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Lyles (1-2) was tagged with the loss against the Angels on Monday, surrendering seven runs on 10 hits and three walks while striking out two across 2.2 innings.

Despite being regarded as one of the Rangers' most consistent pitchers this year, Lyles was unable to find success against the hot-hitting Angels, scattering a season-worst 10 hits and seven runs in his shortest outing of the year. Los Angeles hit hard and struck early, including a two-run double by Shohei Ohtani in the second inning and back-to-back home runs by Justin Upton and Albert Pujols in the third. Across 24 innings, the right-hander holds a 6.75 ERA and 1.54 WHIP. He'll look to bounce back at home Saturday against the Red Sox.

Berrios allowed two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out three across 5.2 innings Monday night against Cleveland. He didn't factor into the decision.

The Twins got out to a 2-0 lead, but Berrios surrendered two runs in the bottom of the sixth before being lifted in a tie ballgame. He fell just one out short of registering a quality start. There was some controversy surrounding Berrios' removal, as manager Rocco Baldelli intended to keep the right-hander in the game to finish the frame but was forced to call in a reliever after two mound visits in the same inning, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Berrios is off to a solid start in 2021, sitting with a 2-2 record to go with a 3.04 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 33:8 K:BB across 26.2 frames.

Keller (2-2) secured the win after allowing two runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out four across six innings Monday against the Tigers.

Keller dealt with some traffic on the basepaths, but after giving up one run in the third inning and one in the fourth, he would exit with a 3-2 lead. The 25-year-old has struggled to find consistency through his first five starts, surrendering four or more runs in three of those outings. Keller will have a chance to string two strong starts together Sunday in Minnesota.

Turnbull (1-1) allowed three earned runs on five hits across six innings and took the loss Monday against the Royals. He didn't walk a batter and struck out five.

A two-run home run by Carlos Santana in the third inning accounted for most of the Kansas City offense against Turnbull, who was otherwise solid as he picked up his first quality start of the season but also his first loss as the Tigers only mustered two runs. Through two appearances, the righty has a 3.27 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 11 strikeouts across 11 innings. He'll look to keep pitching well in a tricky matchup Saturday against the Yankees on the road.

Odorizzi was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right pronator muscle strain Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Odorizzi exited Saturday's start against the Angels with a forearm issue, and he's slated to miss two turns through the rotation while he recovers. However, the Astros are optimistic that Odorizzi's injury is a short-term issue. Right-hander Peter Solomon was called up in a corresponding move, but it's not yet clear who will fill in as a starter while Odorizzi is sidelined.

Sale (elbow) will head to Florida on Monday to continue his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Sale has been working with the team in Boston, mostly playing catch. The organization doesn't have a timetable for when the left-hander will resume throwing off a mound, though that will likely happen soon now that he's heading to extended spring training.

Odorizzi (forearm) was scheduled to see a doctor Sunday but details of his examination are not yet known, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

While details remain scarce, Houston general manager James Click said conversations were "fairly optimistic" while speaking on the team's pregame radio show Sunday. He described the injury as a "muscle crap in the pronator muscle." Odorizzi departed his start Saturday after just five pitches and with noticeably reduced velocity. His next turn is scheduled for Thursday, and he is currently listed as "TBA."

Skubal (0-3) allowed two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out three in 2.2 innings to take the loss against the Royals on Sunday.

Skubal pitched in a piggyback role behind Michael Fulmer once again Sunday. He tossed 61 pitches across his 2.2 innings, but he was charged with his third loss of the year since the Tigers' offense failed to record any runs. Skubal has now posted a 5.21 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 19 innings this season.

McKenzie allowed three runs on four hits and four walks while striking out five in four innings in Sunday's win over the Yankees. He didn't factor into the decision.

McKenzie began Sunday's game with three scoreless innings, but he gave up a pair of home runs in the fourth inning. Cleveland's offense provided plenty of run support late in the contest Sunday, but McKenzie was forced to settle for yet another no-decision. Across his first four appearances this season, McKenzie has posted a 4.32 ERA and 23:14 K:BB in 16.2 innings. He lines up to make his next start on the road against the White Sox on Saturday.

Taillon (0-2) allowed four runs on five hits and no walks while striking out six in four innings to take the loss against Cleveland on Sunday.

Taillon was sharp in his last start and began Sunday's outing by tossing three scoreless frames. However, he allowed three singles with no outs in the bottom of the fourth inning before Franmil Reyes blasted a three-run shot to put Taillon in line for his second loss of 2021. The right-hander has posted a 6.23 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 17.1 innings across his first four starts of the season. Taillon will attempt to bounce back at home against the Tigers on Saturday.