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Nelson (1-0) earned the win Sunday against the Dodgers after he allowed three runs on four hits with three strikeouts and two walks across six innings.

Nelson generated just seven swinging strikes but did enough to limit Los Angeles and secure his first win of the season. The 25-year-old has faced the Dodgers and Padres in his first two starts of 2023, and he fared well enough with three runs given up in each outing. The right-hander tentatively lines up for a more favorable matchup versus the Marlins next weekend.

Grove (0-1) took the loss Sunday in Arizona after he gave up nine runs on 12 hits with four strikeouts and one walk in 3.1 innings.

Grove surrendered runs in all four of his innings Sunday as the Diamondbacks jumped out to a 9-3 lead. The 26-year-old has allowed 12 runs with an 8:3 K:BB over 7.1 frames in his first two starts while filling in for Ryan Pepiot (oblique). With Pepiot and Tony Gonsolin (ankle) not appearing likely to immediately return from the injured list, Grove could receive another turn through the rotation.

Detmers didn't factor in the decision during Sunday's 12-11 loss to the Blue Jays, giving up five runs (four earned) on five hits with five strikeouts and two walks over five-plus innings.

The 23-year-old carried a 6-0 lead through five innings, but the Blue Jays came alive in the sixth on the back of a grand slam from Matt Chapman. Detmers generated 11 whiffs and threw 58 of his 89 pitches for strikes. In his first two starts of 2023 he's allowed eight runs (six earned) with a 12:5 K:BB across 9.2 innings.

Kikuchi allowed six runs on nine hits and one walk across 4.1 innings during Sunday's extra-inning win against the Angels. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.

Kikuchi surrendered three home runs and put Toronto in a 6-0 hole after four innings, but the offense rallied to take him off the hook for the loss. The left-hander gave up just one run in five frames during his season debut but allowed significant hard contact Sunday, though he did generate 14 swinging strikes. A matchup versus the Rays likely awaits for Kikuchi next weekend.

Rasmussen (2-0) earned the win Sunday, allowing one hit and no walks over seven scoreless innings against the Athletics. He struck out eight.

Rasmussen has had a pair of favorable matchups to begin the season, as he struck out seven in six scoreless frames against the Nationals on Monday prior to Sunday's gem against Oakland. Regardless of his opponents, he's allowed just three baserunners while striking out 15 in 13 scoreless innings to earn back-to-back wins. The righty posted a 2.84 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over 28 starts last year, and he's shown no signs of slowing down in 2023. Rasmussen tentatively lines up for a slightly tougher test on the road against Toronto his next time out, but he's still a solid fantasy play given his dominance over his first two starts.

Kaprielian (0-1) took the loss Sunday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and three walks over 4.2 innings against the Rays. He struck out six.

Kaprielian gave up five runs in five innings during his season debut against the Guardians on Monday, and he wasn't able to generate much production during Sunday's series finale against the undefeated Rays. He allowed just one run over the first three innings but gave up six runs between the fourth and fifth frames before being pulled. The right-hander tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Mets next weekend.

Boyd (0-1) took the loss Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits and four walks over 4.2 innings in a 4-1 loss to Boston. He struck out four.

Boyd also gave up two runs during his season debut against the Astros on Monday, but he was able to settle for the no-decision in that outing. However, the Tigers mustered just one run during Sunday's series finale, so Boyd was charged with his first loss of the season after giving up runs in the second and fifth innings. The southpaw tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Giants on Saturday.

Crawford (1-1) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on five hits and no walks over five innings against Detroit. He struck out six.

Crawford was roughed up during his season debut Monday against Pittsburgh, allowing seven runs in four innings to take the loss. However, he bounced back in a favorable matchup against the Tigers to earn his first win of the year. While he gave up a run in the bottom of the first inning, he settled down later in the outing and got some help from Boston's offense in the 3-1 victory. Despite Crawford's solid outing Sunday, it's possible he heads to the bullpen or gets sent down since Garrett Whitlock (hip) will make his season debut Tuesday.

Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Burrows was diagnosed with a forearm injury after exiting his start Saturday at Triple-A Indianapolis, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Cherington added that Burrows' elbow is stable, but the forearm issue still could be enough of a concern to keep the 23-year-old right-hander on the shelf for at least a couple turns through the rotation. Burrows worked 6.2 innings between his first two starts with Indianapolis, giving up two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three.

Walker did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on three hits and five walks over 4.2 innings during a 6-4 loss to the Reds. He struck out five.

Walker took the loss during his season debut last Monday by giving up four runs in 4.1 innings, but he was slightly more effective during Sunday's series finale against the Reds. He fell just short of qualifying for the win, but the Phillies' bullpen was also unable to preserve the team's lead late in the game. The righty tentatively lines up for a rematch with Cincinnati on the road.