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Milone, who fired 2.1 perfect innings in a loss to the Angels on Friday, is still slated to serve as the primary pitcher Wednesday versus the Athletics, Sarah Wexler of MLB.com reports.

The veteran southpaw wasn't projected to make his first post-All-Star-break appearance until this coming Wednesday against Oakland, but Friday's blowout defeat necessitated his presence in order to help preserve some other bullpen arms. Milone would still have the benefit of four days of rest for Wednesday's appearance, which could even end up being a traditional start. "We just kind of take it start by start," said manager Scott Servais. "Can't speak to what we'll go with on Wednesday for Tommy. ... We'll just have to wait and see where we're at."

Boyd (6-7) struck out 10 but was dealt the loss at Kansas City on Saturday, allowing four runs on six hits and four walks across seven innings.

Boyd cruised through the first four frames but scuffled during the fifth and sixth innings, giving up four runs on four hits and four walks. It's the third straight start the 28-year-old has reached double-digit strikeouts, and he next lines up to pitch Thursday at Cleveland.

Keller (5-9) earned the win Saturday against the Tigers after allowing one run on four hits across eight innings. He struck out seven and did not issue a walk.

Keller hadn't completed six innings in his last four starts, but he was efficient Saturday, delivering 82 of his 104 pitches for strikes. The 23-year-old has a 4.25 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 84:55 K:BB through 118.2 innings and will next face the White Sox on Thursday.

Sale (3-9) was charged with the loss Saturday against the Dodgers after surrendering five runs on seven hits across 4.2 innings. He struck out seven and walked one.

Sale gave up five earned runs for the third straight start and was unable to complete five innings for the first time since early April. The veteran left-hander is in the midst of the worst season of his career by a significant margin with a 4.27 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 160:27 K:BB through 111.2 innings. Sale will look to turn things around Thursday versus the Blue Jays.

Odorizzi (11-4) earned the victory Saturday in Cleveland after giving up one run on three hits over 5.1 innings. He struck out two and walked two.

Odorizzi looked solid in his return from the injured list after dealing with a blister, but he was unable to complete the sixth inning after hitting a batter and issuing a walk. The 29-year-old had a 7.85 ERA in his previous four starts before landing on the IL, so it was good to see a return to form after some brief time off. Odorizzi lines up to take the mound next weekend against the Athletics.

Bassitt tossed six scoreless frames to earn a victory against the White Sox on Saturday. He gave up four hits, walked two, and struck out six.

This was a nice way for Bassitt to bounce back after yielding six runs in his last outing before the break. Bassitt is 6-4 with a 3.98 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 81 strikeouts in 83.2 innings this season. The 30-year-old will make his next start Friday in Minnesota.

Morton (11-2) earned the win in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader at Baltimore after giving up two runs on six hits across six innings. He struck out six and walked one.

Morton got himself into a bases-loaded jam in the fourth inning and gave up a two-run single, but he otherwise kept the Orioles in check during the nightcap. The 35-year-old has given up 10 runs (eight earned) and has a 41:6 K:BB in his last five starts (31.1 innings), and he'll look to continue that trend his next outing, which will likely come Thursday at Yankee Stadium.

Means (7-5) was charged with the loss in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays after surrendering six runs on eight hits over six innings. He had four strikeouts and zero walks.

Means' first start out of the All-Star break was one to forget as he allowed more than three runs for the first time since late April and more than four runs for the first time all season. The 26-year-old came out for the sixth inning looking to complete a quality start, but he instead gave up three runs on three hits in the frame. Means has a 2.94 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 73:22 K:BB over 88.2 innings this season and will look for a rebound performance next weekend against the Red Sox.

Ramirez (elbow) will make at least one more rehab start, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Ramirez has been on a rehab assignment since late May as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery, but he's been unconvincing so far, posting a 7.91 ERA and a 1.76 WHIP in 33 innings. His rehab expires in late July, so he doesn't have too many more chances to prove to the Angels that he's worth a spot on the pitching staff.

Eovaldi (elbow) is expected to join the Red Sox bullpen in about a week, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Eovaldi has been out since mid-April after undergoing elbow surgery. He's yet to begin a rehab assignment, but he won't need to build up for very long due to his conversion to a relief role. He'll throw to hitters Monday before embarking on what appears to be scheduled as a rather brief rehab assignment. He's expected to close for the Red Sox once active.