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Devenski (0-1) gave up five hits, two earned runs, and three walks over five innings in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the A's.

The 25-year-old rookie continued to acquit himself well, carrying over much of the effectiveness that he's displayed in relief over to Saturday's spot start. Although he flashed some control problems for the first time this season by issuing three free passes, Devenski still managed to throw a relatively efficient 91 pitches over his time on the mound. He induced 10 swinging strikes as well and was encouragingly able to avoid the long ball altogether. Even if he returns to the bullpen for the time being, Devenski's performance certainly gives a glimpse at his starting potential down the road.

Kahnle was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Kahnle was only a short-term call-up for the White Sox, who had been without David Robertson (personal) the last couple days. The 26-year-old made one appearance during his stay with the White Sox, throwing a scoreless inning Friday against the Orioles.

Robertson (personal) was reinstated from the bereavement list and will be available for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Robertson had missed the last three games while tending to a personal matter, which thrust Nate Jones and Matt Albers into more prominent late-inning roles. Now that he's back with the team, Robertson should immediately take back closing duties, so he's a safe activation for fantasy owners heading into the coming week. Tommy Kahnle was sent down to Triple-A Charlotte to make room for Robertson on the 25-man roster.

Loup (elbow) will throw off a mound Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports.

Loup said that if Monday's session goes well, he will head to extended spring training, where he'll likely begin facing hitters. The lefty, who struck out 46 batters in 42.1 innings last season, could be back with the Blue Jays by mid-May.

Duffey gave up four runs, but just one earned, over 6.1 innings with seven strikeouts and no walks in Saturday's loss to Detroit.

Duffey allowed a three-run home run in the first inning after an error put two runners on base, but otherwise had a strong outing. It's not clear if he'll remain in the rotation when Ervin Santana (back) returns from the DL, but this outing should put Duffey in a good position when the Twins decide whether to send either him, Jose Berrios, or Alex Meyer to the minors.

Smith (forearm) tossed a perfect inning during a rehabilitation outing for Double-A Portland on Saturday. He struck out one and threw six of his nine pitches for strikes.

The outing checks off another box for Smith, who made appearances on consecutive nights. He'll be evaluated Sunday and could be activated as early as Tuesday when the Red Sox begin a series in Chicago against the White Sox.

Harvey (groin) has been shut down for the time being and will visit with a specialist, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.

Harvey remains without a firm timetable, but it doesn't appear that he'll be back on the field anytime soon. More information will be available following Harvey's visit with the specialist, but manager Buck Showalter commented that he remains confident that Harvey will pitch at some point in 2016.

Duffey (shoulder) has been confirmed as Saturday's starter against the Tigers, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

He had a 1.72 ERA in three starts with Triple-A Rochester and is ready to pitch Saturday despite suffering a shoulder contusion earlier in the week. Duffey will stick in the Twins' rotation in the short term, but he may have to impress to hold a spot once Kyle Gibson and Ervin Santana return, likely sometime in May.

Santiago (2-1) surrendered eight hits, four earned runs and a walk over 5.2 innings in a 4-2 loss to the Rangers on Friday.

The 28-year-old had his shortest stint of his first five starts in 2016, and the four earned runs he surrendered equaled his highest tally to date. After notching 17 whiffs over the last 13 innings prior to Friday's start, Santiago also pitched a lot more to contact, inducing only four swings and misses and striking out just one. He'll try to get back in the win column in his next start, which comes Wednesday in Milwaukee.

Betances was responsible for the loss Friday, allowing two runs over 1.1 innings against Boston.

It was a rare slipup for Betances, as he allowed a two-run homer to break open a tie game in the eighth inning. After not allowing an earned run in his first nine appearances, Betances has given up a long ball in both of the last two, but he's continued racking up the strikeouts with 24 in 11.1 innings.