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Crawford (0-1) allowed an unearned run on one hit while failing to record an out as he was charged with the loss in Friday's game against the Yankees.

Matt Barnes (back) was unavailable, so Crawford wound up entering Friday's matchup in the bottom of the 11th inning. He threw just three pitches before Josh Donaldson drove in phantom runner Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Crawford has now been charged with losses in each of his first two major-league appearances after getting roughed up in his debut last September.

Eovaldi allowed three runs on five hits and a walk while striking out seven in five innings during Friday's loss to the Yankees. He didn't factor into the decision.

Boston's offense provided Eovaldi with a three-run lead in the top of the first inning Friday, but he gave up a two-run blast in the bottom half of the frame before Giancarlo Stanton tied the game with a solo homer in the bottom of the fourth. Although the right-hander was forced to settle for a no-decision, he had strong strikeout numbers while reaching 76 pitches in the Red Sox opener. Eovaldi tentatively lines up to start Wednesday's road matchup against the Tigers.

Montas (0-1) struck out six in five innings while allowing five runs on six hits and a walk in a 9-5 loss Friday in Philadelphia.

Montas gave up a home run to leadoff man Kyle Schwarber in the first and was hit hard in the four-run third. The 29-year-old eventually settled down, retiring the last seven hitters he faced, but the damage had already been done. Montas made only two appearances in the preseason and may need a little time to regain his form. Surrounded by trade rumors all spring, he'll be given every opportunity to right the ship and showcase his abilities.

Nola (1-0) allowed four runs on four hits in six innings while striking out seven in a 9-5 win Friday over Oakland.

Nola was very efficient through the first six innings, needing just 65 pitches and limiting Oakland to a solo home run and a hit batsman. However, in the seventh, the 28-year-old allowed hits to the first three batters he faced, culminating with a three-run home run by Seth Brown, and was promptly removed. The potent Philadelphia offense staked Nola a sizeable lead and set the former All-Star up for his first victory of the season.

Means allowed one run on six hits and a walk over four innings in Friday's loss to the Rays. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.

Means worked two scoreless frames to begin the game before loading the bases in the third inning. He managed to escape after yielding just one run on a sacrifice fly by Brandon Lowe. The 28-year-old southpaw posted a 3.62 ERA across 146.2 innings last season and will spend another year as Baltimore's ace. Means is lined up to face the Brewers at home next week.

Alcantara didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Giants, giving up three runs (two earned) on three hits and five walks over five innings. He struck out four.

The right-hander threw only 44 of 83 pitches for strikes before exiting with Miami down 3-0, but a ninth-inning rally took him off the hook for a loss. Considering he posted a career-best 6.0 percent walk rate in 2021, this performance can be chalked up to an abbreviated spring buildup. Alcantara will look to sharpen his control in his next start Thursday against the Phillies, in the Marlins' home opener.

McClanahan allowed four hits and two walks over 4.1 scoreless innings in Friday's win over Baltimore. He struck out seven and did not factor in the decision.

McClanahan ran into some trouble in the first inning after his first pitch of the season plunked Cedric Mullins, and he eventually found himself in a one-out, bases-loaded jam before escaping the first inning. He settled in nicely after that and finished his day throwing 44 of 68 pitches for strikes, with his fastball topping out in triple digits. The 6-foot-1 lefty is expected to face Oakland at home next week.

Contreras was recalled by the Pirates on Friday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Contreras is one of the Pirates' top pitching prospects. He was called up for a single three-inning start last September but otherwise has only made one other start above Double-A. He was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis in late March but will be back for another opportunity already. Exactly what his role will be is unclear. Reliever Duane Underwood (hamstring) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move. Contreras could work out of the bullpen in his place or enter the rotation and push a different pitcher to that role.

Walker (knee) completed a 45-pitch bullpen session Friday and will start Monday's game against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

The veteran right-hander exited his final start of spring training Tuesday with knee soreness, but he had no issues during Friday's bullpen session and is ready for his 2022 debut. It's still worth monitoring Walker's status for the immediate future, as he was limited to begin spring training while recovering from a knee debridement procedure he underwent in January. He could at least face a workload restriction in his first couple outings of the campaign.

Priester landed on the 7-day injured list with Double-A Altoona on Friday due to an oblique injury, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The exact nature and severity of Priester's injury have not yet been announced. Priester is a fairly interesting prospect but is unlikely to make his big-league debut this season, as he spent all of last season at High-A Greensboro.