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Freeland (3-4) took the loss Monday, allowing two runs on seven hits and three walks over seven innings in a 2-0 loss to the Pirates. He struck out four.

Freeland, who allowed a season-high seven runs last time he faced Pittsburgh, tossed six scoreless frames before surrendering a two-run home run to Rodolfo Castro in the seventh. Despite the quality start, the left-hander picked up his fourth loss, as Mitch Keller tossed a complete-game shutout. Freeland has been solid to start 2023, posting a 3.57 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 30:11 K:BB through eight starts (45.1 innings).

Keller (4-1) earned the win Monday, tossing a complete-game shutout in which he allowed four hits and one walk during a 2-0 win over the Rockies. He struck out eight.

Keller struck out at least eight batters for a third straight outing and tossed his first career complete-game shutout, marking the first time a Pirate has reached that feat since Jameson Taillon did during the 2018 season. The right-hander has been superb to start the 2023 campaign and currently sports a 2.72 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 56:14 K:BB through eight starts (49.2 innings). Keller will look to maintain his momentum in his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for a three-game weekend set in Baltimore.

Gibson (4-2) took the loss Monday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over six innings during a 3-0 defeat to the Rays. He struck out four.

Despite notching his third quality start of the year, Gibson took his second loss, as Tampa Bay's pitching staff combined for a shutout. It was a solid bounce-back performance for the right-hander, who surrendered a season-high six runs last time out, and he currently sports a 4.40 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 31:13 K:BB through his first eight starts (47 innings). His next start is tentatively scheduled for a three-game weekend set versus the Pirates.

McClanahan (7-0) earned the win Monday, tossing six scoreless innings in which he allowed four hits and four walks during a 3-0 win over Baltimore. He struck out seven.

McClanahan tied his season high with four walks, but he was still able to complete six innings for a sixth time this year and earned his seventh win. The left-hander has been the definition of an ace through eight starts (46 innings), posting a 1.76 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 58:20 K:BB. McClanahan's next start lines up to occur during the upcoming four-game weekend series against the Yankees.

Bibee (1-1) took the loss Monday, allowing four runs on seven hits and four walks over 3.2 innings during a 6-2 defeat to the Tigers. He struck out two.

After not walking a batter in his first two appearances of the campaign, Bibee allowed four free passes Monday and also surrendered season highs in hits and runs. Aaron Civale (oblique) is starting to throw again, but he'll likely have to make a couple rehab assignments before he's activated off the injured list, so despite his poor outing, Bibee should still get a few more turns in the rotation. His next start is tentatively scheduled for a three-game weekend set versus the Angels.

Atlanta placed Fried on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a strained left forearm.

Atlanta had been cagey about whether Fried would be making his next start and now we know what he's been dealing with. The move is retroactive to Saturday, which means Fried will be eligible to return May 21. He's not going to be ready by then, though, with Mark Bowman of MLB.com saying "this won't be a short-term IL." Jared Shuster projects as the rotation replacement for Fried on Wednesday versus the Red Sox.

DeSclafani (3-2) took the loss Monday, allowing five runs on 10 hits and one walk over seven innings against Washington. He struck out three.

Although DeSclafani pitched deep into the game, his five earned runs allowed were the most he's given up this year. However, the right-hander is still having a great season, as his 0.93 WHIP is tied for sixth in MLB. The 33-year-old is still a dependable option heading into his next start, tentatively scheduled to take place against the Diamondbacks this weekend.

Irvin (1-0) earned the win Monday, allowing four hits and three walks over 6.1 scoreless innings in a 5-1 win over the Giants. He struck out five.

Irvin has now allowed just one run over 10.2 innings, getting his big-league career off to an impressive start after working his way up the ranks in Washington's farm system for three-plus seasons. However, this is a very small sample size, and fantasy managers would be best served tempering expectations until he proves capable of sustaining that caliber of performance over an extended period.

Gilbert (1-2) took the loss Monday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk over 6.2 innings against Texas. He struck out 10.

Gilbert had one of his best starts of 2023 despite the loss, as both his innings and strikeouts qualified as season highs. The 26-year-old has proven himself to be a dependable option, as he hasn't allowed more than four runs in an appearance this season.

Gray (2-1) earned the win Monday, allowing one run on four hits over seven innings against Seattle. He struck out eight and did not walk a batter.

Gray had his best start of the year on Monday, setting new season highs in strikeouts and innings pitched. This appearance was also the first time that the right-hander did not issue a free pass. The former Rockie is off to a solid start overall, posting a 3.82 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. If the 31-year-old keeps pitching at this level, he'll have a chance to author one of the best seasons of his career.