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Morton allowed three runs on eight hits while walking one over six innings Tuesday against the Yankees. He struck out 10 but did not factor into the decision.

Morton got off to a shaky start Tuesday, allowing a leadoff home run to Brett Gardner followed by another run in the second inning on three consecutive base knocks. He cleaned things up after that, with his only other earned run coming on an Aaron Judge fifth-inning solo shot. The 34-year-old hurler has recorded as many double-digit strikeout games this season (four) as he had in his previous 10 major-league seasons. He's seemingly morphed himself into a bonafide fantasy ace in the early going and will look to stay hot in his upcoming Sunday start against the hard-hitting Red Sox.

Giolito (3-6) took the loss against the Indians on Tuesday, allowing five runs on nine hits with three strikeouts over six innings. He did not walk a batter.

The effort represented a marked improvement over Giolito's 1.1-inning outing last week, but that's not saying much. The 23-year-old did not walk a batter for the first time this season -- he has a 30:37 K:BB over 55 innings -- but had trouble avoiding hard contact against Cleveland. Giolito lines up to start next Wednesday versus the Twins.

Chirinos (forearm) allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits over 2.2 innings in Triple-A Durham's loss to Rochester on Tuesday. He struck out six.

Chirinos faced a significant upgrade in competition Tuesday after making his first rehab start with High-A Charlotte last Thursday. The right-hander wasn't nearly as effective, working up to 47 pitches during the outing and allowing a three-run home run to Kennys Vargas with two out in the third that put an end to his night. Given the less-than-ideal results and the fact he's only worked 4.2 rehab innings overall thus far, Chirinos could be due for at least one more minor-league outing before being considered for activation.

Clevinger (4-2) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while recording seven strikeouts over 6.2 innings to earn the win over the White Sox on Tuesday.

The only trouble for Clevinger came in the second inning as Daniel Palka hit a leadoff double and scored on a single by Tim Anderson. The 27-year-old continued his strong performance this season and now has a 3.14 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 61 strikeouts across 71.2 innings. He is slated to face the Twins on Sunday.

Kopech allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out seven to earn his second win of the season for Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Kopech notched his fifth quality start of the season and second in the last three starts. Getting deep into games consistently remains elusive for the right-hander, whose control issues and high volume of strikeouts build up his pitch count early in games. He's pitched fewer than six innings in five out of 10 starts. The White Sox are not going to rush him and can give him another six weeks worth of starts to hone his control and get deep more consistently.

Rodon (shoulder) allowed three hits and walked two while striking out eight over five scoreless innings for Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

Rodon took his turn in the rotation on schedule after he was drilled by a comebacker off the forehead in his previous start. The left-hander ran his pitch count to 86 (58 strikes), so he's stretched out enough if the White Sox choose to activate him for Sunday's game against the Brewers. The original plan was to give Rodon four rehabilitation outings, which means one more after Tuesday's start.

Blackburn (forearm) will make a rehab start with High-A Stockton on Thursday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

Blackburn threw four innings at extended spring training Friday and will now officially kick off his minor-league rehab assignment in Stockton. The righty will likely require multiple rehab starts as he hasn't appeared in a major-league contest since August 2017.

Montas will start Friday's game against the Royals, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

Montas made his season debut Sunday against the Diamondbacks, allowing just one run on three hits while striking out seven batters in a solid six innings of work. He should be viewed as a viable fantasy pitching option Friday against a relatively weak Royals offense that sports a sub-.700 team OPS against right-handed pitching.

Jaye was traded from the Twins to the Indians for cash Tuesday.

Jaye will head to Triple-A Columbus following Tuesday's trade. The 26-year-old started eight games at Triple-A Rochester, posting a 4.25 ERA with 19 strikeouts and 15 walks across 42.1 innings.

Gonzales (5-3) allowed just one unearned run on four hits and four walks with four strikeouts through 6.2 innings to earn the win Monday over Texas.

As usual, Gonzales nibbled with the fastball and used his changeup and curveball to do most of the dirty work. Of 16 balls in play Monday night, 12 were off the changeup or fastball, and nine of those went for outs. Gonzales gets around his lack of top-end stuff by expertly changing speeds, and it's hard to argue with the effectiveness. Gonzales' ERA is down to 3.60 thanks to a run of three straight starts without an earned run, and he is now 4-1 in his last five decisions. He'll look to stay hot Saturday against the Rays.