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Eflin dropped to 8-2 in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Athletics after allowing four runs on five hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out six.

Eflin had arguably his worst showing of the 2023 campaign Monday, as he failed to reach five innings for the first time all season. However, the right-hander is still in the midst of a career year. His 1.00 WHIP is eighth-best in the majors among qualified pitchers, and he's on pace to set career highs in strikeouts and wins.

Seabold allowed one run on six hits and a walk over six innings in Monday's win over Boston. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.

Seabold fired five shutout frames before the Red Sox finally broke through in the sixth inning. He completed six innings for the first time in his MLB career in his last start and has now done it twice in a row. Over his last three outings, Seabold has compiled a 15:5 K:BB while allowing just four earned runs over 17.1 innings. He's dropped his season ERA from 5.94 to 4.70 during that span. Seabold is projected to start in Atlanta this weekend.

Paxton allowed one unearned run on four hits and a walk over six innings in Monday's loss to Colorado. He struck out eight and did not factor in the decision.

Aside from an unearned run that scored in the fourth inning, Paxton faced little trouble while working through the Rockies' lineup. He's racked up 25 punchouts while allowing just three earned runs over his last three starts. The veteran southpaw dropped his season ERA to 3.09 with a strong 44:10 K:BB across 32 innings. Paxton's next start is lined up to be a home matchup with the Yankees.

Morton allowed four hits and three walks over 5.2 shutout innings in Monday's loss to Detroit. He struck out eight and did not factor in the decision.

Morton was in line for his sixth win of the year before Detroit's late comeback win. Between Monday's appearance and his last scoreless outing May 15, the veteran righty had allowed 15 runs in four starts. He pushed his ERA back down to 3.60 to go with an 85:33 KBB through 75 frames. Morton is projected to face the Rockies at home this weekend.

Liberatore allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Giants. He struck out five and didn't factor in the decision.

Liberatore coughed up both runs in the third inning but otherwise was able to navigate through the Giants' lineup. After allowing eight earned runs in his last two starts, Monday's outing was his first quality start at the MLB level this season. He dropped his ERA to 5.14 alongside a 16:10 K:BB through 21 innings. Liberatore is lined up to face the Mets on the road this weekend.

Webb improved to 5-6 in Monday's 4-3 win over the Cardinals after striking out six and allowing three runs on seven hits and no walks over seven innings.

Webb worked through four shutout frames before coughing up a home run in the fifth and sixth innings. After allowing two or fewer earned runs in seven straight starts, he's given up at least three in his last three outings. His ERA has jumped from 2.75 to 3.15 during that stretch. Webb has recorded a 91:17 K:BB across an MLB-leading 91.1 innings this season. He's lined up for a road matchup with the Dodgers this weekend.

The Mariners transferred Ray (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Monday, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Ray underwent Tommy John surgery in May and will be out until midway through 2024, so it's hardly a surprise to see him land on the 60-day IL. His transfer makes room for Ty Adcock to join the Mariners' bullpen while Penn Murfee (elbow) is out.

Gray has been scratched from Tuesday's scheduled start versus the Angels due to a blister, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The hope seems to be at this point that it's a minor issue and Gray should be able to avoid the injured list, but Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Monday he's not sure when Gray's next start will be. Bochy also declined to name a starter in Gray's place Tuesday, but Cody Bradford was spotted at Globe Life Field, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Gray certainly showed no signs of the blister being an issue in his last outing, striking out 12 in a complete-game effort against the Cardinals.

Bush (oblique) made a rehab appearance Thursday for the Angels' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate, recording just one out while allowing five runs (four earned) on five hits and one walk.

Bush's 2023 debut was an inauspicious one, as he retired just one of the eight batters he faced. The Angels will hope that Bush's rough showing was a byproduct of rust rather than any lingering discomfort from the left oblique injury that has kept him on the shelf all season. Once he ramps up over the course of multiple rehab outings in the lower minors, Bush is expected to settle into the rotation at Double-A Rocket City.

Faedo (finger) took part in plyometric exercises and light tossing Monday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Faedo relayed that he's feeling pain-free again after recently undergoing a procedure to remove a fingernail on the middle digit of his right hand, and he should continue to gradually start ramping up over the next week or so. Considering that Faedo has been on the injured list for just over a week, he likely won't require more than one or two rehab starts or simulated games before the Tigers feel comfortable activating him. However, with Tarik Skubal (elbow) and Matt Manning (foot) both in the midst of rehab assignments and tracking toward similar timeline to return to the big club, it's unclear if Detroit will have room for Faedo in the rotation once he's reinstated.