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Bassitt allowed three runs on six hits and one walk across six innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Astros. He recorded one strikeout.

Bassitt allowed a run in the first inning and was perhaps unlucky to be saddled with two more runs on a play that involved an error in the fifth, but he still came away with a quality start before the Athletics lost in extra innings. Despite a recent drop in strikeouts (four over his last 11 frames), this was a nice bounce-back effort for Bassitt, whose ERA sits at a solid 3.42 for the season. He will look to build on this effort in his next scheduled start against the Rangers.

Cole allowed two runs on four hits and two walks across six innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Athletics. He struck out four.

Cole allowed a pair of solo home runs in the second inning, but he was rarely under duress during the rest of the outing as he secured his second straight quality start. He was a bit inefficient and failed to pitch more than six innings for the fifth consecutive appearance. Cole's ERA is an uncharacteristically high 3.94 this season, but he'll draw a favorable matchup in his next scheduled start, which lines up at home against the Orioles.

Gonzales (5-6) surrendered 10 runs on nine hits and three walks across 4.2 innings while taking the loss Sunday against the Angels. He struck out two.

Gonzales was pummeled in the second inning, allowing seven runs on five hits, a walk and a hit batsman. The lefty has rebounded for a couple of innings before he was removed as the Halos added three more runs onto his ledger in the fifth. Gonzales has been dreadful over his last two starts, allowing 16 earned runs across 8.2 innings to raise his ERA to 4.89. He will look to right the ship Friday on the road at this same club.

Suarez was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake following Sunday's game.

Suarez started Sunday's game against the Mariners in his major-league debut. He lasted 5.2 innings and surrendered three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four, which was good enough to earn him his first major-league win. However, he was still unable to stick in Los Angeles for the time being. The 21-year-old has posted a 3.91 ERA and 1.30 WHIP while striking out 20 and walking 11 across 23 innings at Salt Lake this season.

Boyd allowed three runs on five hits with nine strikeouts and zero walks across five innings during a no-decision against the Braves on Sunday.

The left-hander needed the Tigers offense to stage a late comeback in order to avoid a loss, but Boyd posted at least seven strikeouts and no more than one walk for the four straight start. His 6.5 K/BB, which is in the top three in the American League, is a major reason why Boyd is experiencing a breakout season. Boyd is 5-4 with a 3.01 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 97 strikeouts in 77.2 innings this season. Last year, Boyd had a 4.39 ERA with a 3.1 K/BB. He's expected to make his next start at home versus the Twins on Saturday.

Giolito (8-1) allowed five hits and struck out nine over 7.1 scoreless innings to earn the win in Sunday's 2-0 victory over the Indians.

Giolito continued a strong stretch of pitching during which he's won six straight starts and seven straight decisions. The 24-year-old right-hander has posted a 1.03 ERA during his six-start winning streak. He controlled the zone once again, throwing 68 strikes among his 103 offerings. Walks used to be an issue for Giolito, who handed out 90 free passes in 2018 (4.7 BB/9), but he's walked just eight over his last 43.2 innings (1.6 BB/9). Giolito is in line to make his next start Friday on the road in Kansas City; however, the White Sox have a couple of off days this week and could opt to give him an extra day of rest.

Keller (3-7) coughed up three runs on nine hits in seven innings Sunday, striking out six and taking the loss to the Rangers.

Keller had danced around danger early, allowing just one run through four innings despite giving up six hits. He then yielded two more runs in the fifth and escaped further damage with an inning-ending double play. On a positive note, it was Keller's first start without a walk in 2019. Unfortunately, he still owns an unsightly 54:42 K:BB and 4.50 ERA. Keller will face the White Sox at home Saturday.

Eovaldi (elbow) completed a bullpen session Sunday and is expected to throw a simulated game Tuesday in Kansas City, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

After completing a simulated game Friday, Eovaldi was expected to take it easy Sunday and just play catch, but he ended up throwing off the mound in what amounted to a more intense workout. The Red Sox haven't outlined a specific timeline for his return from arthroscopic elbow surgery, but based on where the right-hander is currently at in his throwing program, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe speculates that Eovaldi could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list as soon as June 15.

The Angels recalled Suarez from Triple-A Salt Lake ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Mariners.

Reliever John Curtiss was optioned to Triple-A to clear a spot on the active roster for the 21-year-old, who will be making his MLB debut. The Angels haven't revealed whether Suarez will be in store for additional turns beyond Sunday or if his insertion into the rotation is merely a means of building in an extra day of rest for the team's other five starters. It's possible that a strong showing from Suarez could prompt the Angels to go with a six-man rotation moving forward or swap him into a five-man setup in place of the struggling Trevor Cahill, who is sporting a 6.92 ERA and 1.37 WHIP this season.

Verlander (9-2) picked up the win in Saturday's 5-1 victory over the A's, giving up one run on four hits and two walks over eight innings while striking out eight.

A solo shot by Stephen Piscotty in the second inning was the only blemish on Verlander's night. The right-hander now has 11 quality starts on the year, including five straight, and he's in rarefied territory on the all-time strikeouts list -- Saturday's performance moved him past Cy Young into 21st place with 2,809 career K's. Up next on the list: Mike Mussina at 2,813 strikeouts and a spot in the top 20, a feat Verlander should achieve Thursday in Seattle.