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Wentz (0-1) allowed three runs on four hits and a walk over 5.1 frames Sunday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Rays.

The rookie southpaw tossed three shutout frames before serving up a solo shot to Randy Arozarena in the fourth. Wentz was then tagged with a pair of runs in the sixth. He forced 11 swinging strikes, including four with his changeup. However, Wentz was hit hard all afternoon, resulting in an average exit velocity of 90.1 mph against him. He's scheduled for a home matchup with Boston next week.

Springs (1-0) issued one walk over six no-hit innings Sunday. He struck out 12 and earned a win over Detroit.

Springs completely dominated the Tigers, firing 58 of 81 pitches for strikes. He allowed just one base runner on a second-inning walk to Nick Maton. Springs forced 13 whiffs and recorded the first double-digit strikeout performance of his MLB career. At one point, the 30-year-old southpaw recorded five consecutive punchouts. He's lined up for another nice matchup next week when the Rays host Oakland.

Brubaker (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Sunday.

The right-hander is dealing with elbow inflammation and is potentially facing season-ending surgery, so the move to the 60-day IL isn't a major surprise. Brubaker won't be eligible to return during the first two months of the campaign, and at this point it's unclear if he'll be able to pitch at all this season.

Canning (groin) is set to throw a bullpen session Monday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Canning will take the next step forward in his buildup program as he looks to move past the left groin strain he suffered late in spring training. The injury took him out of contention for a spot in the Angels' season-opening rotation, and Tucker Davidson is in line to replace him the first time the Halos opt to add a sixth starter to the mix.

Gaddis is listed as the Guardians' probable starting pitcher for Wednesday's game in Oakland.

Though he was lit up for four earned runs on five hits and a walk while striking out four in 3.2 innings in his 2023 debut Friday in Seattle, Gaddis will get at least one more chance to better solidify himself as the Guardians' No. 5 starter while Triston McKenzie (lat) is on the shelf. While the matchup with a punchless Oakland offense is a good one on paper, Gaddis' uninspiring track record through three career MLB starts makes it difficult to trust him as a streaming option.

Gonsolin (ankle) is scheduled to face hitters in a live batting practice session Wednesday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Gonsolin remains at the Dodgers' spring training facility in Arizona while he continues to rehab the sprained left ankle that forced him to the 15-day injured list to begin the campaign, but he appears on pace to rejoin the big club by late April or early May if he incurs no further setbacks in his recovery. He came out of a two-inning, 40-pitch bullpen session Sunday feeling fine and will take the next step forward in his rehab program by facing hitters.

Dodd remains penciled in as Atlanta's starter for Tuesday's game at St. Louis, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

The 24-year-old lefty has yet to be added to the 26-man and 40-man rosters since he wasn't needed during the first four games of the season, but he'll officially have his contract selected ahead of Tuesday's contest. Dodd posted a 2.00 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 20:4 K:BB across 18 innings this spring to earn a spot in the season-opening rotation, and he likely received some added job security with ace Max Fried (hamstring) likely to miss time after he suffered an injury Opening Day.

Flexen is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Angels, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

As anticipated, Flexen will enter the rotation as a replacement for Robbie Ray, who was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a Grade 1 flexor strain. The right-hander will likely make more than a handful of starts while Ray recovers, and Flexen should be reasonably stretched out after pitching four innings of one-run ball in relief of the injured Ray in Friday's game against the Guardians. Flexen doesn't miss many bats and relies on quality defense behind him, so he likely profiles as more of a streaming option in the majority of leagues.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced Sunday that Rodon (forearm) could pitch with hitters in the box for his next session, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Rodon will have another "two-up" session the next time he's on the mound, and while it won't be a live bullpen, it's another step forward for the southpaw. The 30-year-old hurler is expected to miss close to a month while recovering from a left forearm strain, but he could make his debut with the Yankees late in April or the early part of May.

Whitlock (hip) is scheduled to pitch Thursday for Double-A Portland, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Whitlock, who had a successful outing for Triple-A Worcester on Friday , will make at least one more appearance. If there are no setbacks following his start for the Sea Dogs, Whitlock will be activated to join the Red Sox. His season debut will likely occur during Boston's four-game series in Tampa, which begins April 10.