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Anderson didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 9-6 win over the Rangers, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out seven.

Anderson allowed five or more runs for the fifth time this year but tied his season high with seven strikeouts. The left-hander's ERA has ballooned to 5.80 with him giving up 15 runs over his past three starts (15 innings), and his first season with the Angels continues to be a disappointment. Anderson signed a three-year, $40 million deal with the Halos this offseason after posting a 2.57 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with the Dodgers in 2022, both career bests. Despite his struggles, Anderson remains a key piece of the Angels' rotation and is slated to pitch again during the finale of a three-game set in Kansas City.

Miller moved to 4-3 in Monday's 8-1 win over the Marlins, allowing an earned run on one hit and three walks over six innings. He struck out six.

The promising right-hander had been put through the ringer by the dangerous lineups of both the Yankees and Rangers in his last two starts, so Monday's stellar effort was a particularly welcome sight. Miller generated 12 swinging strikes overall across his 89 pitches, with his only hiccup coming in the form of a solo home run he surrendered to Nick Fortes in the fifth inning. Miller lowered his ERA and WHIP to 4.06 and 0.92, respectively, and his first opportunity to build on the rebound showing is slated to come against the White Sox this weekend.

Waldichuk picked up the save Monday against the Rays, allowing two hits recording five strikeouts over three scoreless innings. He did not walk a batter.

While Waldichuk is in the midst of a rough season, his three-inning save on Monday was a step in the right direction. Although the southpaw largely struggled as a starter dating back to his rookie season last year, he's now generated two scoreless relief appearances in his last three outings. However, fantasy managers should still be wary of him, considering his 6.87 ERA and 1.94 WHIP.

Kaprielian improved to 2-6 in Monday's 4-3 win over the Rays, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks across six innings. He struck out four.

Kaprielian has now won two consecutive starts after not recording a win through April and May. While fantasy managers will hope this signals a turnaround for the right-hander, his 6.89 ERA and 1.71 WHIP make still make it hard to trust him in lineups. The veteran is tentatively slated to face the Phillies in his next start.

Eflin dropped to 8-2 in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Athletics after allowing four runs on five hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out six.

Eflin had arguably his worst showing of the 2023 campaign Monday, as he failed to reach five innings for the first time all season. However, the right-hander is still in the midst of a career year. His 1.00 WHIP is eighth-best in the majors among qualified pitchers, and he's on pace to set career highs in strikeouts and wins.

Paxton allowed one unearned run on four hits and a walk over six innings in Monday's loss to Colorado. He struck out eight and did not factor in the decision.

Aside from an unearned run that scored in the fourth inning, Paxton faced little trouble while working through the Rockies' lineup. He's racked up 25 punchouts while allowing just three earned runs over his last three starts. The veteran southpaw dropped his season ERA to 3.09 with a strong 44:10 K:BB across 32 innings. Paxton's next start is lined up to be a home matchup with the Yankees.

The Mariners transferred Ray (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Monday, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Ray underwent Tommy John surgery in May and will be out until midway through 2024, so it's hardly a surprise to see him land on the 60-day IL. His transfer makes room for Ty Adcock to join the Mariners' bullpen while Penn Murfee (elbow) is out.

Gray has been scratched from Tuesday's scheduled start versus the Angels due to a blister, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The hope seems to be at this point that it's a minor issue and Gray should be able to avoid the injured list, but Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Monday he's not sure when Gray's next start will be. Bochy also declined to name a starter in Gray's place Tuesday, but Cody Bradford was spotted at Globe Life Field, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Gray certainly showed no signs of the blister being an issue in his last outing, striking out 12 in a complete-game effort against the Cardinals.

Bush (oblique) made a rehab appearance Thursday for the Angels' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate, recording just one out while allowing five runs (four earned) on five hits and one walk.

Bush's 2023 debut was an inauspicious one, as he retired just one of the eight batters he faced. The Angels will hope that Bush's rough showing was a byproduct of rust rather than any lingering discomfort from the left oblique injury that has kept him on the shelf all season. Once he ramps up over the course of multiple rehab outings in the lower minors, Bush is expected to settle into the rotation at Double-A Rocket City.

Faedo (finger) took part in plyometric exercises and light tossing Monday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Faedo relayed that he's feeling pain-free again after recently undergoing a procedure to remove a fingernail on the middle digit of his right hand, and he should continue to gradually start ramping up over the next week or so. Considering that Faedo has been on the injured list for just over a week, he likely won't require more than one or two rehab starts or simulated games before the Tigers feel comfortable activating him. However, with Tarik Skubal (elbow) and Matt Manning (foot) both in the midst of rehab assignments and tracking toward similar timeline to return to the big club, it's unclear if Detroit will have room for Faedo in the rotation once he's reinstated.