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Michael Kopech is slated to start Sunday’s series finale against the Texas Rangers after ace Lucas Giolito suffers a cut on his pitching hand

Ace Lucas Giolito was scheduled to start, but the right-hander said he cut the top of the middle finger on his pitching hand.

“So just to be cautious, we’ve been covering it. It’s been healing very, very well. But the team, everybody, wanted me to go back a couple days just to make sure it heals perfectly well before I pitch. But I threw a bullpen (Friday), it was great. And I’ve got another one (Sunday), and I’m sure it’ll be fine. And then I’ll be good to go Tuesday.”

“It felt fine,” Giolito said. “I’m not feeling anything on that finger.