wednesday against the Tigers, allowing zero runs on one hit and one walk while striking out nine.

Ryan has submitted back-to-back scoreless outings and earned the victory in each of his last three starts. The 25-year-old is off to a hot start in his first full MLB campaign and currently sports a 1.17 ERA across 23.0 innings with a 25:6 K:BB. His next start is tentatively scheduled for Monday in Baltimore.