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Irvin is scheduled to start Friday's game against the Cubs.

Irvin will receive a second turn through the Baltimore rotation, filling the spot that previously belonged to Grayson Rodriguez before the rookie right-hander was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on May 27. In his return to the big leagues last weekend versus the Royals, Irvin picked up a win while striking out five over 5.1 innings of one-run ball. Though he'll be making his upcoming start on the road at Wrigley Field, Irvin will at least draw another favorable matchup versus a Cubs offense that ranks 27th in wRC+ (72) since the beginning of June.

Bradish (2-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits with no walks over seven innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out one.

Bradish retired nine of the first 10 batters he faced while hitting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with a pitch to open the second inning. He went on to allow only four hits over seven frames, with his lone real mistake coming in the form of a changeup during the sixth inning, which George Springer crushed over the wall in left field to put Toronto on the scoreboard. The right-hander was charged with the loss despite limiting the Blue Jays to one run and is still looking for his first win since May 17. Bradish also recorded just one strikeout on the night after posting a season-high 10 punchouts in his previous start.

Berrios (7-4) earned the win Wednesday, allowing three hits and one walk over 7.2 scoreless innings against Baltimore. He struck out five.

Berrios had a no-hitter going through six innings before surrendering a leadoff single to Adley Rutschman to start the seventh. He would allow just two more hits over his 7.2 innings of work to notch his seventh win of the season. The right-hander has won each of his last four decisions (spanning six starts) while allowing two earned runs or fewer in each of his last five. Berrios has also lowered his ERA each month since the start of the season and now sports a 1.37 ERA across three June appearances.

Ashcraft is nearly fully healed from the left calf contusion which sent him to the injured list, MLB.com reports.

Ashcraft will test out the calf with some running soon and, assuming he gets through that with no issues, will be cleared to throw off a mound. The right-hander could need three bullpen sessions before making a return sometime around when he's first eligible June 24, though he could also require a minor-league rehab assignment.

Medina dropped to 1-6 in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Rays after allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk over 4.2 innings. He struck out five.

Medina failed to complete at least five innings for the second time over his past three starts after reaching that mark in each of his first five appearances. The 24-year-old has allowed at least three runs in seven of his first eight MLB outings and sports an ugly 7.55 ERA. However, with Freddy Tarnok (shoulder), Drew Rucinski (knee) and Mason Miller (elbow) all on the injured list, Medina figures to remain a steady piece of Oakland's rotation moving forward.

Glasnow (2-0) earned the win in Wednesday's 6-3 victory over the Athletics, striking out six while allowing three runs on six hits and four walks over 5.1 innings.

Glasnow allowed season highs in walks and hits allowed, but he still completed five innings for a third straight start and recorded his second consecutive win. The right-hander has surrendered 10 walks over his past three starts, but his command issues haven't come back to haunt him yet. Given he missed the first two months of the season with an oblique injury, Glasnow's overall numbers (3.43 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 26:11 K:BB) across his first four appearances are solid, and as long as he's getting regular starts, he should be utilized in basically every fantasy format.

Lynch (0-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and two walks over seven innings against Cincinnati. He struck out three.

Lynch missed the first two months of the season with a strained left shoulder but was solid through his first three starts (16.1 innings), posting a 4.41 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 17:5 K:BB. However, he fell flat versus Cincinnati and gave up four home runs, recording season-worst marks in runs allowed and strikeouts. The left-hander did complete seven innings Wednesday for the first time this year and continues to be efficient in that regard (23.1 innings through four starts). Despite his struggles, Lynch figures to remain in the starting rotation until either Brad Keller (shoulder) or Ryan Yarbrough (head) is activated off the injured list.

Lively (4-4) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on 10 hits over 5.2 innings in a 7-4 victory over Kansas City. He struck out four and didn't record a walk.

Lively had surrendered five home runs and 12 total runs over his past two starts, so Wednesday's bounce-back outing was certainly a step in the right direction. He's made eight appearances this year (six starts) and holds a 4.07 ERA and 1.21 WHIP. The right-hander's 41:9 K:BB through 42 innings stands out, so if he can avoid giving up the long ball, Lively could have solid fantasy value moving forward, especially while Graham Ashcraft (calf) and Nick Lodolo (lower leg) are on the injured list.

DeSclafani did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk over three innings against the Cardinals. He struck out seven.

Things were looking good for DeSclafani early on after the right-hander struck out the side in the first inning to kick things off. He was unable to carry that momentum into the next frame, however, giving up singles to three of the first four batters he faced before surrendering a grand slam to Tommy Edman to put San Francisco in an early hole. DeSclafani was fortunate to escape with a no-decision after losing five of his last six decisions coming in, and he's now allowed 12 runs through three starts this month.

Verlander didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Yankees, allowing one run on three hits over six innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.

The 40-year-old righty dueled Gerrit Cole to a 1-1 tie through six frames before both aces handed things off to their bullpens. Verlander continues to alternate sharp performances with shaky ones -- he has four quality starts in eight trips to the mound this year but has yet to produce two in a row, and he's surrendered 16 runs in 13 innings during his last three off starts. He'll try to break that pattern in his next outing, likely to come early next week in Houston.