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Bundy (2-2) allowed four runs on five hits (including three home runs) and three walks over 3.1 innings Sunday, striking out four, in a loss to the Rays.

It wasn't the most auspicious start to Bundy's career as a major league starting pitcher. His control both within and outside the strike zone was shaky, but Bundy did generate 11 swinging strikes on 70 pitches so there were some encouraging signs. The Orioles haven't announced whether he'll head back to the bullpen after this, but if he does get another start it would come at home Friday against the Indians.

Gibson (2-6) allowed four runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out four over six innings to take the loss Sunday against the Indians.

Gibson entered the fifth inning only trailing 1-0, but he was tagged for three runs between the fifth and sixth innings, leading to his sixth loss of the season. He's only thrown one quality start in his last five outings, and his ERA is at 5.12. He'll make his next start Friday at the Red Sox.

Hamels (10-2) allowed one unearned run on four hits while striking out seven to earn the win Sunday at the Cubs.

Hamels received a pair of runs from the Rangers' offense in the second inning, which was enough to help him win his 10th game of the year. After allowing five runs in each of his last two outings, he appears to be back on track and now has a 3.00 ERA on the season. He'll make his next start Saturday at the Royals.

Hill exited Sunday's start after just five pitches after a blister on his pitching hand popped, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Hill threw a bullpen session earlier in the week with no trouble, but the blister that had initially put Sunday's start in jeopardy resurfaced to end this outing early. Hill was visibly frustrated prior to his removal, as his chances to show off his skills to potential contenders prior to the trade deadline are fading fast. Fortunately, this injury doesn't appear to be a long-term concern, but it's worth getting confirmation on Hill's status before utilizing the right-hander in his next scheduled start.

Walker expects to return in two weeks but will need offseason surgery on his injured foot, the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Walker, who has been on the disabled list since July 6, will begin a throwing program Monday. He hopes that with rest and treatment the inflammation will subside so he can pitch without pain. He acknowledged, though, he might have to pitch with some level of discomfort, which he did earlier in the year with few problems. Surgery would eliminate the problem for good. "The bone is too long, so it keeps jamming and causing inflammation," Walker said. "I guess they just have to cut a piece of the bone off."

Hill (hand) is listed on the lineup card and will start Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Hill was initially slated to lead off the second-half schedule for the A's and start Friday, but a blister on his pitching hand ended up nixing those plans. Even so, the issue was never considered anything major, and after Hill successfully completed a bullpen session, he's been cleared to take the ball. While the matchup against a powerful Blue Jays attack makes Hill a sketchy DFS play, those in season-long leagues can probably roll the left-hander with confidence.

Gray (4-8) surrendered three earned runs on six hits and four walks over six innings in Saturday's 5-4 victory over the Blue Jays. He struck out two.

The 26-year-old now has four quality starts in the last five trips to the mound, although Saturday was his first victory over that span. Although he continued struggling with his control -- as evidenced by Gray issuing four free passes for the second consecutive start -- he largely avoided trouble against a potent Blue Jays lineup and gave up only one homer, a solo shot to Edwin Encarnacion. Gray will look to follow up with another strong outing Thursday versus the Rays.

McCullers (4-4) took the loss against the Mariners on Saturday, despite striking out eight and giving up only one earned run on four hits and four walks in 5.1 innings.

Although he once again struggled with his control -- 56 of 97 pitches went for strikes, including first-pitch strikes on just nine of 22 hitters -- McCullers also missed plenty of bats. He induced 10 swinging strikes, and recorded his third-highest whiff total in a start this season. The 22-year-old has received minimal run support over his last two decisions, both losses, with the Astros only providing him with two runs overall. However, McCullers' bloated 1.64 WHIP sums up a large part of his troubles also, and he'll try to get back on track against the Angels on Friday.

Rodriguez (2-3) gave up an earned run on four hits and two walks over seven innings in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Yankees. He also recorded a strikeout.

The 23-year-old looked like a completely different pitcher as compared to the last start before his demotion, an appearance against the Rays on June 27 where he'd been blasted for 11 hits and nine earned runs in less than three frames. Rodriguez turned in what was easily his best outing of the season, allowing the fewest earned runs of any 2016 start while also completing seven innings for the first time during the campaign. The young southpaw's only hiccup was the third-inning solo homer he allowed to Brett Gardner, but he otherwise stymied a veteran Yankees lineup. Rodriguez will try to keep the positive momentum when he faces off with the Twins on Friday.

Darvish (2-1) (shoulder) mowed down nine Cubs over just 4.1 innings in Saturday's 3-1 loss, while giving up two earned runs on two hits and four walks.

The returning righty certainly had his moments over his time on the mound, notching 13 swinging strikes and setting a new season high in strikeouts. The outing was Darvish's shortest on the season however, and was largely brought about by control problems that saw him equal a season high with four walks and throw 90 pitches. He'll try to get back on the winning side of the ledger on Friday versus the Royals.