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Chirinos (9-5) was credited with the win in Sunday's 7-2 triumph over the Marlins. He gave up one run on two hits with one walk and four strikeouts across five innings before exiting with inflammation on his right middle finger, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Though the injury resulted in him being pulled after just 63 pitches, Chirinos bounced back impressively after yielding a season-high seven runs his last time out July 28 in Toronto. The Rays will likely evaluate Chirinos over the next few days before determining his status for his next scheduled turn through the rotation, which would likely fall next weekend in Seattle.

Kluber (forearm) is scheduled to make his first rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Columbus, Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com reports.

Word surfaced Saturday indicating that Kluber would kick off his rehab assignment during the upcoming weekend, but it wasn't known what affiliate he would pitch for until Sunday. With Kluber coming out of his two-inning simulated game over the weekend without incident, he'll bypass a trip to a lower-level affiliate and instead head to directly to Triple-A, perhaps signaling that the Indians don't expect him to require a lengthy rehab stint. Cleveland will likely see how Kluber looks Thursday before determining whether he's fit to immediately re-enter the rotation on a lightened pitch count or if he'll need at least one more start in the minors to build up his arm following the lengthy absence.

Canning, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, has been diagnosed with right elbow inflammation, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Canning's move to the IL came as a surprise after there was no indication from the team that he sustained an injury in his most recent outing in Tuesday's win over the Tigers, when he spun six scoreless innings and struck out seven. Though the Angels have clarified that the rookie is tending to an arm injury, DiGiovanna notes that the Angels have already ruled out any UCL damage to the right-hander's elbow. He'll likely be prescribed some rest for the next few days before the Angels determine whether Canning is fit to resume a throwing program.

Odorizzi, who was lined up to start Sunday's game against the Royals, will be pushed back at least one day in the pitching schedule with the Twins recalling Devin Smeltzer from Triple-A Rochester to take the hill for the series finale with Kansas City, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Odorizzi isn't believed to be dealing with any sort of injury, so the Twins will likely just have him pick up an extra day rest before returning him to the rotation in Monday's series opener with the Braves. Smeltzer will assume the rotation spot that had previously belonged to Michael Pineda (triceps), who was moved to the 10-day injured list earlier this weekend. Assuming Odorizzi ends up receiving the nod Monday, he would line up for a two-start week, with his second turn coming Aug. 10 versus the Indians.

The Angels placed Canning on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to an unspecified issue, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The Angels should provide more clarity on the reason behind Canning's IL placement later Sunday, but the rookie showed no signs of poor health is his most recent outing Tuesday against the Tigers, striking out seven over six scoreless frames to pick up the win. Patrick Sandoval will be recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to replace Canning in the rotation Monday in Cleveland.

Boyd didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Rangers, giving up two runs on six hits and a walk over 5.2 innings while striking out nine.

The lefty celebrated staying in Detroit at the trade deadline with another sharp performance, missing out on his 13th quality start of the year by a single batter while fanning at least eight batters for the seventh straight start. Boyd will take a 3.91 ERA and 187:30 K:BB through 138 innings into his next outing Thursday, at home against the Royals.

Milone is scheduled to work as the primary pitcher against the Astros on Sunday following a to-be-determined opener, the Associated Press reports.

The veteran left-hander was effective in his latest turn, a traditional start against the Tigers in which he allowed two runs over five innings. Milone has been more effective as a reliever overall this season, posting a 3.86 ERA, .212 BAA and .289 wOBA in 39.2 bullpen frames.

Gibson allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits with two walks and six strikeouts across 6.2 innings while earning a victory against the Royals on Saturday.

The Twins spotted Gibson plenty of runs, which allowed Minnesota to give Gibson a bit of a leash. He pitched well but also longer into a game (by pitches) than he has all season, throwing a season-high 110 pitches. Since giving up five runs to the Yankees on July 23, Gibson has yielded two runs in his last 12.2 innings (1.42 ERA). He owns a 4.02 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 124 strikeouts in 123 innings this season. Gibson will pitch again Thursday against the Indians.

Bundy allowed two runs on five hits and one walk over 5.1 innings in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Blue Jays. He struck out seven and did not factor in the decision.

Bundy exited after giving up a single with one out in the sixth inning and was in line for the victory, but the bullpen was unable to protect the lead. The 26-year-old has a 5.15 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 112:38 K:BB over 108.1 innings and has a tough matchup with the Astros next weekend.

Gonzales (12-9) took the loss Saturday as the Mariners were blanked 9-0 by the Astros, giving up four runs on eight hits and two walks over five innings while striking out two.

The southpaw got touched up for three runs in the first inning and while Gonzales was able to right the ship, his fate was sealed as four Houston pitchers ended up combining for a no-hitter. He'll carry a 4.32 ERA and 101:35 K:BB through 139.2 innings into his next start Friday, at home against the Rays.