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Brown yielded four runs on seven hits and two walks over 4.2 innings during Friday's win over Atlanta. He struck out seven and did not factor in the decision.

Atlanta immediately jumped on Brown in the first inning, plating four runs, including three with two outs. He settled in to prevent a disastrous outing but failed to complete five innings for the first time since his season debut April 3. Brown forced 14 whiffs (30 percent) including seven with the slider. He's registered a 29:9 K:BB and a 3.09 ERA through 25 frames.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Friday that Maeda (ankle) could avoid spending time on the injured list, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Maeda's X-rays came back negative Thursday, and the veteran righty said he's feeling "better than expected" a day after taking a line drive off his left ankle. The Twins will keep an eye on him for the next few days, but it sounds like Maeda might be able to make his next scheduled start.

Lynn will start Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Lynn will trade places with Lucas Giolito with Giolito moving up from Monday to start Sunday's game against the Rays. In his last start, Lynn was roughed up for five runs on 10 hits while walking three over 5.1 innings in a loss to the Phillies on Tuesday.

Giolito will start Sunday's game against the Rays, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Lance Lynn was originally the probable starter for this contest, but Giolito will pitch the series finale against the Rays with Lynn now scheduled to start against Toronto on Monday. In his last start against the Twins on Tuesday, Giolito was sensational, tossing six no-hit innings with seven strikeouts while picking up the victory.

DeGrom (wrist) is throwing a bullpen Friday and doesn't intend to miss his start against the Athletics on Sunday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

As Grant points out, there's been nothing finalized, but it appears that deGrom will make his scheduled start against Oakland as long as everything goes well in the bullpen session. The right-hander was dominant over four innings against the Royals on Monday before leaving with right wrist soreness. Fantasy GMs will want to keep a close eye, but it does appear the ace will be on the bump against a very beatable Oakland lineup over the weekend.

The Guardians plan to call up Allen from Triple-A Columbus to start Sunday's game versus the Marlins, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

The 24-year-old's promotion depends on the weather cooperating, as Sunday's game could be at risk of postponement much like Friday's series opener with Miami. Allen is off to a great start at Columbus, posting a 1.26 ERA and 20:5 K:BB over 14.1 innings covering three starts. With Triston McKenzie (shoulder) and Aaron Civale (oblique) on the shelf and Cal Quantrill (leg) also banged up, Allen could have a chance to stick around a while if he pitches well in his MLB debut.

Bubic will undergo Tommy John surgery on his left elbow, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

After a relatively solid start to the year, the news puts an early end to Bubic's season, and he could be held out for a good portion of the 2024 campaign as well. The Royals have not yet named a replacement for Bubic in the rotation, but Ryan Yarbrough figures to be a prime candidate for the job.

Whitley gave up five earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six in 4.2 innings Tuesday against Triple-A Las Vegas.

This was Whitley's first stumble of the year, as he gave up just one run while striking out 11 in eight innings over his first two appearances. He was done in by the long ball in his third start of the year, as he gave up two home runs at home for Sugar Land. Despite this hiccup, Whitley has put himself squarely back on the dynasty and redraft radar with a 0.95 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 12.2 innings.

Espino (shoulder) is on track to return from the 60-day injured list by June or July, Brad Bournival of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Espino is on the 60-day IL with a subscapularis strain and anterior capsule tear in his right shoulder. The Guardians seem to be holding him back as a precaution, as Double-A Akron manager Rouglas Odor noted that Espino was already throwing and playing catch when minor-league camp ended in late March. The right-hander has impressive raw stuff but has had trouble staying healthy during his professional career; he hasn't made a start since last April.

Lopez signed a four-year, $73.5 million contract extension with the Twins on Friday.

It was reported earlier this week that the extension was nearing the finish line and it's now been officially announced. Lopez had been set to enter free agency following the 2024 campaign, but he'll now remain in Minnesota through 2027. The right-hander boasts a 1.73 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 33:6 K:BB across 26 innings through his first four starts this season.