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Gibson (8-4) took the loss Saturday, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks over six innings against the Cubs. He struck out seven.

Gibson did a good job of mixing up his pitches Saturday and struck out five of the first eight batters he faced. His biggest mistake on the day came in the form of a hanging sinker with two outs in the third, which Nico Hoerner ripped to center field to score Mike Tauchman and Miles Mastrobuoni and put the Orioles down 2-0. The right-hander later surrendered what would be the game-winning run on a sacrifice fly in the fifth, giving him his first loss since May 14. Gibson had won each of his last four decisions coming in (spanning five starts) and he's now struck out seven in two of his last three starts.

McCullers (forearm) was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list by the Astros on Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

McCullers is now officially off the 40-man roster, and the Astros used that room to acquire Joel Kuhnel from the Reds for cash considerations. McCullers is going to miss all of the 2023 season after undergoing a season-ending operation to repair a torn right flexor tendon, but he is expected to be ready for the start of the 2024 campaign.

Steele (7-2) earned the win Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits with one walk over five innings against the Orioles. He struck out four.

Steele held the Orioles scoreless until the fifth inning when Adley Rutschman took him deep to drive home Austin Hays and tie the game at 2-2. He would make it out of the inning without allowing any more damage, and the left-hander still managed to earn the win thanks to Chicago's offense immediately responding with a go-ahead run in the bottom of the frame. It was a solid performance for Steele in his return from a stint on the 15-day injured list due to a forearm strain, and he now sits with 2.71 ERA and 1.07 WHIP through 13 starts.

Giolito did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing three runs on eight hits and three walks over five innings against the Mariners. He struck out five.

Giolito completed five innings for a fourth straight outing and has given up seven runs across 23 innings during that stretch. Aside from a horrendous performance versus the Pirates in April, the veteran right-hander has been strong this season, posting a 2.91 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 81:25 K:BB over his other 13 appearances. Giolito will look to stay sharp next time out, which is tentatively scheduled as part of a three-game weekend set versus Boston.

Gilbert did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks over 5.1 innings against the White Sox. He struck out three.

Despite walking a season-high three batters, it was still a nice bounce-back effort for Gilbert, who surrendered six earned runs to the Angels last time out. The right-hander started the campaign strong, posting a 3.60 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 69:10 K:BB through his first 10 appearances (60 innings), but he's given up 14 earned runs across his past four starts (19.1 innings) while recording a modest 15:6 K:BB. Gilbert's next start is lined up for a matchup in Baltimore.

Bielak (3-4) took the loss Saturday, allowing five runs (four earned) on five hits and three walks over 4.2 innings against Cincinnati. He struck out three.

Bielak has allowed nine earned runs over back-to-back starts after giving up just 15 over his first seven outings combined. The right-hander has surrendered at least one home run in seven of his nine appearances, totaling 10 over 57.1 innings. Despite Bielak's struggles, he figures to remain in the rotation until Jose Urquidy (shoulder) or Luis Garcia (elbow) returns from the injured list.

Greene (2-4) earned the win Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and four walks over six innings against the Astros. He struck out three.

Greene tied his season high with four walks and struck out less than four batters for just the second time this year, but he still posted his fifth quality start and earned his second win. The 23-year-old's 4.01 ERA could use some work, but his 97:27 K:BB through 67.1 innings is elite. He faces no competition for his spot in the rotation and will look to make it back-to-back quality starts next time out, which is lined up for a matchup against Atlanta.

Wentz (1-7) took the loss Saturday, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk over six innings against the Twins. He struck out nine.

Wentz had a perfect game going with one out in the fourth inning before walking Royce Lewis and then surrendering back-to-back singles to eventually put the Tigers down 2-0. Those would be the only two runs scored in the contest as the left-hander took another loss despite posting a season-high nine strikeouts. Wentz also went six innings Saturday for the first time since May 3 while issuing only one walk for the first time in three starts this month.

X-rays returned negative on Sanchez's left hand after leaving Saturday's start against Oakland, and he's expected to make his next turn through the rotation, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Sanchez was hit in the hand/wrist area by a comebacker against the Athletics, and while he initially stayed in the contest, the left-hander exited after completing four scoreless innings. Sanchez should still be considered day-to-day, but it sounds like he'll be on the mound during the upcoming week, likely against the Mets on Friday.

Canning did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks over six innings against the Royals. He struck out five.

Canning has four quality starts this year, and they've all come during his past five appearances. During that stretch, he's given up just nine earned runs across 30 innings while notching a 30:6 K:BB. The right-hander struggled to begin the year, posting a 6.14 ERA and 1.50 WHIP over his first six starts (29.1 innings), but he's found a groove recently and will look to stay sharp in his next outing, which is tentatively scheduled as part of a three-game weekend set in Colorado.