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Hammel (1-6) lasted 4.1 innings, allowing four runs on four hits and four walks while fanning two Tigers in Monday's no-decision.

Hammel worked his way around a bit of trouble as he held the Tigers scoreless through the first four frames. However, the righty couldn't avoid trouble in the fifth when he was tattooed for four runs, raising his ERA to 6.18 and leaving Hammel without a win for a fourth consecutive start. The 34-year-old will turn the calendar and make his next start Sunday against Cleveland.

Nolasco (2-6) only last 2.2 innings Monday, giving up six runs (two earned) on six hits while walking two and striking out a pair in a loss to the Braves.

The 34-year-old's day wasn't as disastrous as it seemed due to a Cliff Pennington error that kept four runs off his ledger. Still, the short outing raised the veteran's ERA to 4.48 on the year. Nolasco's solid 3.2 K/BB ratio has given him a bit of deep-league value, but his susceptibility to the long ball (2.5 HR/9) holds him back from being a starter to rely on in standard formats.

Carrasco (5-2) allowed two runs on four hits (two home runs) while walking one and striking out seven over seven innings in Monday's 5-3 win over the Athletics.

Carrasco took a shutout into the seventh inning to win his third straight decision, and the only runs he allowed came on solo shots by Yonder Alonso and Ryon Healy. The right-hander has not lost a start since April 28, and he lowered his ERA to 2.89 with the 101-pitch effort. It's an encouraging sign after Carrasco allowed nine runs in 10 innings over his last two starts, as he showed that he's fully healthy after missing a little time with a pectoral ailment. Home runs can be an issue for him (14.3 percent HR/FB), but the rest of his peripherals are rock-solid.

Meyer (back) is expected to return from the disabled list and start Sunday against the Twins, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Meyer tossed a bullpen Monday without an issue, clearing the way for him to rejoin the rotation after missing just two starts. The 27-year-old compiled a 5.79 ERA and 28:18 K:BB across five starts (23.1 innings) with the Angels prior to landing on the DL. He's scheduled to face youngster Jose Berrios in his return to the rotation.

Bridwell will be recalled from Triple-A to start Tuesday against the Braves, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Acquired from the Orioles earlier in the month, Bridwell will make his first major-league start Tuesday in place of the injured Alex Meyer (back). The 25-year-old has started six games in the minors for the Angels, compiling a healthy 1.35 ERA and 23:3 K:BB through 26.2 innings. With Meyer expected to rejoin the rotation after Tuesday, this will likely be Bridwell's only start.

Rucinski was sent back to Triple-A Rochester following Monday's loss to the Astros, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Rucinski was sent down after just one game with the big club; he allowed three runs on five hits while walking one batter, raising his ERA to 10.38. Buddy Boshers was recalled to take his place on the roster.

Montgomery (2-4) allowed three runs -- one earned -- on eight hits and a walk while striking out five batters over 4.1 innings during Monday's loss to Baltimore.

This wasn't Montgomery's best effort, but he was also a little unlucky, with two of the runs he allowed following a Starlin Castro error. The rookie lefty has posted a respectable 4.11 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 8.6 K/9, and his 3.59 FIP indicates there could be smoother sailing ahead. It isn't out of the question to be selective with his opponents going forward, and it's probably wise to expect more peaks and valleys during his freshman campaign. Still, he's flashing nice fantasy upside. Montgomery lines up to face the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in his next start.

Bundy (6-3) allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out three batters over seven innings during Monday's win over the Yankees.

This was another strong outing from Bundy, and he's now allowed two runs or fewer in eight of his 11 starts. It would be nice to see an uptick in strikeouts (6.2 K/9), and his 4.11 FIP suggests there could be negative regression ahead of his 2.92 ERA. Still, all things considered, Bundy has established himself as a solid fantasy asset. Another tough matchup against Boston is on deck for the 24-year-old righty.

Rucinski was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Monday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Rucinski was added to the big club ahead of Monday's contest against the Astros to offer an extra bullpen arm after the Twins played 15 innings Sunday. The 28-year-old has already seen some time in the Twin Cities this season, compiling a 5.40 ERA and 5:1 K:BB across 3.1 innings. He owns a more impressive 2.95 ERA and 21:3 K:BB through 18.1 innings with Rochester.

McCullers (6-1) allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits (one homer) while walking two and striking out eight over six innings in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Orioles.

McCullers settled down nicely after allowing all three of his runs in his first two innings. The impressive right-hander snapped his streak of 22 scoreless innings by giving up a two-run dinger to Jonathan Schoop in the first inning, but McCullers was able to win his fourth straight in the end. The 23-year-old allowed five runs twice in April but hasn't allowed more than two runs in any of his six May starts and posted four straight scoreless outings before this one. There aren't many hurlers throwing better than McCullers this season, and with his 10.1 K/9, he boasts one of the highest ceilings of any starting pitcher.