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Cole didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Mets, allowing one run on four hits over six innings. He struck out eight without walking a batter.

The right-hander delivered his third straight quality start and 10th of the season in 15 trips to the mound, but he left with the score tied 1-1. Cole generated 32 called or swinging strikes among his 95 pitches, but it was his control that stood out, as this was his first start of 2023 in which he didn't issue a free pass. He'll take a 2.75 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 98:29 K:BB through 91.2 innings into his next outing, likely to come next week at home against the Mariners.

Whitlock (4-2) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over seven innings in a 6-3 victory over the Rockies. He struck out seven.

The seven punchouts were a season high for the right-hander, although he's made only seven starts so far due to injuries. Whitlock dominated with 18 swinging strikes (plus 18 called strikes) among his 92 pitches, and more remarkably he missed the strike zone with only 20 of his pitches. He'll take a 4.38 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 33:7 K:BB through 39 innings into his next outing, likely to come early next week in Minnesota.

Gomber (4-6) took the loss Wednesday as the Rockies were downed 6-3 by the Red Sox, giving up three runs on six hits and a walk over six-plus innings. He struck out five.

The southpaw was nursing a 2-1 lead heading into the seventh inning, but back-to-back singles chased Gomber from the game, and he had to watch the bullpen melt down behind him. The quality start was his first in over a month and fifth of the season, but he's also had six outings in which he coughed up five runs or more. Unsurprisingly, most of the disasters have come at home -- he sports a 4.60 ERA on the road, but a 9.40 mark at Coors Field. Gomber's next start will likely come early next week in Cincinnati.

Texas manager Bruce Bochy said Wednesday that Gray (blister) will start within the next four or five days, Peter Rauterkus of the Dallas Morning News reports. "We haven't penciled in what day he's gonna pitch yet, but it's gonna be within four or five days," Bochy said during his pregame Wednesday news conference.

Gray was scratched from a start Tuesday in a move designed to prevent the right-hander from missing extended time. The Rangers don't have a day off until next Thursday, so if Gray needs more time, Bochy will have to add another starter or go with a bullpen day.

Kershaw allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings in a no-decision Wednesday in the Dodgers' 8-4 loss to the White Sox.

Home runs by Jake Burger and Luis Robert accounted for the damage on Kershaw's line. This was just the fourth time he's allowed multiple homers this season. The veteran southpaw has turned in three straight quality starts after enduring a rough patch to close out May. Kershaw is at a 2.95 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 98:21 K:BB over 82.1 innings through 14 starts. He's lined up for a road start versus the Angels next week.

Valdez didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Nationals after allowing a run on five hits and zero walks while striking out six over seven innings.

Valdez was dominant again Wednesday but failed to earn the win after Washington tied the game with three runs in the ninth inning. Valdez has now allowed one run or fewer in four of his last five outings, lowering his ERA to 2.27 with a 1.03 WHIP and 95:20 K:BB through 14 starts (91 innings) this season. The left-hander will look to keep rolling in his next outing, tentatively scheduled for next week against the Mets.

Perez (4-1) allowed two hits and a walk while striking out six over six scoreless innings to earn the win in Wednesday's 4-1 victory over the Mariners.

With reports of Perez being the likely roster casualty for when Trevor Rogers (biceps) returns, the 20-year-old right-hander did his best to make a case to stay on the roster. This was Perez's longest start of the season, and it was arguably his most dominant yet. He's shown little trouble with major-league hitters, posting a 1.80 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 36:14 K:BB over 35 innings across seven appearances. The idea behind sending Perez down would be workload management -- he's at 66 frames this season after tossing just 77 innings last year and 78 the year before. Rogers experienced soreness in his non-throwing shoulder over the weekend, which might be enough to buy Perez at least one more start in the majors, which is tentatively lined up to be at home versus the Blue Jays next week.

Bido didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 10-6 loss to the Cubs after allowing one run on four hits and three walks while striking out six across four innings.

After letting in a run in the first inning, Bido settled down to deliver three scoreless, one-hit frames in his MLB debut before the Pirates turned the game over to the bullpen. The 27-year-old Bido posted a pedestrian 4.55 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP through 55.1 innings in Triple-A this season, though his 56 strikeouts offer some intrigue. Brito will likely get at least one more turn through the rotation after the Pirates shifted Roansy Contreras to the bullpen. Bido tentatively lines up for a rematch with the Cubs early next week.

Castillo dropped to 4-5 after allowing two runs on two hits and six walks while striking out six over 5.2 innings in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Marlins.

Castillo hadn't walked more than two batters in any of his starts this season, so it's safe to call this one an anomaly. Despite the lackluster control, he still turned in a decent effort, though it was also his third straight loss. All five of his losses have come in his last seven outings. Castillo still has an excellent 2.73 ERA with a 1.02 WHIP and 98:23 K:BB over 82.1 innings across 14 starts this season. He'll look to regain his command in his next start, tentatively scheduled to be on the road versus the Yankees next week.

Heaney didn't factor into the decision Wednesday, striking out five while allowing a run on five hits and four walks across 3.2 innings in a 6-3 win over the Angels.

Heaney's final line certainly could've been uglier, as he managed to hold the Angels to just one run despite needing 95 pitches to get through 3.2 innings. Heaney's been scuffling a bit of late, with a 5.40 ERA over his last three outings. Overall, the left-hander is 4-4 with a 4.05 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 70:31 K:BB through 13 starts (66.2 innings) this season. Heaney currently lines up to face the White Sox on the road in his next outing.