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Mize allowed a run on three hits and a walk with six strikeouts over 6.1 innings in a no-decision versus Kansas City on Sunday.

Mize effectively limited Kansas City's offense for most of his start until Hanser Alberto hit a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning. The right-hander missed out on the win when Carlos Santana hit a walkoff two-run home run to secure a victory for Kansas City. Mize hasn't allowed more than two runs in any of his four starts in May. The 24-year-old has a 3.42 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 40:20 K:BB across 52.2 innings. He lines up for a home start versus the Yankees in next weekend's series.

Javier allowed one run on one hit and six walks across 4.2 innings in Sunday's loss to Texas. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.

Javier walked a career-high six batters and, fittingly, the only run to score on him came on a bases-loaded walk by Brooks Raley after Javier was lifted from the game. Despite throwing just 50 of 94 pitches for strikes, the 24-year-old righty lowered his season ERA to 3.14 alongside a 58:21 K:BB through 48.2 innings. He's lined up to face the red-hot Padres at home next weekend.

Bubic allowed two runs on six hits and three walks with three strikeouts in five innings versus Detroit on Sunday. He did not factor in the decision.

The southpaw left the game on the hook for the loss after a shaky first inning, but Kansas City came back to win with a Carlos Santana walkoff home run. Bubic wasn't as sharp as he had been in his first start of the season last Tuesday, but he was reasonably effective. The 23-year-old has a 1.52 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 17:12 K:BB across 23.2 innings overall. He lines up to face the Twins next week.

Dunn pitched five innings in Sunday's 9-2 loss to San Diego, allowing one run on one hit and three walks with four strikeouts. He didn't factor into the decision.

Dunn went toe-to-toe with San Diego ace Yu Darvish in this one as the only blemish on his otherwise optimistic outing was a Fernando Tatis solo home run. He was removed after five despite only 71 pitches because manager Scott Servais didn't want his young starter to see the Padres' fearsome lineup a third time. Dunn has been serviceable this season with no more than three earned runs allowed in all eight of his starts this year, but until he can work deeper into games, he remains a low-upside option.

Taillon allowed two hits and two walks while striking out four in five scoreless innings in Sunday's win over the White Sox. He didn't factor into the decision.

Taillon had given up at least three runs in each of his last three starts but recorded his first scoreless outing of the season Sunday. However, the right-hander was forced to settle for a no-decision after the White Sox put together a late-game rally. Taillon has now posted a 5.06 ERA and 50:12 K:BB in 42.2 innings to begin the year. He tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Detroit on Saturday.

Keuchel allowed three runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out four in four innings during Sunday's loss to the Yankees. He didn't factor into the decision.

Keuchel had picked up wins in each of his last two starts, but he was forced to settle for a somewhat unlucky no-decision Sunday. He gave up a pair of unearned runs in the bottom of the first inning and allowed three consecutive baserunners in the bottom of the fifth inning, leading to his removal. The southpaw has now posted a 4.28 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 54.2 innings across his first 10 starts of the year. Keuchel tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Orioles on Friday.

Rodriguez (5-3) allowed four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six in four innings to take the loss against the Phillies on Sunday.

Rodriguez retired two of the first three batters he faced Sunday, but the Phillies put together a two-out rally in the bottom of the first inning and scored four runs to put the southpaw in line for the loss. Rodriguez earned wins in five of his first six starts this year but has now been charged with three consecutive losses. He tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Marlins on Sunday.

Red Sox pitching coach Dave Bush said Sunday that Houck (elbow) was cleared to resume his throwing program at Triple-A Worcester, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Houck, who is recovering from a sore right flexor muscle, is limited to throwing off flat ground for the time being, but Bush doesn't expect the 24-year-old to require much time to build back up for starting duty. Before being shut down with the injury earlier this month, Houck was viewed as the next man up to join the Boston rotation if the big club required another starter at any point.

Astros general manager James Click said Urquidy (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab start for Double-A Corpus Christi on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Depending on how Urquidy fares Wednesday, Click said the rehab start may be the only one the right-hander will require before returning from the 10-day injured list. With both Urquidy and Jake Odorizzi (forearm) nearing the end of their respective recoveries from injuries, the Astros will soon face some tough decisions for their rotation. Assuming Houston elects to stick with a five-man rotation when all of their key starters are healthy, one of Urquidy, Odorizzi, Cristian Javier or Luis Garcia will likely move to the bullpen or head to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Singer (2-3) earned the win Saturday versus Detroit. He allowed three runs on six hits and two walks with six strikeouts in 6.1 innings.

Singer was effective in his second straight quality start, although an RBI single by Harold Castro in the fifth inning cut Kansas City's lead to one run. The right-hander picked up his first win since April 24. He has a 4.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 46:17 K:BB across 45 innings in nine starts. Singer lines up to face Tampa Bay next week.