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O'Sullivan will make at least one more start Sunday, when he faces the Astros, the Providence Journal reports.

O'Sullivan effectively replaced Henry Owens in the rotation when Owens proved incapable of consistently commanding his pitches. In his first start, O'Sullivan didn't walk a batter, but allowed a whopping 12 hits in six innings. The high volume of hits may be explained away by O'Sullivan pitching to contact after Boston presented him with an 11-run lead. At any rate, he'll get at least one more start while the Red Sox have Eduardo Rodriguez (knee) toe the rubber for a fourth rehab start at Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday.

Stroman (4-0) allowed four runs (two earned), walked two batters, and stuck out five while taking a no-decision in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Giants in 13 innings.

The righty has looked strong to start the season, and Wednesday was no different. Two of the runs the Giants got off of him were not his fault, as shortstop Troy Tulowitzki committed an error. With just two earned runs in the game, he lowed his ERA to 3.54.

Hamels (4-0) allowed five runs (three earned) on nine hits over 5.2 innings, but also struck out nine and walked none in a no-decision against the White Sox on Wednesday.

His own error cost him a run in the third and an Adrian Beltre error in the sixth led to another run. The three earned runs against Hamels were off two homers. Judging by those numbers, Hamels was off his game, but his nine strikeouts and no walks says otherwise. He threw 70 strikes, 18 of which were swing-and-misses, in 111 pitches. Hamels will make his next start Tuesday against Oakland.

Bundy gave up one unearned run over two innings, giving up two hits and a walk against Oakland on Saturday. He struck out two in the outing.

Bundy has been effective in his 12 innings of work this year for the Orioles as he's given up only three earned runs while striking out five. The 23-year-old has also not given up more than one earned run in any of his nine appearances. As long as the young righty can continue to limit runs from crossing the plate, he should be reliable relief member for the Orioles throughout 2016.

Haynes (lat strain) was placed on the seven-day disabled list for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.

Haynes has been pitching decently for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, going 1-1 with a 3.57 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP in seven starts, but is headed to the disabled list. According to Shane Hennigan, Haynes will shut it down for a week before moving forward with a rehab plan. Jake Cave will take Haynes' spot on the Triple-A roster.

Haynes (lat strain) was placed on the seven-day disabled list for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.

Haynes has been pitching decently for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, going 1-1 with a 3.57 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP in seven starts, but is headed to the disabled list. According to Shane Hennigan, Haynes will shut it down for a week before moving forward with a rehab plan. Jake Cave will take Haynes' spot on the Triple-A roster.

Walker (neck) will get the start Wednesday against the Rays.

The young right-hander has been battling some neck spasms of late, but he was able to throw a bullpen session Monday and his neck issues appear to be behind him as he'll take the hill against the Rays on Wednesday.

McCullers (shoulder) will rejoin the rotation Friday against the Red Sox, Angel Verdejo of the Houston Chronicle reports.

After starting the season on the disabled list due to a sore throwing shoulder, McCullers is set to make his 2016 debut on Friday. He was sharp in his final rehab outing at Triple-A Fresno and he also noted that he felt ready for game action following his bullpen session Tuesday. Friday's start will be a bit of a baptism by fire for McCullers, however, as he'll be facing a Red Sox lineup that is averaging 6.3 runs per game in May.

Miley (3-2) surrendered four hits, four earned runs and a walk over six innings in Tuesday's 6-4 victory over the Rays. He struck out six, but gave up three homers as well.

The 29-year-old southpaw continues to struggle with keeping the ball in the park, having surrendered eight homers over his first seven starts of 2016. Veteran Steve Pearce was able to touch up Miley for a pair of solo homers, while Steven Souza got in on the fun with his own bases-empty blast. The six-year veteran gave up only one hit otherwise, a double to Brandon Guyer. He'll be challenged to limit the long-ball damage once again in his next start, as he'll face a potent Orioles lineup in Baltimore next Tuesday.

Smyly (1-4) surrendered 10 hits and six earned runs over five innings in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Mariners. He struck out five.

He managed to miss some bats, recording 14 swinging strikes overall, but Smyly was done in by two homers that accounted for five of the six runs he gave up. Franklin Gutierrez got the scoring started with a 410-foot shot in the first that plated Ketel Marte, and Dae-Ho Lee put a 365-footer into the right-field bleachers in the fourth, driving in Chris Iannetta and Kyle Seager to give the Mariners a 6-2 lead. Smyly has been able to pitch only five innings in each of his last two starts, and has given up a pair of gopher balls in two of his last three trips to the mound as well. The six earned runs were the most he'd given up in a start this year, and his ERA climbed almost a full run to 3.63 due to his struggles Tuesday. He'll try his luck again Sunday against Sonny Gray and the A's in Tampa.