Doubront was hit hard in Sunday's start against the Royals, allowing seven runs (five earned) on 10 hits across five innings while striking out two. The lefty settled down after allowing six runs in the first inning, but he simply wasn't effective on the day and was replaced after just five innings, as the team had taken the lead. This clunker came on the heels of a quality start in his previous outing, so Doubront could remain in the starting rotation, although his next start is not currently scheduled.