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Means allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three over four innings in Friday's loss to the Blue Jays. He didn't factor into the decision.

Means started Friday after his scheduled start was postponed Thursday, and he began the game with three scoreless innings. However, he allowed two home runs in the fourth inning. He was in line for the loss when he left the game, but Means was able to settle for a no-decision in the end. The southpaw hasn't been particularly sharp this season as he's posted an 8.59 ERA over 14.2 innings during five starts. He'll look to right the ship at home Wednesday against the Mets.

McKenzie allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out three in four innings Friday versus the Cardinals. He did not factor in the decision.

McKenzie was not particularly efficient, requiring 84 pitches (50 strikes) to get through the outing. A strong performance from the Cleveland offense assured he wouldn't take the loss. The rookie right-hander now has a 2.70 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 13 strikeouts through 10 innings. If he gets another turn in the rotation, it would likely be Wednesday versus the Royals.

Montgomery allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and no walks while striking out six over five innings in Friday's loss during the first game of a doubleheader against the Mets. He didn't factor into the decision.

Montgomery tossed four scoreless innings to begin Friday's twin bill, but he gave up one run in the fifth inning before things started to unravel in the sixth. The Mets totaled five runs in the sixth inning, forcing Montgomery to settle for his second consecutive no-decision. The southpaw will attempt to return to the win column at home Wednesday against the Rays.

Perez (2-4) allowed six runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out one over four innings as he was charged with the loss Friday against the Nationals.

Perez dealt with a blister on his left index finger during his start, but he was able to pitch through it, and he expects to be ready for his next start. The southpaw regressed after allowing just one run in his last outing, but the injury could help provide an explanation for his struggles. Perez now carries a 4.58 ERA over 35.1 innings this season. Assuming he's able to make his next start, Perez should take the mound at home Wednesday against Atlanta.

McCullers will start Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Athletics, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

McCullers was initially scheduled to start Friday, but the game was postponed in protest following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. However, he'll start just one day later. It's unlikely that the Astros will have to make any changes to the starting rotation as a result.

Bassitt will start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Bassitt's scheduled start Friday was postponed, but he'll start as part of a twin bill Saturday instead. Frankie Montas will take the mound for the Athletics in Game 1.

Eovaldi's (calf) scheduled start Sunday was pushed back, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Eovaldi reportedly felt better following a recent bullpen session, but he's still dealing with some calf discomfort and won't be ready to take the mound Sunday against the Nationals. Zack Godley will start in his place. It's unclear when Eovaldi could take the mound.

Bassitt's scheduled start against the Astros on Friday was postponed, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

The two teams decided not to play Friday in protest of the recent police shooting of Jacob Blake. The game will be made up as a doubleheader Saturday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. It's unclear whether Bassitt will get a start during the twin bill.

McCullers' scheduled start Friday against the Athletics was postponed, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

The two teams decided not to play Friday in protest following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. The contest will be made up as a doubleheader Saturday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. McCullers didn't warm up prior to the scheduled contest Friday, and he could take the mound for the Astros on Saturday.

Sandoval was optioned to the Angels' alternate training site Friday.

Sandoval's results have declined over his past three starts, and he'll work to right the ship at the team's alternate camp. Given the Angels' lack of major-league rotation depth this season, the southpaw could return to the active roster prior to the end of the 2020 campaign. Left-hander Jose Quijada was recalled from alternate camp in a corresponding move, but it's unclear who could take Sandoval's place in the starting rotation.