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Montero did not factor into the decision in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Pirates, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out five.

It was a solid outing for Montero, who came out of the bullpen in the second inning, with the lone blemish coming on an Andrew McCutchen solo home run in the third. The 24-year-old Montero has allowed just three runs over 10 innings in his last two appearances. His ERA is down to 4.02 with a 1.39 WHIP and 39:20 K:BB across 56 innings this season.

Vasil did not factor into the decision in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, allowing six runs on seven hits and one walk with six strikeouts over 3.2 innings.

Vasil opened with two scoreless innings but was tagged for six runs before failing to escape the fourth. He recorded a season-high six strikeouts but also surrendered two home runs for the first time in 21 appearances (three starts). On the season, the rookie owns a 2.94 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and a 38:27 K:BB across 49 innings. It has yet to be confirmed whether he will make another start or return to his long-relief role.

France (shoulder) will throw another live batting practice session Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

France has already thrown a pair of live batting practice sessions in June and will be in line for a third. He threw 20 pitches last Friday and should increase that number this time around.

Garcia (elbow) is expected to throw a live batting practice session within the next week, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Garcia has thrown at least three bullpen sessions since May 24, most recently throwing 25 pitches. Live batting practice will be a significant milestone in his recovery as he continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery.

Paddack (3-6) picked up the win Thursday against the Reds, allowing four runs on six hits and no walks with three strikeouts over five innings.

Fresh off a nine-run, 12-hit start last week, Paddack failed to bounce back Thursday, yielding a trio of extra-base hits, including a two-run home run by Gavin Lux. It's been an uncharacteristic stretch of play for Paddack, who had allowed two or fewer runs in six consecutive starts before his past two outings. On the year, Paddack owns a 4.48 ERA and a 56:23 K:BB across 80.1 innings. He's tentatively scheduled to face the Mariners in his next start.

Javier (elbow) threw a 20-pitch live batting practice session Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Javier had been limited to bullpen sessions until Thursday, but his ability to face hitters is a milestone in his recovery. All reportedly went well, with manager Joe Espada reporting Javier hit 95 mph with his fastball as he continues to ramp up coming off Tommy John surgery.

Skubal (8-2) earned the win Thursday in the opening game of a doubleheader with the Pirates, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out six.

Skubal came an out shy of recording his fourth straight quality start, though he was still able to pick up his fourth win in his last five outings. The left-hander had been on a stellar run ahead of Thursday's outing -- Skubal had allowed just one run while striking out 32 over 30.2 innings in his previous four starts. Overall, the reigning Cy Young winner sports a 2.06 ERA with a 0.85 WHIP and 117 strikeouts across 15 starts (96 innings) this year. Skubal is currently scheduled to face the A's at home in his next outing.

Wacha (4-6) came away with the win against Texas on Thursday, allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out five across six innings.

Wacha faced the minimum number of batters in three of the six innings he pitched, and he kept the Rangers off the board until the sixth, when he yielded an RBI double to Marcus Semien. Thursday marked Wacha's seventh quality start of the season (three of which have come over his last four outings) and his 3.24 ERA (across 86 innings) is 16th best among qualified starters in the American League. He's lined up to face Tampa Bay at home next week.

Anderson (2-5) took the loss Thursday against the Yankees, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out four.

The Yankees got to Anderson early, scoring a run in the first inning before tacking on three more in the second thanks to back-to-back homers from Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt. The 35-year-old Anderson has now dropped three straight starts while struggling to a 7.07 ERA in his last seven outings. Overall, his ERA sits at 4.56 with a 1.40 WHIP and 65:31 K:BB across 15 starts (81 innings) this season. Anderson will look to get on track in his next start, tentatively scheduled for next week against the Red Sox.

Gausman (5-6) took the loss in Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks, allowing seven runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out four across 4.1 innings.

Gausman was rocked for four runs from Eugenio Suarez by virtue of a two-run homer in the second inning and a two-run double in the third before being tagged for three more in the fifth. Only 46 of Gausman's 81 pitches resulted in strikes, and the seven runs he allowed were his most in a start since June 30, 2024 against the Yankees. His 1.13 WHIP (across 86 innings) is 14th best in the American League among qualified starters, but his 4.60 ERA is eighth worst. Gausman is slated to make his next start against the Guardians on the road next week.