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Martin didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Astros, allowing four runs on six hits across five innings. He struck out three and walked none but hit two batters.

Martin cruised through the first five innings Friday, and he left the game having allowed one run and with the bases loaded -- all three runners came around to score on a Christian Walker three-run double later in the frame. Martin was one of the most surprising pitchers in the majors during the first three months of the regular season, but he's been trending in the wrong direction. Factoring in a nine-run implosion against the Yankees on June 16, Martin owns a 6.06 ERA and 1.68 WHIP across 32.2 innings in his last seven starts. He'll aim to bounce back in his next start against the Yankees at home.

Bubic (elbow/shoulder) began a throwing progression Friday with 30 throws from 45-to-60 feet, MLB.com reports.

Bubic had been shut down from throwing since the beginning of July due to shoulder soreness, which cropped up while he was rehabbing from left elbow soreness that landed him on the injured list May 18. Resuming a throwing program is a positive sign, though the southpaw still has many hurdles to clear before returning to game action at the big-league level. Before hitting the shelf, Bubic posted a 3-2 record with a 4.11 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 51:26 K:BB across 50.1 innings (nine starts).

Gore didn't factor into the decision Friday against Seattle, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out five.

Gore avoided what would've been his third loss since the beginning of July, but the fact remains the veteran has been trending in the wrong direction lately. This marks the fourth time across five outings this month in which he gave up at least three earned runs, and he has failed to pitch more than five innings in all but one of those contests, too. Gore owns an inflated 7.66 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP across 24.2 innings in five starts in July. His next outing is scheduled to come against the Rays on the road.

Miller (4-5) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Rangers after allowing five runs on six hits and a walk across 5.1 innings. He didn't record a strikeout.

Miller has dropped his last three decisions and five of the last six. The most surprising aspect of this outing is the fact that he didn't record a single strikeout for the first time in 2026. Miller is trending in the wrong direction and has gone 1-5 with a 4.01 ERA and 1.13 WHIP across 33.2 innings over his last six starts, allowing seven homers. His next start won't be any easier, as he's scheduled to face the Dodgers on the road.

Rogers didn't factor into the decision Friday against Atlanta after allowing two runs on six hits while striking out six across seven innings. He did not issue a walk.

Rogers has been tagged with the loss just once in his last nine starts since the beginning of June, a stretch in which he's gone 4-1 with an 1.80 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 45:14 K:BB across 55 innings. He's also allowed two earned runs or fewer in seven straight outings while notching six quality starts over that stretch. Rogers has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline, but he remains in Baltimore for now, and his next start is scheduled to come against the Tigers on the road.

Rodriguez allowed five runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three over four innings in a no-decision Friday versus the Giants.

Rodriguez fell short of the five-inning mark for the second start in a row and the fifth time in nine outings this season. Rafael Devers hit a two-run home run in the first inning and Casey Schmitt added a three-run blast in the third to account for all of the runs on Rodriguez's line. The struggling starter is now at an 8.54 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 30:19 K:BB through 39 innings this season, though he has battled shoulder and back injuries. His next start is projected to be at home against the Astros.

Matthews (4-8) allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out one over six innings to take the loss Friday versus the Athletics.

Matthews bounced back from his last outing, when he was lit up for 10 runs (eight earned) over three innings. However, he posted his lowest strikeout total in any game this season despite earning his first quality start over four outings in July. The 26-year-old right-hander is now at a 5.21 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 59:24 K:BB through 76 innings over 13 starts this season. Matthews' next start is projected to be at home versus the Royals, which is another favorable matchup that should give him a chance to build some positive momentum.

Lopez (5-4) allowed one hit, four walks and a hit batsman while striking out four over five shutout innings to earn the win over the Twins on Friday.

Lopez wasn't all that impressive, but keeping runs off the board was good enough to earn him his first win since May 24. The southpaw threw 50 of 91 pitches for strikes in this outing, which was his second consecutive turn through the rotation. Lopez has a 6.12 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 53:40 K:BB through 64.2 innings over 16 games (13 starts) this season. He looks set to continue occupying a starting role, though he is a bit of a risky option in his next projected start, which is expected to be at home versus the Red Sox.

Sandoval did not factor into the decision in Friday's 6-4 win over the Blue Jays, allowing five hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.2 scoreless innings.

Sandoval threw just 51 of 84 pitches for strikes with six whiffs but managed to keep the Blue Jays in check, departing with two outs and two men on in the fifth inning before Tyron Guerrero finished the frame. While the 29-year-old Sandoval has not pitched beyond the fifth in any of his three outings with the Red Sox, he's yielded just five earned runs while increasing his pitch count each time out. He'll take a 3.21 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB across 14 innings into a road matchup with the Athletics next week.

Yesavage did not factor into the decision in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Red Sox, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk with nine strikeouts over five innings.

Yesavage threw 63 of 93 pitches for strikes with an impressive 17 whiffs, but he was undone by two homers and departed with a 3-0 deficit. The 22-year-old has now generated nine punchouts in consecutive turns, but he's alternated quality starts with short outings in four July appearances, posting a 6.11 ERA during that span. He owns a 3.92 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 87:42 K:BB across 85 innings and lines up for a road matchup with the Nationals next week.