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Graveman (2-6) allowed only two runs on six hits and three walks during six innings in Monday's win against Minnesota. He struck out five.

Graveman continues to give up lots of contact, but this time the damage was limited with only two runs allowed. That being said, Graveman has allowed 62 hits in 53 innings, so it's just a matter of time before he has another woeful outing. His ERA lowered to 5.09, but he's not very reliable based on how he's been pitching of late. His next start will come against the Astros on the road Sunday.

McHugh (5-4) earned the win by tossing a complete game Monday against the Diamondbacks, allowing three runs on five hits. He walked one and struck out eight in the start.

McHugh has seen his strikeout totals soar in this last three starts, fanning 26 in 21.1 innings. The righty's ERA and WHIP are still inflated from his horrendous first start of the season, but McHugh has consistently been lowering those numbers ever since. He'll take the ball next on Saturday against the Athletics.

Boxberger (abdomen) was activated from the 15-day DL Monday.

Boxberger appears open to whatever role manager Kevin Cash plans to use him in, so it's unclear whether or not he will pick up right where he left off with the closer's job. Alex Colome has done an admirable job in Boxberger's stead, as he now has 11 straight scoreless appearances to his name. Boxberger did collect an impressive 41 saves in 2015, however, so both men seem to have rightful claim to the job. It will be an intriguing battle to monitor over the coming weeks.

Zych (shoulder) could be ready to throw a bullpen session within one week, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Zych still needs everything to go as planned, but it's a step in the right direction for the young right-hander. Once ready, look for Zych to be used in middle relief.

Webb's pectoral injury, which has landed him on the disabled list, traces back to a May 26 outing versus the Marlins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The veteran reliever was on the hill for a second consecutive game on May 26 when he apparently suffered the injury, according to manager Kevin Cash. Webb was touched up for three hits and an earned run in less than inning in that outing, the first time he'd given up a run since May 3. With the soreness persisting for multiple days, the team opted to give the 30-year-old some time to heal. "He just hasn't quite kicked it," Cash said. "We don't think it's ... too big of a deal. We just want to be cautious."

Kahnle was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Kahnle has allowed just one earned run in four appearances with the White Sox this season, but he was sent down Monday to open up a roster spot for outfielder J.B. Shuck. Kahnle has already had two stints with the big club this season, so he will garner consideration next time the White Sox need to bring up a reliever.

Brad Boxberger will be activated from the DL on Monday, but will be eased back to the closer role. Thus, Colome could hang on to the job just a little longer.

Colome has done great in the role, saving 12 games while posting a 1.23 ERA and 0.773 WHIP over 22 innings with a 29:4 K:BB ratio. Even when Boxberger ultimately reclaims the role, Colome could have value, as Boxberger struggled with his control last season.

Boxberger (abdomen) will be activated from the disabled list Monday, freelance Rays writer Roger Mooney reports.

Boxberger made his final rehab appearance Friday at Triple-A Durham and came out of it feeling fine, so the 28-year-old will now be cleared to rejoin the Rays' active roster for the first time this season. While he saved 41 games for the Rays in 2015, Boxberger doesn't have much tenure as the team's closer and manager Kevin Cash indicated Boxberger would be eased back into closing. As a result, Alex Colome may end up sticking as the Rays' ninth-inning man at least a little longer after logging a 1.23 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 22 innings.

Webb was placed on the DL on Sunday due to a right pectoral strain, freelance Rays writer Roger Mooney reports.

The 30-year-old hasn't appeared in the last three games, but the Rays provided no indication he was dealing with an injury. With Webb heading to the DL, Brad Boxberger (abdomen) will be activated Monday in a corresponding move.

Robertson allowed six runs on four hits and two walks against the Royals on Saturday.

This should have just been a "get work" outing for Robertson, as he entered the game in the ninth inning despite his team already up a half-dozen runs. That lead disappeared quickly under Robertson, who has just four saves in May after accumulating eight in April. The disparity has more to do with the White Sox's failure to take many leads this month, and Robertson should still be counted on to pick up good save and strikeout numbers if his usage picks up.