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  • Nick Davila SP | SEA

    Mariners' Nick Davila: Joining big club

    The Mariners selected Davila's contract from Double-A Arkansas on Saturday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports

    Davila will make the jump to the majors directly from Double-A after giving up just two earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out 10 batters across nine innings. He'll presumably take on a middle-relief role while with the Mariners and will be making his MLB debut if/when he gets into a game.

  • Joey Cantillo SP | CLE

    Guardians' Joey Cantillo: Takes no-decision in short outing

    Cantillo allowed four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out two over four innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Friday.

    The southpaw got off to a rough start, giving up a two-run home run to Brent Rooker in the first inning. Things didn't get much better for Cantillo after that, and he departed the game after 69 pitches (40 strikes), falling short of the five-inning mark for the third time in seven outings this season. He's now allowed five homers over his last four games. Cantillo is at a 3.67 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 36:16 K:BB over 34.1 innings, showcasing strikeout upside and mid-rotation potential despite some occasional inconsistency. His next start is projected to come on the road versus the Royals.

  • Bryan Woo SP | SEA

    Mariners' Bryan Woo: Struggles again Friday

    Woo allowed six runs on seven hits and struck out two without walking a batter over six innings in a no-decision versus the Royals on Friday.

    Woo wasn't great early, allowing the Royals to pile up four runs in the top of the first inning. He then gave up solo shots to Vinnie Pasquantino and Jac Caglianone in the sixth inning, though the Mariners managed to get Woo off the hook for the loss. The right-hander has had some unusual struggles, allowing 13 runs over nine innings across his last two starts even though those are his only two outings this season in which he issued zero walks. Woo is now at a 4.61 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 29:6 K:BB through 41 innings over seven starts. He'll try to bounce back in a tough home matchup against Atlanta next week.

  • Noah Schultz SP | CHW

    White Sox's Noah Schultz: Shines again Friday

    Schultz (2-1) allowed two hits and three walks while striking out two over six scoreless innings to earn the win over the Padres on Friday.

    Schultz turned in his second straight quality start. There were a couple of downsides Friday -- his two strikeouts were a season-low mark, and he's now walked at least three batters in three of his four starts. On the positive side, he's at a 2.53 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 20:12 K:BB across 21.1 innings, with his two wins being against Atlanta and San Diego. Schultz is tentatively projected to make his next start on the road versus the Angels.

  • Joe Boyle SP | TB

    Rays' Joe Boyle: Making progress in throwing program

    Boyle (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com reports.

    Boyle faced hitters in live batting practice Thursday, and it's possible he'll start a minor-league rehab assignment following Sunday's session. The right-hander is recovering from a right elbow strain, and he's on track to return to the Rays at some point in mid-to-late May. Jesse Scholtens is handling Boyle's spot in Tampa Bay's rotation for the time being.

  • Walbert Urena SP | LAA

    Angels' Walbert Urena: Hit by comebacker

    Urena was removed from Friday's game against the Mets after getting hit on the leg by a comebacker, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

    A 102.6 mph line drive off the bat of Bo Bichette connected with Urena's right leg in the sixth inning, causing him to fall to the ground and remain down for a moment. He threw a few warmup pitches in front of trainers in an effort to stay in the game, but the Angels made the call to pull him. More information regarding his status could be available after the game, though the fact that he was able to throw immediately after the incident is an encouraging sign.

  • Cade Povich SP | BAL

    Orioles' Cade Povich: Chased early Friday

    Povich (1-1) took the loss against the Yankees on Friday, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts over four innings.

    Povich struggled from the jump, surrendering five runs across the first two innings, including four via the long ball. He generated eight swinging strikes on 77 pitches and allowed eight hard-hit balls, including five over 100 mph. It was a rough return for the southpaw, who is filling in for Trevor Rogers (illness), after yielding three earned runs across 12.1 major-league innings in early April. He'll try to rebound in a road matchup against the Marlins next week.

  • Astros' Mike Burrows: Logs quality start in loss

    Burrows (1-4) took the loss against the Red Sox on Friday, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk with three strikeouts over six innings.

    Burrows allowed zero runs in five of his frames but was burned by a three-run home run in the third inning. While it marked his first quality start of the season, the 26-year-old has now surrendered eight long balls through seven outings. He owns a 5.97 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 36:13 K:BB across 37.2 innings and lines up for a road matchup at homer-friendly Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati next weekend.

  • Jake Bennett SP | BOS

    Red Sox's Jake Bennett: Earns win in debut

    Bennett (1-0) was the pitcher of record in Friday's 3-1 win over the Astros, allowing one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out three batters over five innings.

    Making his first major-league start, Bennett allowed a solo home run in the third inning but mostly impressed with four scoreless frames. He threw 58 strikes and generated 10 whiffs on 85 pitches, including six on his changeup. Though the 25-year-old produced a sparkling 0.86 ERA in six outings at Triple-A Worcester prior to the strong showing Friday, it's unclear if the Red Sox will have room in the rotation for Bennett moving forward. Sonny Gray is making could progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury and could be ready to return from the 15-day injured list the next time a fifth starter is needed Wednesday in Detroit.

  • Alek Manoah SP | LAA

    Angels' Alek Manoah: Making rehab start Saturday

    Manoah (finger) will begin a rehab assignment at Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

    Manoah said that he has built up to 90 pitches during sim games, and he's now set for his first opportunity to test his bruised right middle finger in a game. Although he has already built up his workload, the Angels may keep the 28-year-old in the minors for multiple starts before activating him from the injured list.

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