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Luis Gil SP | NYY
Yankees' Luis Gil: Issues five walks Thursday
Gil allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and five walks while striking out three over five innings in a no-decision Thursday versus the Red Sox.
Gil continues to walk too many batters, with the five free passes issued Thursday marking a season high. He was once again able to avoid getting hurt by the high number of baserunners, but his pitch count got up early and he was done at 93 pitches (52 strikes). For the season, Gil has a mediocre 4.26 ERA, but it could be worse given his 1.68 WHIP and 17:13 K:BB through 19 innings over four starts. The right-hander's next start is projected to be a favorable home matchup versus the Nationals.
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Lucas Giolito SP | BOS
Red Sox's Lucas Giolito: Another shaky no-decision
Giolito allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Yankees on Thursday.
Giolito left the game in line for the loss, but the Red Sox were able to tie it up in the sixth inning before rallying for the win. This was the third time in six starts Giolito has fallen short of the five-inning mark. He's allowed 15 runs over 33.2 innings with a 21:14 K:BB in that span. That's not terrible, but the inconsistency is frustrating -- he's allowed just one run in three of those outings. He's now at a 3.72 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 91:37 K:BB through 111.1 innings over 20 starts this season. Giolito will look to rebound in his next start, which is tentatively projected to be a favorable road matchup in Baltimore.
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Jason Alexander SP | HOU
Astros' Jason Alexander: Strong again in fourth win
Alexander (4-1) allowed two runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out three over 5.1 innings to earn the win over the Orioles on Thursday.
Alexander fell short of a quality start for the first time in his four outings in August, but he still did well enough to secure his third win of the month. Dylan Beavers produced both runs for Baltimore with a solo home run in the second inning and an RBI fielder's choice in the sixth. While Alexander has had some inconsistent stretches this year, he's doing all he can to keep a spot in the Astros' rotation with his recent strong play. He's at a 4.59 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 38:19 K:BB through 49 innings over 12 appearances (seven starts) between the Astros and the Athletics in 2025. Alexander could face additional challenges for a starter role soon, as Lance McCullers (finger) is set to come of the injured list Friday while Luis Garcia (elbow) could follow sometime next week.
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Brandon Young SP | BAL
Orioles' Brandon Young: Diagnosed with hamstring issue
Young exited Thursday's start against Houston with hamstring discomfort, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Young exited in the sixth inning after suffering the injury while covering first base. He was hit hard prior to his exit, allowing seven earned runs on nine hits across 5.1 innings. It is not immediately clear if Young will miss a start or require a stint on the injured list.
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Brandon Young SP | BAL
Orioles' Brandon Young: Exits with lower body injury
Young exited Thursday's start against the Astros after suffering an apparent leg injury, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Young allowed seven earned runs on nine hits and two walks across 5.1 innings prior to his departure and is on the hook for the loss. The exact nature of the injury is unclear, though Young hurt himself while running to cover first base. He was able to walk off the field with trainers.
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Walker Buehler SP | PHI
Red Sox's Walker Buehler: Could lose rotation spot
Buehler could be moved to the bullpen prior to his next scheduled start, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Buehler has struggled with his command all season, but his performance has gone even further downhill of late. He has a 6.5 BB/9 and a 1.72 WHIP across his last five starts, and he's failed to complete at least five innings three times in that span. Richard Fitts would be a candidate to take Buehler's rotation spot, as would Kyle Harrison, Payton Tolle or Connelly Early.
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Michael Lorenzen SP | COL
Royals' Michael Lorenzen: Can't make it through five
Lorenzen didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Rangers, allowing four runs (three earned) on nine hits and a walk across 4.1 innings. He struck out six.
While Lorenzen's final line could've looked much worse, the right-hander still failed to make it through the fifth inning after throwing 89 pitches. Overall, it was a step backwards for Lorenzen after he held the White Sox scoreless across four innings in his previous outing, which was his first following a month-long stint on the IL. Lorenzen sports a 4.50 ERA through 20 starts (108 innings) this season with a 1.34 WHIP and 94:32 K:BB.
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Patrick Corbin SP | TEX
Rangers' Patrick Corbin: Struggles in no-decision
Corbin did not factor into the decision in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Royals, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out two.
Corbin's struggles continued Thursday -- the left-hander has failed to make it through five innings in any of his last four starts, posting an 11.48 ERA in that span (13.1 innings). Overall, the 36-year-old Corbin sports a 4.61 ERA with a 1.41 WHIP and 101:42 K:BB across 24 starts (123 innings) this season. He'll look to get back on track in his next outing, currently slated for next week at home against the Angels.
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Ryan Yarbrough RP | NYY
Yankees' Ryan Yarbrough: Staying on rehab assignment
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Yarbrough (oblique) will make at least one more rehab start, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.
He's made two rehab starts thus far, with the last one coming with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, when he allowed two runs while striking out three over 3.1 innings. Yarbrough got his pitch count up to 50 in that outing and will continue to build up his stamina in case he's needed in the Yankees' rotation. As things stand right now, however, he might be destined for long relief once he rejoins the big club.
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Jose Urena SP | LAA
Twins' Jose Urena: Tagged for six runs in loss
Urena (0-1) took the loss Thursday against the A's, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out three.
All six of the A's runs of Urena came in the second inning, when the right-hander allowed six consecutive men to reach base with two outs. The veteran Urena had been pitching well for the Twins prior to Thursday, allowing just three earned runs over 12.2 innings in his first three appearances. Overall, Urena sports a 5.00 ERA with a 1.47 WHIP and 20:13 K:BB across 36 innings between the Twins, Dodgers, Blue Jays and Mets this year.