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Kopech allowed a run on six hits and six walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Friday.

Kopech wasn't punished much for the free passes, but it did work his pitch count up to 102 (57 strikes) for just 13 outs. The six walks matched a season high for the right-hander, who has a 4.5 BB/9 on the year. Despite the control issues, he's pitched to a reasonable 3.92 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 89 strikeouts over 78 innings across 14 starts. He's allowed just seven runs over his last six starts, so he'll try to keep up the solid pitching next week in a challenging home start versus the Rangers.

Woo allowed two runs on three hits and struck out nine without walking a batter over 5.2 innings in a no-decision versus the White Sox on Friday.

Woo was sharp, though two of the three hits he allowed were solo home runs by Gavin Sheets and Andrew Benintendi. After a rough debut, Woo has turned in a couple of reasonably solid starts with 16 strikeouts over his past 10.1 innings. He's still at a 7.30 ERA and 1.30 WHIP through 12.1 innings, but his 20:2 K:BB is a positive sign that he has the control to hang around in the majors. He'll remain in search of his first win next week in a projected road start versus the Yankees.

Darvish (5-5) yielded six runs on eight hits and a walk over five innings Friday, striking out five and taking a loss against the Rays.

Darvish coughed up two runs through four innings before the Rays broke the game open in the fifth, led by Randy Arozarena's three-run shot. Over his last two starts, Darvish has allowed 10 runs in 10.1 innings, shooting his ERA back up to 4.74 through 13 starts in 2023. He's given up at least four runs in six of those outings, including four of his last six. He'll look to move back over .500 in his next start, which is lined up to be in San Francisco next week.

Toussaint (0-1) took the loss Friday versus the Diamondbacks, allowing two runs on three hits and five walks while striking out two over 3.2 innings.

Toussaint threw 43 of 82 pitches for strikes in his first major-league start of the campaign. He's primarily worked as a multi-inning reliever with Triple-A Columbus, where he has a 4.06 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 48:23 K:BB over 37.2 innings. The lofty walk rate appears to have followed him to the majors. Toussaint was a fill-in for Triston McKenzie (elbow) in this game, but it's unclear what the Guardians might do if that spot in their rotation has a vacancy. In addition to Toussaint, Xzavion Curry -- who allowed two runs on six hits and a walk over 1.2 innings Friday -- or top prospect Gavin Williams could be options to start if McKenzie ends up on the injured list. That spot in the rotation is next due up for a home start versus the Athletics next week.

Gallen (8-2) allowed a run on six hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over seven innings to earn the win Friday over the Guardians.

Gallen hadn't completed seven innings in any of his last five starts while surrendering 18 runs (14 earned) over 27 innings in that span. Friday's effort was much more in line with his expected standard, as he was able to limit the damage to a solo home run from Jose Ramirez. Gallen is now at a 2.96 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 100:19 K:BB through 91.1 innings through 15 starts on the year. He's projected for a more challenging road start in Milwaukee next week.

McClanahan (11-1) allowed one run on three hits and three walks over 6.2 innings Friday, striking out five and earning a win over the Padres.

McClanahan rolled through six shutout frames before serving up a solo homer to Nelson Cruz in the seventh inning. With a third straight win, McClanahan has racked up a league-high 11 wins in just 15 starts. However, during that win streak, he's registered a lackluster 15:6 K:BB through 19.2 innings. For the season, the 26-year-old lefty owns a terrific 2.12 ERA and 97:33 K:BB through 89.1 innings. McClanahan is currently lined up for a nice home matchup against the Royals next week.

Sears (1-4) allowed four runs on four hits over seven innings Friday, striking out seven and taking a loss against Philadelphia.

Sears coughed up four runs on three homers in what was otherwise a pretty strong outing Friday. It was his second straight start without issuing a walk after allowing five free passes to the Pirates on June 5. The 27-year-old southpaw is now sporting a 4.24 ERA while yielding 17 homers through 76.1 frames this season. Sears will carry an impressive 72:16 K:BB into his next outing, which is projected to be next week in Cleveland.

Walker (7-3) allowed one run on seven hits over eight innings Friday, striking out eight and picking up a win over Oakland.

Walker took advantage of the nice matchup and dominated with his best outing of the year. It was his longest start of the season, and his eight punchouts tied his season best. After posting a 5.65 ERA through 12 starts, Walker has yielded just one run across 20 innings over his last three starts. The 30-year-old righty is now sporting a more tolerable 4.31 ERA and 66:31 K:BB through 77.1 innings. Walker is currently lined up to face Atlanta at home next week.

Maeda (triceps) gave up one run over 4.1 innings with four strikeouts and four walks Friday in his fourth rehab outing for Triple-A St. Paul.

He threw 81 pitches as he continues to work his way back after being sidelined in late April due to a right triceps strain. The Twins elected to go with a bullpen game Saturday rather than activate him from the injured list, so Minnesota may not be in a hurry to add Maeda to the major-league roster. He could make a couple more starts at Triple-A before his rehab assignment is up at the end of the month.

Teheran (2-2) yielded two runs on one hit and one walk over six innings Friday, striking out four and earning a win over Pittsburgh.

The lone hit allowed by Teheran was Carlos Santana's second-inning homer. Teheran has allowed two or fewer runs and fewer than two walks in each of his first five MLB starts this season. His strong run has resulted in a 1.78 ERA and a 20:4 K:BB through 30.1 innings. Teheran is projected for a home matchup against the Diamondbacks next week.