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Gore didn't factor into the decision Friday against Atlanta after allowing two runs on three hits and two walks while fanning three across 5.1 innings.

Gore ended just two outs away from posting a quality start in what was a strong MLB debut for one of the best prospects in the Padres' farm system. His tenure with the big-league club will probably be tied to Blake Snell's recovery from a groin injury, but it shouldn't be ruled out to see Gore stick with the team if he performs well. Friday's outing was certainly a step in the right direction for the 23-year-old southpaw.

Lyles didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 2-1, 11-inning win over the Yankees, giving up one run on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out four.

A third-inning RBI single by Giancarlo Stanton accounted for the only damage against Lyles, who exited the game after tossing 91 pitches (60 strikes). With John Means (elbow) now joining Dean Kremer (oblique) on the shelf, the Orioles will need as much length from Lyles as they can get, but the veteran right-hander's 5.23 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 6:5 K:BB through his first 10.1 innings this season don't offer much reason for optimism. He tentatively lines up to take the mound Wednesday in Oakland.

Montgomery didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 2-1, 11-inning loss to the Orioles, allowing three hits and two walks over five scoreless innings while striking out two.

The Yankees held a 1-0 lead when Montgomery exited the game after 71 pitches (43 strikes), but the bullpen couldn't make it stick. The southpaw has had a solid beginning to the season, posting a 3.24 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 6:3 K:BB through 8.1 innings, but it's too early to say whether the breakout anticipated in some quarters will come to pass. Montgomery will look for his first win of the year in his next scheduled start Thursday, on the road in Detroit.

Wright gave up two runs on five hits while fanning nine across five innings Friday against the Padres. He also hit a batter and did not factor in the decision.

Wright couldn't keep the opposition scoreless as he did against the Reds in his 2022 debut, but he was similarly dominant with the swing-and-miss. It's still early in the season but his strikeout numbers are eye-popping (15 strikeouts and just one walk through his first 11 innings). Wright is expected to make his next start against the Marlins at home next week.

Lopez (1-0) picked up the win in Friday's 7-1 victory over the Phillies, giving up four hits and two walks over 5.1 scoreless innings. He struck out two.

The right-hander had to deal with steady traffic on the bases, but Lopez didn't allow a baserunner to get past second. He's been sharp to begin the season, posting a 0.87 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB through 10.1 innings, and Lopez will try to stay locked in during his next scheduled start Thursday, at home against the Cardinals.

Eflin (0-1) took the loss Friday as the Phillies fell 7-1 to the Marlins, coughing up four runs on six hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out four.

Miami struck for a pair of runs in each of the first two innings, and while Eflin righted the ship after that, he still got the hook after 81 pitches (49 strikes). The right-hander hasn't lasted five innings in either of his first two starts this season, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB through eight innings, and he'll be a risky option in his next scheduled outing Wednesday, on the road at Coors Field against the Rockies.

Marquez gave up four runs on 10 hits and a walk across 4.1 innings Friday against the Cubs. He didn't factor into the decision.

Marquez couldn't repeat his excellent debut when he gave up one run across seven innings against the Dodgers and didn't even come close to posting a quality start in this one, but the offense picked up the slack and allowed the right-hander to escape with a no-decision. Marquez will be looking for his first win of the season when he takes on the Phillies at home next week.

Keller (0-2) took the loss Friday, giving up four runs on seven hits and three walks over 3.2 innings as the Pirates were downed 7-2 by the Nationals. He struck out four.

The velocity gains Keller flashed in workout videos during the offseason have proven to be legit -- he popped 99.2 mph with a fastball in the first inning Friday and was consistently sitting in the high 90s -- but that hasn't done anything to alleviate the control and command issues that have plagued him in the majors. Keller now sports a 9.39 ERA, 2.35 WHIP and 12.2 percent walk rate through his first 7.2 innings this season, and until he can learn to harness his plus stuff, he'll remain difficult to deploy in fantasy. The 26-year-old right-hander is next scheduled to take the mound Wednesday in Milwaukee.

Garcia was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Saturday.

Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Toledo in late March, and he tossed 3.2 scoreless innings in four relief appearances to begin the regular season. If he goes unclaimed on waivers, he'll likely remain in Toledo.

Stroman (0-1) allowed five runs on six hits across four innings to take the loss Friday against the Rockies. He walked one and struck out four.

As is the case with many pitchers, Stroman struggled to find his footing at Coors Field. The righty actually looked good through three innings, but the Rockies tallied five runs on four hits and a walk in the fourth inning. The big blow was a three-run home run by Alan Trejo. The tough outing pushed Stroman's season ERA to 6.00, though better days should be ahead. He lines up to face the Rays on Wednesday in his next scheduled start.