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Kilian (0-2) allowed seven runs (five earned) on three hits across 2.1 innings to take the loss Monday against the Pirates. He walked five and struck out three.

Kilian couldn't find the plate Monday, as he walked five of the 15 batters he faced and also uncorked a wild pitch. Through 11.1 innings so far this season, the 25-year-old now has 11 walks. Kilian is considered the Cubs' top pitching prospect, though it seems like he still needs some refinement before taking off at the MLB level. For now, he's slated to start again Saturday against the Cardinals, but he may return to Triple-A Iowa at some point.

Loaisiga (shoulder) is hoping to throw a bullpen session either Thursday or Friday of this week, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

Loaisiga did some throwing work earlier in the day Monday, as he managed to play catch off flat ground from 110 feet. A bullpen session would be a key next step for the right-hander, as he hasn't thrown off a mound since going down with right shoulder inflammation in late May.

Winckowski (2-1) picked up the win after allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out two over 6.2 innings Monday against the Tigers. The Red Sox announced after the game that he'll get another turn in the rotation and is expected to make his next start in Cleveland, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Winckowski dealt with plenty of traffic on the bases, but he hung in there and managed to give the Red Sox his deepest start of the season, ultimately departing the contest with a 5-2 lead. The right-hander has now surrendered just two runs over his last two starts (11.2 innings), and he's shown that he's deserving of at least one more turn through the rotation, especially while Nathan Eovaldi (back) and Garrett Whitlock (hip) continue their respective rehab assignments.

Rosenberg was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

Rosenberg was called up for a spot start Sunday against Seattle and wound up throwing 4.2 scoreless innings, though his 1:3 K:BB was hardly impressive. He'll return to the minors as the Angels call up Janson Junk for added relief depth.

Thompson is expected to work out of the bullpen for now, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Thompson has made one start and two relief appearances thus far in his career. He was knocked around for five runs in five innings by the Pirates in his lone start but allowed just one run in a combined seven innings as a reliever. His next relief outings may be shorter, however, as the Cardinals appear set to match him up against other teams' toughest lefties rather than use him in a multi-inning role.

Hicks (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Monday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Hicks has been out for nearly a month with a flexor injury. The length of his absence means he'll probably need more than one rehab outing, though the Cardinals have yet to specify exactly when he's expected to return. The righty is reportedly expected to pitch in a relief role upon his return to the majors.

Knehr was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Knehr spent the weekend in the Padres' bullpen and struck out four in two scoreless relief innings during Friday's game against the Rockies. However, he'll head back to the minors after CJ Abrams was recalled Monday.

Loaisiga (shoulder) threw off flat ground from 110 feet Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Loaisiga briefly left the Yankees last week to tend to a family matter in his native Nicaragua, but he's back in the United States this week to continue his throwing program. The right-hander is currently working his way back from throwing inflammation, which resulted in him being placed on the 15-day injured list May 22. Since he has yet to advance to mound work at this point in his rehab, Loaisiga is likely a week or more away from rejoining the Yankees' active roster.

Rays manager Kevin Cash said Monday that Chargois (oblique) could be ready to start throwing off a mound next week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Chargois is expected to increase his throwing distance off flat ground in the days to come before the Rays decide whether he's fit to step back on a mound. The 31-year-old righty has been sidelined since April 12 with a left oblique strain and had his return date pushed back when he suffered a setback during his lone minor-league rehab appearance a month ago.

Rays manager Kevin Cash said Fairbanks (lat) could be ready to face hitters in live batting practice June 27, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Fairbanks will likely continue to ramp up through bullpen sessions this week before the Rays determine if he's ready to take the next step forward in his throwing progression. The 28-year-old was expected to hold a key late-inning role for the Rays in 2022 but he has yet to make his season debut after suffering a right lat strain late in spring training.