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Waldichuk (0-2) allowed eight runs on eight hits and three walks over three innings Friday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Rays.

The rookie southpaw coughed up four homers in the ugly start, including Isaac Paredes' grand slam in the second inning. Waldichuk has been hammered for 14 runs and seven homers in only 8.2 frames to start the year. He did force seven whiffs, including five via the fastball. He's lined up for a start in Baltimore next week.

Civale (1-1) took the loss Friday, allowing four runs on nine hits and one walk over 5.2 innings in a 5-3 loss against the Mariners. He struck out five.

Civale cruised through four shutout frames before getting tagged for two runs in the fifth and allowing a game-tying, two-out RBI double to J.P. Crawford in the sixth. Across his first two starts, Civale has pitched 12.2 innings and given up four runs while posting a modest 8:2 K:BB.

Gilbert did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks over four innings in a 5-3 win over the Guardians. He struck out six.

Gilbert allowed one run in three of his four innings, but he salvaged his outing with six strikeouts and was let off the hook for the loss when Seattle scored the final five runs of the contest. Across his first two starts, the right-hander has given up four runs across 10 innings and sports a strong 13:3 K:BB.

Eflin (2-0) allowed three runs on nine hits over six innings Friday, striking out six and earning a win against Oakland.

Eflin was fairly efficient, firing 60 of 82 pitches for strikes including nine whiffs, and Ryan Noda's solo shot in the third inning was the first homer he'd allowed this season. Eflin now has a strong 12:1 K:BB with a 3.27 ERA through 11 innings. He's projected to face the Red Sox at home next week.

Keller (1-1) yielded one run on three hits and three walks over 5.2 innings Friday, striking out three and earning a win over San Francisco.

Keller coughed up a run in the second frame but Friday's outing was mostly smooth sailing otherwise. He didn't allow a runner to reach scoring position in any other inning. The 27-year-old righty has allowed three runs through two starts to begin the year but has also registered an unsightly 9:7 K:BB. Keller is projected for a road matchup against the Rangers next week.

Kremer didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 7-6 win over the Yankees, giving up four runs on five hits and three walks over five-plus innings. He struck out four.

The right-hander avoided any damage in the first three innings despite allowing baserunners in each frame, but Kremer's luck began to run out in the fourth and he was briefly on the hook for the loss when the Yankees took a 5-4 lead in the sixth. Kremer tossed 52 of 87 pitches for strikes, and this outing was still an improvement on his first of the year, when he coughed up five runs in three innings against the Red Sox. He'll carry a 10.13 ERA into his next outing, likely to come next week at home against the A's.

Giolito allowed seven runs on 12 hits over four innings during Friday's loss to Pittsburgh. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

The White Sox's offense managed to continue battling back early, preventing Giolito from taking the loss. He got knocked around consistently all afternoon and gave up two homers, including a three-run blast by Bryan Reynolds in the fourth inning. Giolito has now given up nine runs in as many frames but has a solid 9:1 K:BB. He's lined up to take the mound in Minnesota next week.

Schmidt didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 7-6 loss to the Orioles, giving up four runs on five hits and three walks over 3.1 innings. He struck out three.

It was another shaky outing for the right-hander, who needed 84 pitches (53 strikes) to record only 10 outs and put more strain on the bullpen. Schmidt has yet to complete the fourth inning through two starts this season, and his 9.45 ERA suggests the only thing keeping him in the Yankees' rotation is the team's lack of healthy alternatives.

Eovaldi (1-1) took the loss Friday, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk over 5.2 innings as the Rangers fell 2-0 to the Cubs. He struck out six.

The right-hander put together a strong outing, coming one out short of a quality start and tossing 56 of 89 pitches for strikes, but he got outdueled by Marcus Stroman. Eovaldi will take a 4.22 ERA and 12:3 K:BB through 10.2 innings into his next start, likely to come at home next week against the Royals.

Brito will start for the Yankees on Saturday against the Orioles, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.

The Yankees rotation will be pushed back one day with Nestor Cortes now starting against the Orioles on Sunday. Brito pitched well in his MLB debut, giving up two hits over five scoreless frames against the Giants on April 2, and he'll get another chance to impress against an Orioles lineup that has performed well thus far. The Yankees will need to make a roster move before Saturday's game to clear room for his promotion.