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Bradish (2-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits with no walks over seven innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out one.

Bradish retired nine of the first 10 batters he faced while hitting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with a pitch to open the second inning. He went on to allow only four hits over seven frames, with his lone real mistake coming in the form of a changeup during the sixth inning, which George Springer crushed over the wall in left field to put Toronto on the scoreboard. The right-hander was charged with the loss despite limiting the Blue Jays to one run and is still looking for his first win since May 17. Bradish also recorded just one strikeout on the night after posting a season-high 10 punchouts in his previous start.

Berrios (7-4) earned the win Wednesday, allowing three hits and one walk over 7.2 scoreless innings against Baltimore. He struck out five.

Berrios had a no-hitter going through six innings before surrendering a leadoff single to Adley Rutschman to start the seventh. He would allow just two more hits over his 7.2 innings of work to notch his seventh win of the season. The right-hander has won each of his last four decisions (spanning six starts) while allowing two earned runs or fewer in each of his last five. Berrios has also lowered his ERA each month since the start of the season and now sports a 1.37 ERA across three June appearances.

Medina dropped to 1-6 in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Rays after allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk over 4.2 innings. He struck out five.

Medina failed to complete at least five innings for the second time over his past three starts after reaching that mark in each of his first five appearances. The 24-year-old has allowed at least three runs in seven of his first eight MLB outings and sports an ugly 7.55 ERA. However, with Freddy Tarnok (shoulder), Drew Rucinski (knee) and Mason Miller (elbow) all on the injured list, Medina figures to remain a steady piece of Oakland's rotation moving forward.

Glasnow (2-0) earned the win in Wednesday's 6-3 victory over the Athletics, striking out six while allowing three runs on six hits and four walks over 5.1 innings.

Glasnow allowed season highs in walks and hits allowed, but he still completed five innings for a third straight start and recorded his second consecutive win. The right-hander has surrendered 10 walks over his past three starts, but his command issues haven't come back to haunt him yet. Given he missed the first two months of the season with an oblique injury, Glasnow's overall numbers (3.43 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 26:11 K:BB) across his first four appearances are solid, and as long as he's getting regular starts, he should be utilized in basically every fantasy format.

Lynch (0-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and two walks over seven innings against Cincinnati. He struck out three.

Lynch missed the first two months of the season with a strained left shoulder but was solid through his first three starts (16.1 innings), posting a 4.41 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 17:5 K:BB. However, he fell flat versus Cincinnati and gave up four home runs, recording season-worst marks in runs allowed and strikeouts. The left-hander did complete seven innings Wednesday for the first time this year and continues to be efficient in that regard (23.1 innings through four starts). Despite his struggles, Lynch figures to remain in the starting rotation until either Brad Keller (shoulder) or Ryan Yarbrough (head) is activated off the injured list.

Cole didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Mets, allowing one run on four hits over six innings. He struck out eight without walking a batter.

The right-hander delivered his third straight quality start and 10th of the season in 15 trips to the mound, but he left with the score tied 1-1. Cole generated 32 called or swinging strikes among his 95 pitches, but it was his control that stood out, as this was his first start of 2023 in which he didn't issue a free pass. He'll take a 2.75 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 98:29 K:BB through 91.2 innings into his next outing, likely to come next week at home against the Mariners.

Whitlock (4-2) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over seven innings in a 6-3 victory over the Rockies. He struck out seven.

The seven punchouts were a season high for the right-hander, although he's made only seven starts so far due to injuries. Whitlock dominated with 18 swinging strikes (plus 18 called strikes) among his 92 pitches, and more remarkably he missed the strike zone with only 20 of his pitches. He'll take a 4.38 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 33:7 K:BB through 39 innings into his next outing, likely to come early next week in Minnesota.

Texas manager Bruce Bochy said Wednesday that Gray (blister) will start within the next four or five days, Peter Rauterkus of the Dallas Morning News reports. "We haven't penciled in what day he's gonna pitch yet, but it's gonna be within four or five days," Bochy said during his pregame Wednesday news conference.

Gray was scratched from a start Tuesday in a move designed to prevent the right-hander from missing extended time. The Rangers don't have a day off until next Thursday, so if Gray needs more time, Bochy will have to add another starter or go with a bullpen day.

Valdez didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Nationals after allowing a run on five hits and zero walks while striking out six over seven innings.

Valdez was dominant again Wednesday but failed to earn the win after Washington tied the game with three runs in the ninth inning. Valdez has now allowed one run or fewer in four of his last five outings, lowering his ERA to 2.27 with a 1.03 WHIP and 95:20 K:BB through 14 starts (91 innings) this season. The left-hander will look to keep rolling in his next outing, tentatively scheduled for next week against the Mets.

Castillo dropped to 4-5 after allowing two runs on two hits and six walks while striking out six over 5.2 innings in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Marlins.

Castillo hadn't walked more than two batters in any of his starts this season, so it's safe to call this one an anomaly. Despite the lackluster control, he still turned in a decent effort, though it was also his third straight loss. All five of his losses have come in his last seven outings. Castillo still has an excellent 2.73 ERA with a 1.02 WHIP and 98:23 K:BB over 82.1 innings across 14 starts this season. He'll look to regain his command in his next start, tentatively scheduled to be on the road versus the Yankees next week.