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Povich (0-1) took the loss Sunday against the Royals, allowing four runs on 13 hits and no walks over six innings. He struck out four.

The Baltimore southpaw allowed a career-worst 13 hits -- a triple, three doubles and nine singles -- as the Royals sprayed the ball around the park. Despite the hit parade, Povich tossed only 88 pitches, 61 of which were strikes, to complete this appearance. After 10.1 innings this season, the 24-year-old sports an ugly 6.10 ERA and 1.84 WHIP; however, better things may come for Povich as his FIP is 1.20 due in part to a .529 BABIP. He currently lines up to make his next start against the Blue Jays at home next weekend.

Castillo is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday versus the Astros in Seattle, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Castillo made his Seattle debut and his first MLB start in San Francisco on Friday, when he struck out two and allowed three runs on six hits and six hits over three innings in a no-decision. While not overly impressive, Castillo's performance was good enough to earn him another turn through the rotation, but he likely won't be in store for an extended stay with Seattle. As soon as George Kirby (shoulder) completes a rehab assignment and is deemed ready to make his MLB season debut, Castillo will be the odd man out of the rotation, barring injuries to any of Seattle's other four starters.

Bubic (2-0) earned the win Sunday versus Baltimore, completing 6.2 innings while allowing one run on five hits and a walk. He struck out eight.

The Kansas City southpaw absolutely stymied the Orioles over his 99 pitches, generating an impressive 16 whiffs, with half of those coming on his changeup. The only blemish on his line came in the seventh inning when Bubic was tiring -- he allowed Ryan Mountcastle to cross the plate on a wild pitch. Bubic might be in line for a breakout season, as he's opened with 12.2 scoreless innings with a 16:3 K:BB. The 27-year-old lines up to make his next start against the Guardians on the road next weekend.

Jobe did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 4-3 win against the White Sox, pitching five innings while allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks. He struck out four.

The rookie right-hander looked sharper in this 86-pitch outing but generated just six whiffs against a subpar Chicago lineup. Jobe managed to limit hard contact, as all four hits yielded were singles, but the walks are looking problematic to start the season for the 22-year-old. Over his first nine innings, Jobe has a 5.00 ERA and 1.56 WHIP with a 7:7 K:BB. He is currently scheduled to make his next start against the Twins in Minnesota next weekend.

Perez took a no-decision Sunday against the Tigers. He struck out four over 6.1 innings while allowing one run on four hits and two walks.

The veteran lefty tossed 82 pitches, including 51 strikes, while topping out at just 90.4 mph; however, he managed to earn his second quality start in as many outings this season. The only blemish on Perez's line was an RBI-single hit by Javier Baez in the second inning. Perez will continue to anchor the White Sox rotation with performances like this one, as his ERA now stands at 1.42, supported by a 2.29 FIP, over his first 12.1 frames. The 34-year-old is currently scheduled to make his next start against the Red Sox at home next weekend.

Francis (1-1) took the loss Sunday versus the Mets, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out six.

Francis worked around six singles over his 90 pitches, out of which he generated 10 whiffs. The New York lineup was unable to square up the Toronto right-hander, as the pair of runs they were plated in the third inning came on a Pete Alonso single and Brandon Nimmo sacrifice fly. Francis now sports a 3.18 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with a 10:5 K:BB over his first 11.1 innings. The 28-year-old lines up to make his next start at Baltimore next weekend.

Astros general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that Valdez is dealing with some fatigue and a sore throat, putting his status in question for his scheduled turn through the rotation Tuesday in Seattle, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

The left-hander could still be available to pitch Tuesday, but for now the Astros are leaving Tuesday's starter as "to-be-announced." In his first two starts of the season, Valdez has a 3.17 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB across 12 innings.

The Angels optioned Dana to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Dana's stay with the Angels lasted just two days, as he was recalled from Triple-A on Friday and appeared out of the bullpen later that night in an 8-6 loss to the Guardians. Since he covered three innings and gave up two earned runs on four hits and one walk in that appearance, Dana was unlikely to be available for another day or two, so the Angels opted to swap him off the active roster in favor of a fresh arm in right-hander Michael Darrell-Hicks, who was called up from Salt Lake. Dana is expected to move back into the rotation upon his return to the Triple-A club.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Fitts will make his next start Monday against the Blue Jays in Boston, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Fitts had been in line to make his second start of the season Saturday against the Cardinals, but that game was postponed due to inclement weather. With the Red Sox and Cardinals making up the game in a doubleheader Sunday, both teams are allotted a 27th man. The Red Sox will take advantage of the extra roster spot and have Triple-A Worcester call-up Hunter Dobbins start the second game of the twin bill while giving Fitts some extra rest. Dobbins is likely to be sent back to the minors immediately after the doubleheader while Boston returns to a five-man rotation to begin the upcoming week.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Dobbins will start the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Cardinals, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Dobbins fell short of winning a spot on Boston's Opening Day roster coming out of spring training, but the right-hander didn't have to wait long to receive a call-up from Triple-A Worcester. He'll be making his MLB debut Sunday and will serve as Boston's 27th man in the twin bill, so Dobbins is likely to be sent back to Worcester immediately following the spot start. Though Cora noted that he was impressed with Dobbins' velocity readings in spring training, the 25-year-old labored in his first Triple-A start this past Tuesday, striking out two over 3.2 innings while allowing five earned runs on three hits -- all home runs -- and three walks. He'll make for a risky streaming option Sunday.