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Bundy (0-4) gave up four runs on five hits (including two home runs) with three walks while striking out eight through five innings in a loss to the Twins on Sunday.

Homers have been a problem for Bundy all season, and he gave up two more solo shots in this outing. The right-hander induced another 19 swinging strikes but continues to allow too many baserunners and home runs to be effective. The 26-year-old has a 6.67 ERA with a 34:13 K:BB through six starts this season. Bundy will get his next start Saturday against the Rays.

German (5-1) yielded four runs on five hits and a walk in six innings Sunday, earning a win over San Francisco. He struck out four batters.

German cruised through five innings of scoreless work, allowing just one hit in the process. Things got ugly in the sixth, as he coughed up four hits and a walk, letting four runs cross home. Fortunately, his offense provided enough to give him his fourth win of the young season. The 26-year-old will carry a 2.56 ERA into his next start against the Twins on Saturday.

Sale (0-5) allowed four runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks while striking out eight over seven innings in a loss Sunday against the Rays.

Tampa Bay got to Sale early in the ballgame with a two-run homer in the first inning, but he wouldn't surrender an earned run through the next six frames. Despite a solid effort, he was handed his fifth loss of the season. Sale owns a 6.30 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with 32 strikeouts over 30 innings this year.

Glasnow (5-0) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out nine over 6.2 innings on the way to a win Sunday against the Red Sox.

Glasnow's offense spotted him four early runs, and he would leave the contest with a 4-2 lead after surrendering a run in the sixth and seventh innings. The 25-year-old right-hander has been stellar through six starts this season, posting a 1.75 ERA and 0.94 WHIP with 38 punchouts over 36 innings.

Giolito will test his strained hamstring with another side session Monday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Giolito is already eligible to return from the injured list but will need at least a few more days. His exact return date should become clearer following Monday's session.

Chirinos is no longer listed as Monday's starter against Kansas City, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Tolentino elaborated that Chirinos will still pitch on Monday, but the team is contemplating using an opener rather than a traditional starter. Chirinos has filled roles as both a starter and follower this season, recording a 3.55 ERA across 25.1 innings to go along with 22 strikeouts.

Cobb (back) was played on the 10-day injured list Sunday.

Cobb has a lumbar strain and his placement on the injured list is retroactive to April 27. He got a late start to the season with a right groin strain and has not pitched well since returning, racking up a 10.95 ERA and 1.86 WHIP across 12.1 innings.

The Rangers hope Smyly (arm) will rejoin the rotation May 5, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Smyly has started playing catch but will not be ready to go Tuesday. Adrian Sampson is expected to start Tuesday while off days give manager Chris Woodward room to extend Smyly's throwing program through the week.

Kikuchi will return to his normal starting routine during his next turn in the rotation Friday at the Indians, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

As expected, Kikuchi worked a sole frame Friday against the Rangers, part of a maintenance plan to help him through the rigors of his first season stateside. However, manager Scott Servais confirms the Japanese import will be expected to return to a normal workload Friday, and it will be interesting to see if the extra amount of rest he's enjoyed will yield positive results versus Cleveland.

Morton struck out five and allowed no runs on two hits and four walks over six innings in a victory over the Red Sox on Saturday.

The veteran right-hander has dealt with control problems all season, but his four free passes Saturday was a season high. Still, he worked around the extra traffic and didn't yield a run for his second start this season. Morton has minimized the damage from walks this season by holding opponents to a .184 batting average. He is 3-0 with a 2.76 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 39 strikeouts in 32.2 innings. His next scheduled start is Thursday against the Royals on the road.