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Zimmermann (2-3) allowed six runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out two in four innings to take the loss in Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Zimmermann struggled against the long ball in his last start by giving up four home runs, and he allowed five homers over the first four innings of Sunday's blowout loss. The southpaw was relatively effective at limiting run production early in the year, as he posted a 2.72 ERA in 36.1 innings over his first seven starts of the season. However, he's given up at least four runs in each of his last three starts while recording an 8.80 ERA in 15.1 innings during that time. Zimmermann projects to make his next start at home against the Guardians on Friday.

Quijada (0-1) took the loss Sunday versus the Blue Jays. He allowed a run on two hits and a walk with one strikeout in two-thirds of an inning.

Quijada got the last two outs of the eighth inning, but a Lourdes Gurriel RBI double broke a 10-10 tie, and the Angels couldn't catch up again. This was Quijada's second appearance of the year after he was sidelined by an oblique injury for seven weeks. He'll likely see mostly low-leverage assignments, though he did log four holds in 26 outings in 2021 while posting a 4.56 ERA and 1.36 WHIP.

Jimenez (2-2) allowed a run on no hits and one walk in one inning, blowing a save but earning the win Sunday versus the Rangers.

Jimenez walked Marcus Semien, who stole second, moved to third on a groundout and scored the game-tying run on a wild pitch. Luckily for Jimenez, the Athletics responded in the bottom of the ninth with a walkoff single from Jed Lowrie. This was Jimenez's first blown save in 11 opportunities this year, as he's been excellent while holding onto the closer role for the Athletics. He's posted a 2.25 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB across 20 innings.

Herget wasn't available to pitch in Sunday's loss to the Blue Jays due to a fingernail issue, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Herget threw two scoreless innings during Friday's series opener against Toronto, but he wasn't available out of the bullpen to close out the series. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Tuesday's matchup against the Yankees.

Pilkington is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Royals in Cleveland.

Despite failing to escape the fourth inning while giving up three earned runs on seven hits and four walks in his second start of the season with the Guardians on Thursday in Detroit, Pilkington will remain in the rotation for at least one more turn while Aaron Civale (glute) is on the 15-day injured list. Even with a home start against a weak Kansas City offense, Pilkington doesn't make for a comfortable streaming option outside of AL-only leagues.

Pressly allowed a hit and two walks while striking out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Mariners.

Pressly loaded the bases with one out, but he got Luis Torrens to ground into a double play to end the threat. This was Pressly's fourth straight appearance with a save over the last eight days, and he's riding a 6.2-inning scoreless streak. The Astros' closer is at a 2.45 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB across 11 innings while going 8-for-10 in save chances in 12 outings.

Smeltzer is scheduled to start the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader in Detroit, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Smeltzer will be making his fourth start of the season with the big club and his second straight turn through the Minnesota rotation after he struck out six over seven scoreless innings Thursday against the Royals following his call-up from Triple-A St. Paul. The Twins could get Joe Ryan (illness) back from the COVID-19 injured list as soon as Tuesday, but with Sonny Gray (pectoral) exiting early in his start Sunday against Kansas City, Smeltzer may have an opportunity to stick around in the rotation beyond his upcoming outing in Detroit.

Ciscnero (shoulder) threw 40 pitches during a bullpen session Sunday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander began throwing off a mound last week, and he's now close to pitching against live hitters. Cisnero has been sidelined since late March by the shoulder strain but is now closing in on his return to game action.

Rom (undisclosed) gave up three runs on three hits and no walks while striking out two over 2.1 innings in his return from Double-A Bowie's 7-day injured list Wednesday.

Rom slotted back into the Bowie rotation after he was sidelined for three weeks due to an unspecified issue. The 22-year-old lefty has made six starts for Bowie this season, logging a 4.76 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 27:7 K:BB in 22.2 innings.

Feyereisen retired the side in order and earned the save in a 4-2 win Sunday over the Yankees.

Feyereisen needed just five pitches to retire the bottom three batters in the Yankees lineup. It was the first time he was allowed to close out a game all season. The 29-year-old has been stellar, allowing no earned runs and only nine baserunners while striking out 25 in 22 innings. He's primarily appeared in the seventh and eighth innings, but with his dominance and the Rays' closer committee, it's possible he could see more opportunities to earn saves.