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Cortes gave up three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six through four innings of relief work against the Yankees on Sunday.

Cortes came into the game in the second inning after opener Chad Green allowed two runs in 1.2 innings to begin the game. Cortes received 16 called strikes on his way to six strikeouts, but he also allowed three runs in only four innings of work. Cortes has a 9.00 ERA and a 9:2 K:BB through six innings.

Morton gave up five runs (three earned) on four hits and four walks while striking out six through four innings in a no-decision against the Yankees on Sunday.

Morton was ineffective and inefficient, throwing 88 pitches in only four innings and giving up five runs. Walks continue to be a problem: Over the last month, he has an impressive 10.5 K/9 but also a 3.7 BB/9. Morton will be looking to get back on track in his next start Friday at the Indians.

Milone, who owns a 4-2 record, 3.38 ERA and 1.24 WHIP across 49.1 innings at Triple-A Tacoma, is a likely candidate for a promotion to start Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

The veteran southpaw is already in line to make his next trip to the mound at Tacoma on Tuesday, lending further credence to the notion he could get the nod. Milone would have to be added to the 40-man roster in order to be promoted, as he originally signed with the Mariners on a minor-league deal. The other alternative would be for manager Scott Servais to go with a bullpen day, with the final decision likely coming within the next 24 hours.

Manager Terry Francona said Clevinger (back) would complete two or three more bullpen sessions during the upcoming week before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Clevinger has hit no snags thus far in his recovery from an upper-back strain, which he sustained in early April. Though his initial projected recovery timetable didn't call for him to resume throwing a baseball until late May, Clevinger has already advanced to mound work. After throwing 20 pitches in a bullpen session a few days earlier, Clevinger will presumably ratchet up the intensity of his subsequent sessions while incorporating his full arsenal. Assuming all goes well, the Indians will map out a rehab schedule that will put Clevinger on track to return from the 60-day injured list on or shortly after June 7, when he's first eligible for activation.

Paxton said he still felt some inflammation in his left knee during his bullpen session Sunday, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports. He'll throw off a mound again Tuesday before the Yankees determine his next step.

Paxton completed approximately 20 throws during Sunday's session and was able to mix in his full arsenal. Though Paxton noted that his condition has improved, the Yankees may want the southpaw to complete a side session without any lingering pain before activating him from the 10-day injured list. If Paxton fares well Tuesday, he could return from the IL later in the week without requiring a minor-league rehab assignment beforehand.

Rodon underwent successful Tommy John elbow surgery on Wednesday, Russell Dorsey of MLB.com reports.

Rodon was placed on the injured list following his last start and eventually opted to undergo the surgery. The White Sox expect a full recovery with an estimated return in mid-2020.

Canning (2-1) picked up the win in Saturday's 6-3 victory over the Royals, scattering three hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings while striking out five.

The rookie right-hander was perfect through four innings before walking Alex Gordon to lead off the fifth, and Canning finished his longest outing in the majors having thrown 60 of 93 pitches for strikes, including an impressive 16 swinging strikes. He'll carry a 3.80 ERA and 24:7 K:BB through 21.1 innings into his next start Friday, at home against the Rangers.

Berrios allowed four runs on eight hits while striking out six in 4.2 innings in a no-decision against the Mariners on Saturday.

Berrios allowed too many baserunners, exiting with 105 pitches and just an out away from being in line for the win. The right-hander remains at 6-2 with a 3.39 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 10 starts this season. He's struck out 60 batters in 63.2 innings. Berrios is expected to take his next turn versus the White Sox on Friday.

Means (5-4) took the loss Saturday at Cleveland by allowing three runs on five hits over five innings. He walked three and struck out one.

Means wasn't at his best Saturday, but he likely would have been saddled with the loss regardless, given that the Orioles mustered only one hit. The 26-year-old still sports a 2.68 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 34:13 K:BB across 43.2 innings, and he lines up to face the Rockies at Coors Field next weekend.

Boyd allowed four runs on seven hits with eight strikeouts and no walks across 6.1 innings while taking the loss against the Athletics on Saturday.

The 28-year-old struck out at least eight batters for the third time in his last five outings, but the long ball hurt him once again. After yielding only two homers in his first seven starts, Boyd has tossed up five bombs in his last 16.1 innings. He is 4-4 with a 3.41 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 73 strikeouts in 60.2 innings this season. Boyd is scheduled to start next against the Mets on Friday.