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Fleming (1-2) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out three in 4.1 innings to take the loss against the Blue Jays on Sunday.

Fleming served as a traditional starter in each of his first two outings of the season, but he entered Sunday's game as the primary pitcher behind right-hander Luis Patino. Fleming was still relatively effective in Sunday's series finale, but he was charged with the loss since he gave up the only run of the game in the top of the fifth inning. Fleming has posted a 1.23 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in 14.2 innings to begin the year. He lines up to make his next appearance at home against the Astros on Friday.

Patino allowed no hits and one walk while striking out three in 2.2 scoreless innings in Sunday's loss to the Blue Jays. He didn't factor into the decision.

Patino made his team debut as Sunday's opener, and he tossed 42 pitches before primary pitcher Josh Fleming entered the game. Patino posted a 5.19 ERA in 17.1 innings with the Padres last year but could earn more opportunities with the Rays if he continues to pitch effectively.

Mayza (1-0) allowed no runs on two hits and no walks in one-third of an inning to earn the win against the Rays on Sunday.

Mayza entered Sunday's game in the fourth inning after Hyun Jin Ryu (glute) was removed from the contest early, and he picked up his first win of the year as the Blue Jays scored the lone run of the game in the top of the fifth. The left-hander has made nine relief appearances to begin the year and has struck out seven in six scoreless frames.

Hentges (1-0) allowed two hits and no walks while striking out one in 1.2 scoreless innings to earn the win against the Yankees on Sunday.

Hentges gave up one run in his major-league debut Tuesday, and he picked up the win in relief in Sunday's series finale against the Yankees. The southpaw has now allowed one run on three hits and no walks while striking out four in 2.1 relief innings this year.

Reyes walked two batters and allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Sunday, striking out one and earning a save over the Reds.

Reyes worked himself into a bases-loaded jam but managed to escape without any damage. He threw just 11 of his 25 pitches for strikes, and it was his second straight outing with control issues during a save opportunity. Still, he's a perfect 5-for-5 in save chances with a 0.00 ERA through 9.1 innings.

Wilson (1-1) was tagged with the loss in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks. He gave up three runs on four hits and two walks while fanning four across four innings.

Wilson didn't have his best stuff Sunday and gave up two homers -- Stephen Vogt took him deep in the second, and Kole Calhoun did the same thing in the third. The 23-year-old right-hander now owns a 5.00 ERA through his first two starts of the campaign, and he's failed to pitch more than five innings in any of his outings to date. His next scheduled start is slated for Saturday against Toronto in Florida.

Stiever was optioned to the alternate training site Sunday.

Stiever was called up ahead of Sunday's game against the Rangers and gave up three runs on four hits and no walks while failing to record an out in relief. He'll now be cast off the major-league roster again following his lackluster season debut.

Iglesias allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth inning to earn a save in Sunday's win over Houston. He struck out one batter.

Iglesias allowed a one-out single to Kyle Tucker but forced a double play to finish off the game. It was encouraging to see the 31-year-old get a save opportunity so quickly after blowing his second save in a rough outing Friday. Iglesias is now 3-for-5 in save chances this season with a 6.75 ERA.

Holmes (1-0) pitched 1.1 scoreless innings with one walk and one strikeout to earn the win Sunday versus the Twins.

Holmes completed the fifth inning with the Pirates leading, and they never fell behind. The 28-year-old has a 6.35 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 10:4 K:BB across 11.1 innings this season. He allowed five runs in one-third of an inning April 6 versus the Reds, but he's otherwise been fairly effective in a low-leverage role.

Crowe allowed one run on four hits and two walks with three strikeouts over four innings in a no-decision versus the Twins on Sunday.

Crowe was effective in his first start of the season. Byron Buxton's RBI single in the first inning accounted for the only run on Crowe's line. The 26-year-old right-hander has given up two runs on five hits and four walks over 4.2 innings this season. He's added five strikeouts. The Pirates have days off Monday and Thursday, so they won't need a fifth starter for a while. As such, Crowe could end up in the bullpen after his spot start Sunday.