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Lyles (9-12) allowed five earned runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out three across 3.2 innings, taking the loss against the White Sox on Sunday.

Lyles fired three shutout innings to start the game. However, he fell apart in the fourth inning, allowing five runs while recording just two outs. He allowed a home run to Yasmani Grandal in that inning. The 30-year-old has a 5.36 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with 134 strikeouts in 166.1 innings this season.

Berrios (12-8) allowed three runs on four hits, a walk and a hit batter with six strikeouts in 6.2 innings, earning the win Sunday versus Minnesota.

The 27-year-old turned in a quality start in his first start against Minnesota, the team he entered the majors with in 2016. Berrios gave up three doubles and a home run in the contest, but that hard contact ultimately didn't endanger Toronto's five-run lead from the first inning. The right-hander has a 3.45 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 187:43 K:BB across 180 innings overall. He lines up for his return to Target Field in a rematch with the Twins during next weekend's four-game series.

Giolito (10-9) allowed one earned run on six hits and one walk while striking out four across 5.1 innings, earning the win over the Rangers on Sunday.

Giolito allowed three hits in the fifth inning, leading to the only run he allowed. His four punchouts were his lowest in his last seven starts. The 26-year-old has a 3.70 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with a 10.3 K/9 in 167.2 innings this season. His next start is scheduled for Friday in Cleveland.

Schmidt was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.

Schmidt tossed two relief innings in Sunday's 11-1 loss to Cleveland and allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out four. The appearance was the right-hander's first since he was recalled Friday, but he'll now head back to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he has recorded a 3.00 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 15 innings across four appearances (three starts).

Angels manager Joe Maddon suggested Saturday that Detmers (illness) could be activated from the COVID-19 injured list at some point during next weekend's series with the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

After completing a 40-pitch simulated game earlier this weekend, Detmers is expected to toss one more sim game in the next day or two before getting the green light to rejoin the Angels. On the shelf since Aug. 25 following his positive COVID-19 test, Detmers has taken longer than anticipated to build up upon completing his quarantine period, but given his workload in his most recent sim game, the Angels look to be preparing him for a starting role upon his return. In his first four big-league starts before being shut down, Detmers went 1-3 with a 7.11 ERA and 1.68 WHIP while striking out 17 over 19 frames.

Whitlock was removed from Sunday's game against the Orioles with right pectoral tightness, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Whitlock delivered a scoreless sixth inning and returned for the seventh, but he quickly exited with an athletic trainer due to the injury. Overall he was charged with an earned run on a hit and a walk with zero strikeouts. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but the 25-year-old will have Monday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing additional time.

German (shoulder) could rejoin the Yankees in the coming days, Max Goodman of SI.com reports.

German made his second minor-league rehab appearance Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out three over two innings. His next outing is expected to be out of the Yankees bullpen, where he is likely to remain for the rest of the campaign. German has made 21 appearances for the big club this season, with 18 of those coming as a starter.

Taillon (ankle) could make a minor-league rehab start during the coming week, Max Goodman of SI.com reports.

Taillon tossed a bullpen session Saturday, and his next step is expected to be a short rehab start within the next several days. If that goes well, the right-hander could subsequently return to the Yankees rotation, per Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record. Taillon's last big-league appearance was Sept. 6 against Toronto, when he gave up three runs in seven innings and suffered the loss.

Junk will start Wednesday's game against the Astros, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The 25-year-old gave up one earned run in 4.1 frames during his previous start last week, and it appeared he was set to lose his rotation spot with Alex Cobb back from the injured list. Junk will instead receive at least one more turn through the rotation. He's allowed two earned runs on nine hits with four strikeouts and one walk in eight innings across his first two big-league starts.

Boyd (elbow) is scheduled for a second visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache early next week, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Boyd recently had a visit with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister, and he's now scheduled to check in with Dr. ElAttrache, both of which are known for their experience with Tommy John surgery. A decision has yet to be made on whether the left-hander will require the procedure, but it appears to be a possibility and leaves his availability for 2022 in question.