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Bundy (0-1) allowed six runs on seven hits with eight strikeouts and no walks across five innings in a loss to the Athletics on Thursday.

The eight strikeouts with no walks was certainly impressive, but Bundy has long suffered with coughing up homers. In his last 8.2 innings, Bundy has allowed six home runs. That's only one of his major issues, though, as he has also yielded 15 hits in 12.1 innings this year. Bundy is 0-1 with a 8.76 ERA and 1.78 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 12.1 innings. His next start is expected to come against the Rays.

Eovaldi allowed five earned runs on six hits and four walks while striking out four across five innings Thursday against the Blue Jays. He did not factor into the decision.

Eovaldi walked a tightrope through two scoreless innings to begin the game. However, he was hit hard in the third frame when he surrendered two home runs, which accounted for all five of his earned runs. Homers have been a big reason for Eovaldi's inflated 8.40 ERA, as he's allowed six through just 15 innings of work this season.

Bieber (1-0) allowed three hits while walking one and striking out six across seven scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday against the Tigers.

Bieber dominated the Tigers, not allowing a hit until the fourth inning and holding them without an extra-base hit for the entirety of his outing. He also racked up 13 swinging strikes on 105 pitches and now has 17 strikeouts through 15 innings of work this season. His ratios are also strong, as he's maintained a 1.80 ERA and 0.67 WHIP through three starts.

Turnbull (0-2) allowed three earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out four across four innings to take the loss Thursday against the Indians.

Turnbull allowed only one home run but struggled with his efficiency by allowing multiple batters to reach base in three of the four innings he pitched. More positively, seven of the eight hits he allowed were singles, and he surrendered only one free pass. He also continues to prove elusive to batters, racking up 19 strikeouts across 15 innings.

Sale's next start will come Tuesday against the Yankees, not Monday against the Orioles as originally expected, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

The Sale saga continues. The lefty has shown diminished velocity, thrown three poor starts and is now being handled with extreme caution by his team, getting a full week between starts. The team and player maintain that there's no particular problem with Sale's arm, but the signs all remain negative.

Valdez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Valdez has only appeared twice out of the bullpen this season, allowing two runs in three innings. He could be heading to the minors in order to stretch back out as a starter. A corresponding move is expected to be announced Friday.

Manning struck out 10 across seven one-hit shutout frames in his second start of the season for Double-A Erie.

He now boasts a 0.75 ERA, 0.42 WHIP and .054 average against through two starts. It was good to see him rebound against a weak Altoona lineup after walking three in five innings in an otherwise stellar first start of the season. Manning is one of the game's top pitching prospects and now has four career starts at Double-A under his belt. He should head to Triple-A sometime this summer, and a 2019 big-league debut is not out of the question.

Lynn (1-1) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out nine over six innings in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Lynn kept his mates in the game as Arizona starter Robbie Ray no-hit the Rangers through five innings. The bats eventually came alive, putting up runs in each of the final four innings to make a winner of Lynn, who laid claim to the second win by a Texas starter. Lynn's next projected start is Monday at home against the Angels.

Kikuchi exited Wednesday's start against the Royals after six innings with left calf cramps, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. He did not factor in the decision and allowed three runs on five hits and one walk while recording three strikeouts.

Kikuchi's evening may have been done regardless after 80 pitches given it was his first time working on a five-day pitching schedule. The 27-year-old was in line for the victory when he left the game only to see the bullpen surrender the lead during the seventh inning. Kikuchi is tentatively lined up for Monday's game against the Indians.

Paxton (1-2) gave up five runs on eight hits with three walks while striking out five through four innings in a loss to the Astros on Wednesday.

Paxton was hit hard and pulled after only four innings after giving up two home runs and five earned runs. The left-hander has had a tough start to the campaign with a 6.00 ERA and 19 strikeouts through 15 innings. Paxton will look to rebound Wednesday against the Red Sox.