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McClanahan (7-4) allowed three runs (two earned) on eight hits and two walks over 5.1 innings Friday, striking out six and earning a win over Minnesota.

McClanahan started the outing with three shutout innings before allowing a run in each of the fourth, fifth and sixth frames. The Rays provided plenty of offense to help the rookie southpaw pick up his third straight victory. It was the first time in four starts that he failed to complete six innings but he lowered his season ERA to 3.73 in the process. McClanahan will carry a 105:30 K:BB into next week's projected home start against Baltimore.

Severino (groin/elbow) will return to New York to be evaluated after he was scratched from Friday's rehab start at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Triple-A manager Doug Davis said that Severino "didn't feel right" while warming up Friday, so the team held him out as a precaution. While Davis is optimistic that the right-hander isn't dealing with a serious issue, more clarity regarding his status will likely be revealed once he meets with team doctors.

Flaherty (9-1) allowed two hits over six shutout innings Friday, striking out five and earning a win over Kansas City.

Making his first appearance since May 31 after a lengthy stint on the injured list with an oblique issue, Flaherty didn't miss a beat. He gave up just two singles through six scoreless innings and never let a Royal reach scoring position. The 25-year-old righty now owns a 2.65 ERA and a 72:20 K:BB through 68 innings this season. Flaherty is projected to face the Brewers at home next week.

Irvin yielded five runs (three earned) on eight hits and a walk across five innings Friday against Texas. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.

The Rangers jumped on Irvin early, plating three runs in the first inning. The southpaw settled in and twirled four shutout frames before allowing the first two Rangers to reach base in the sixth, getting charged with those runs after Sergio Romo gave up a three-run shot to Yohel Pozo, the first batter he faced. Irvin is now sporting a 3.52 ERA and a 96:25 K:BB through 23 starts this season. He's projected to take the mound on the road against the White Sox next week.

Dunning allowed two runs on four hits and two walks over 4.2 innings in Friday's win over Oakland. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.

Dunning looked smooth out of the gate, allowing just two Oakland batters to reach base through four shutout frames. He stumbled in the fifth, allowing two runs before he was removed from the contest. It was his first start since Aug. 2 after a stint on the injured list with an ankle injury. The second-year righty has given up three or fewer runs in seven straight outings, dropping his season ERA to 4.06 through 99.2 innings this season. Dunning is lined up to face Seattle at home next week.

Severino (groin/elbow) was scratched from his rehab start at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday due to an injury, Conor Foley of The Scranton Times-Tribune reports.

The weather ahead of Friday's minor-league contest looked questionable, so the reason for Severino's scratch wasn't initially known. However, the right-hander told the team that something didn't feel right while he was warming up, so he was shut down. Triple-A manager Doug Davis didn't know what injury led to Severino being scratched, and it's not yet clear what impact the issue will have on his return timetable.

Watkins (2-4) allowed six runs on seven hits and three walks with only one strikeout in four innings Friday, taking the loss versus Boston.

After a decent first inning, Watkins gave up four runs in the second and one more in the third and fourth each. The right-hander's performance is trending the wrong way -- he's allowed four or more runs in each of his last four starts, all losses. He now has a 5.25 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 23:14 K:BB in 36 innings. If he remains in the rotation going forward, a tough road start in Tampa Bay awaits next week.

Mahle (10-3) earned the win Friday over Philadelphia. He threw seven scoreless innings while allowing three hits and zero walks while striking out seven.

The right-hander was excellent, logging his third quality start and third win in his last four outings. Mahle has allowed three or fewer baserunners in just two of his 24 starts, the other being May 30 against the Cubs. He's posted a 3.58 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 155:45 K:BB through 130.2 innings this season. The 26-year-old projects to make his next start against the Cubs next week.

Wheeler (10-7) took the loss Friday versus Cincinnati. He allowed four runs on four hits and a walk with six strikeouts in six innings.

The right-hander surrendered home runs to Joey Votto in the fourth inning and Nick Castellanos in the sixth, making this the second of his 24 starts in which Wheeler has been taken deep multiple times. The rough start bumped his ERA up to 2.56 with a 0.99 WHIP and 187:35 K:BB through 162 innings. Wheeler has given up four or more runs in five of his last seven starts, but he's managed to amass a 4-3 record in that span. He lines up for a favorable road start in Arizona his next time out.

Keller and the Pirates won't play against the Brewers on Friday after the contest was postponed due to inclement weather, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Friday's contest will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday. Right-hander Bryse Wilson will start the first game of the twin bill, while Keller will take the mound in the nightcap, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.