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Snell (1-2) was a winner for the first time in his young career, despite allowing four runs in 5.1 innings against the Red Sox. He surrendered eight hits, walked four, and struck out four.

The four earned runs allowed were actually the most he's allowed in any of his four starts at the Major League level. Although the 3.54 ERA is solid for Snell, he also owns a bloated 1.77 WHIP with the Rays. Snell's next start will be Saturday against the Tigers.

Worley (groin) will make one more rehab appearance Tuesday before being activated from the DL, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports.

A rehab appearance Tuesday could put Worley on pace to return during the four game weekend series against the Mariners. Worley allowed five hits in 1.2 innings of his first rehab appearance at Double-A. He is slated to pitch for High-A Frederick on Tuesday.

Rodriguez (1-3) had a night to forget on Monday, allowing nine runs in 2.2 innings in a loss to the Rays. He gave up 11 hits, walked one, and struck out two.

Rodriguez has not experienced very much success this season, finishing six innings just twice in six starts. The lefty now has an unsightly 8.59 ERA this year on the heels of what was a very promising rookie season. Rodriguez will look to right the ship on Sunday against the Angels.

Walker (foot) is expected to get the start Thursday against Baltimore, The News Tribune reports.

Walker was diagnosed with tendinitis in his right foot just one week ago, but seems to be good to go after throwing a bullpen session Sunday. The 23-year-old faced the Orioles earlier this season, allowing four runs over five innings and suffering the loss. Barring any setbacks, he should get another shot against the AL East leaders.

Heaney underwent an evaluation Monday and found no improvement in his injured elbow, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Heaney will be evaluated in two weeks, but it's getting harder and harder to imagine his UCL will heal up enough on its own for him to avoid Tommy John surgery. Even if he is able to return without surgery, this delay pushes his earliest possible return deeper into the season, as he may not be able to return until August in even the best possible case at this point.

McCullers has been scratched with a blister for Tuesday's start against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

It doesn't appear that this blister will force a DL stint or even another missed start at this point. Scott Feldman will start Tuesday in his place. We'll watch for updates on McCullers's next appearance, but if the rest of Houston's starters pitch in turn, McCullers's next start will fall July 4 against Seattle.

German (elbow) allowed five runs over four innings and struck out three in Sunday's High-A start.

German underwent Tommy John surgery in April of 2015, so this was his first start at any level in nearly two years. The outing was somewhat rocky, but the 23-year-old will likely ease back into the swing of things now that he's healthy.

Cobb (elbow) will throw another bullpen session Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The 28-year-old right-hander began what was projected to be a three-to-four bullpen session program on June 16, with five days in between each. Cobb has had two such outings to date without any setbacks, so another successful effort Monday could lead to a string of rehab starts at the minor league level. He continues on track for a possible mid-to-late summer return to the big league club.

Paxton allowed five runs on eight hits and two walks in five innings in Sunday's start versus the Cardinals. He struck out seven and did not factor into the decision.

The lefty had a 2.77 ERA in his four starts prior to Sunday, but he wore down in the fifth inning when he allowed five runs on four extra-base hits and an error. Paxton continues to strike out batters at a high rate, as he now has 10.6 K/9 rate on the season, and he will attempt to right the ship Saturday versus the Orioles.

Darvish (shoulder) completed a bullpen session Sunday without issue and could throw a simulated game as early as Wednesday, Ryan Posner of MLB.com reports.

Darvish is still hoping to return for a start prior to the All-Star break, though he'll need a setback-free rehab process for that to occur.