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Clevinger (0-1) pitched five innings, allowing six runs, seven hits and three walks while striking out four in Monday's loss to the White Sox.

In his second major league start, the 25-year-old right-hander was less than impressive. His propensity to give up fly balls did him in once again as he gave up two home runs, the second of which was a three-run shot by Brett Lawrie that broke open a tie game in the bottom of the fifth. Through two outings Clevinger holds an 8.71 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB. Things won't get any easier in his next start as he's scheduled to take the bump against the hard-hitting Orioles on Sunday.

Nolasco (1-3) allowed six runs on eight hits and two walks over 2.2 innings in a loss Monday against the Royals.

Nolasco has allowed at least four runs in six straight starts and seven of his nine this year, but this was by far his worst appearance of the season. He failed to last five frames for the first time and couldn't even serve as an innings eater. As has often been the case in Nolasco's career, he has a fine K:BB (46:11) but hitters are crushing his mistakes, as he has allowed 60 hits and seven home runs in just 52 innings, the drivers behind his 5.54 ERA.

Walker (2-4) allowed five runs (one earned) on four hits and a walk while striking out six over 7.1 innings in Monday's loss to the Athletics.

While Walker's chances of winning were hurt by unearned runs, his single earned run would still have been enough to earn a loss on its own as the Mariners failed to generate any offense against Oakland starter Rich Hill. The 23-year-old is now 0-4 in his last five appearances following a hot start, though it's tough to blame him for his poor record considering he has allowed two or less earned runs seven times in nine tries this season. Walker will head into a date with a subpar Twins offense Sunday looking for his first win since Apr. 25.

Hill (7-3) allowed just eight hits while striking out six without surrendering a walk over eight scoreless innings Monday against the Mariners.

Control continues to be the key to Hill's success, as he has pitched 15 scoreless frames in his two walk-free starts this season. The veteran is now riding a four-game winning streak, and has allowed just a measly five runs over 25.2 innings in that span. He'll look to keep the good times rolling in his next start Sunday against the Tigers.

Alvarez (shoulder) will begin playing catch Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the SF Chronicle reports.

Alvarez was well on his way to a full recovery from shoulder surgery when he suffered a setback in a rehab start on May 16. While the young righty has not had the smoothest recovery from his shoulder injury, him playing catch Tuesday is obviously a step in the right direction.

Darvish (elbow) will return to the rotation Saturday against the Pirates, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Rangers manager Jeff Banister confirmed that plan while meeting with the media Monday. Darvish had a 21:6 K:BB over 20 innings at Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Round Rock during his rehab assignment, but it remains to be seen if he'll face any short-term workload restrictions as he completes the return from Tommy John surgery this weekend.

Carrasco thew 50 pitches as well as an additional 10 bullpen pitches Monday, and is scheduled to throw a three-inning game in Lake County on May 28, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Carrasco's recovery is coming along nicely and he is nearing return to the Indians' rotation. There should be more clarity regarding his status following his three-inning start this upcoming Saturday.

Gibson (shoulder) threw 4.1 scoreless innings Sunday in a rehab start for High-A Fort Myers. He's expected to make two more rehab starts, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Gibson would return to the major league rotation on June 6 if all goes to plan. He threw 56 pitches in Sunday's start.

Miley (5-2) got an assist from his offense in Sunday's win over the Reds, allowing four runs on eight hits and a walk over six innings while striking out six.

He's now won three straight games and five straight decision, but Miley's 4.50 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 41:13 K:BB in 56 innings aren't exactly ace-like numbers, so don't expect him to keep landing in the win column. Then again, his next trip to the mound will come at home Saturday against the lowly Twins, so at least one more win seems within easy reach.

Boyd struck out a season-high nine batters and allowed two runs on six hits over six innings on Friday at Lehigh Valley.

He's 1-3 on the season with a 2.06 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in eight starts at Triple-A Toldeo. Boyd has a four-pitch repertoire and will likely pitch in the Tiger's rotation in 2017, if not before.