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Darvish (3-2) gave up three runs on seven hits while striking out six over six inning but came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Padres.

The Rangers brought home the winning run in the seventh inning, just after Darvish had left the game, but he still provided them with his fourth straight quality start and sixth of the season. The right-hander will look to get back in the win column Tuesday at home against the Phillies.

Hammel (1-4) was tagged for seven runs (six earned) on 13 hits and a walk over seven innings in Wednesday's 12-1 loss to the Rays. He struck out six.

The right-hander took one for the team and helped save some wear and tear on the bullpen, as Tampa scored runs against him in four different innings. Hammel will take a 5.97 ERA and 1.76 WHIP into his next start Tuesday at home against the Yankees.

Miley held the Nationals to two runs over five innings Wednesday, but it took him 119 pitches to do it. He struck out five, walked four and allowed five hits.

Miley's been one of this season's most bizarre fantasy arms, as he owns a stunning 2.45 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 36.2 innings, but he's also walked 23 batters. His starts have vacillated between utter dominance and surprising effectiveness, but Miley's due for some regression: his strand rate is high at 87.9 percent, while his FIP and xFIP are both more than a full run higher than his ERA. We've never seen him strike batters out at this sort of pace before, though, so that trend bears watching.

Musgrove (2-3) allowed two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four over six innings in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Atlanta.

Musgrove had some trouble early, working around baserunners in the first three innings, with thanks to the three double-plays behind him, before surrendering two home runs in the fourth. Unlike his previous start, Musgrove was able to control his emotions, settle in and retire the final seven batters faced to gain his second win in seven starts. He's next lined up to face the Marlins in Miami on Monday.

Berrios could be recalled to start Saturday's game against the Indians, Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press reports.

Berrios has been superb at Triple-A Rochester this season. After making six starts, he's put together a 1.13 ERA and 0.81 WHIP. He's also fanned 39 batters over 39.2 innings and walked just eight. However, his skill has yet to translate to the majors. Berrios started 14 major-league games in 2016, during which he was shelled for a lofty ERA and WHIP of 8.02 and 1.87, respectively.

Rucinski was optioned Wednesday to Triple-A Rochester, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

It was a short-lived callup for Rucinski, who appeared in just one game and allowed two runs over 3.1 innings. The Twins needed to make room for the newly acquired Adam Wilk, who will likely start Saturday against the Indians.

Quintana's next start has been pushed to Sunday against the Padres, MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports.

After Wednesday's rainout, all of the White Sox's starters got pushed back a day, so Quintana remains in line to face the Padres in Chicago, but will face Jered Weaver instead of Trevor Cahill. This slightly improves his chances of getting a win this weekend.

Clevinger will take the ball Saturday against the Twins, the Cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes reports.

With Corey Kluber unable to return from the 10-day disabled list when expected, Clevinger will get to start again. In his spot-start Sunday against the Royals, Clevinger pitched 5.2 shutout innings, allowing four walks and one hit while striking out five.

Kluber (back) will not return from the 10-day disabled list Sunday, the Cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes reports.

That was the day Kluber was thought to come back, but it is clear now he will not be ready to do so. The next step for Kluber will be getting back on track to a traditional five-day starter's schedule.

Nuno was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Nuno has been a liability on the mound for the big club this season. He's pitched in eight games (11 innings) and given up eight runs on five walks and 12 hits, four of which have been home runs. Although the southpaw is rejoining Baltimore's bullpen, it's unlikely he'll see many high-leverage situations until he proves he's capable of consistently shutting down the opposition.