MLB Player News

Ober earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over 5.2 innings against the Nationals. He struck out four.

Ober was impressive, but this may only be a start spot if Kenta Maeda is ready to return from a sore ankle Wednesday. Maeda is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Monday. Ober is overqualified for Triple-A at this stage, as the Twins' impressive starting depth left the 27-year-old right-hander without a rotation spot at the start of the season. Ober has thrived in the minors with a 2.55 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB across 17.2 innings at Triple-A.

Muller (0-2) took the loss Sunday, allowing four runs on seven hits and four walks over five innings in against the Rangers. He struck out three.

Muller struggled once again Sunday, giving up at least seven hits for the third straight start while increasing his season ERA to 7.23. He couldn't handle the top of the Rangers' lineup, giving up a three-run home run to two-hole hitter Robbie Grossman in the second inning and letting leadoff man Marcus Semien reach safely three times. Through five starts, Muller has seen his velocity dip down to 92.8 mph from 94.3 mph last season, a concerning fact considering his inability to generate swings-and-misses consistently.

DeGrom (2-0) earned the win Sunday, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and zero walks over six innings against the Athletics. He struck out 11.

DeGrom dispelled any worries fantasy managers had about the wrist injury that forced him out of his last start after four innings, striking out 11 batters while giving up just one run over six innings Sunday. After sporting a 4.32 ERA in his first three starts, DeGrom has recovered nicely with just one earned run combined in his last two appearances. He has recorded a 14.5 K/9 on the season.

Flexen (0-4) allowed six runs on nine hits and three walks over four innings Sunday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Cardinals.

Flexen struggled right out of the gate Sunday, coughing up a pair of runs in the first inning. He allowed another run in the third before Nolan Gorman took him deep for a three-run shot in the fourth. After yielding just three runs in his first two starts, Flexen has been hammered for 18 runs over the last 12.1 frames. His next start is lined up to be in Toronto, where he'll look to lower his 8.86 ERA.

Allen (1-0) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on five hits and a walk over six innings against Miami. He struck out eight.

Allen faced little resistance from the Marlins on Sunday, striking out eight while allowing just one run on a Jon Berti homer, as he picked up a win in his MLB debut. Allen, a second-round pick in 2020, averaged 92 MPH on his fastball while featuring an impressive splitter. He'll likely make at least one more start with Cleveland while Triston McKenzie (shoulder) and Aaron Civale (oblique) are out. However, Allen certainly made a case for a more permanent role with his performance Sunday.

Javier did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks over six innings during a 5-2 win over the Braves. He struck out 10.

Javier retired 10 straight batters, including seven via strikeout, before serving up a two-out, solo homer to Kevin Pillar in the bottom of the fifth. He got into trouble again in the sixth and another run came around to score, but the right-hander was let off the hook when Houston tied the game at 2-2 in the eighth. Javier's 10 strikeouts were a season high, and through five starts (28 innings), he has a 3.21 ERA with a 29:6 K:BB.

Schmidt (0-2) took the loss Sunday, allowing three runs (all unearned) on three hits and a walk over 5.2 innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out eight.

Schmidt held the Blue Jays off the board through five innings Sunday, setting down the first 13 batters faced. However, he unraveled in the sixth following an Anthony Volpe error, allowing three runs on back-to-back home runs from Vladimir Guerrero and Daulton Varsho. Still, the outing was a step in the right direction for Schmidt, who figures to remain in the Yankees' rotation until Luis Severino (lat) and Carlos Rodon (forearm) are ready to return. The 27-year-old Schmidt lowered his ERA to 6.30 with a 1.55 WHIP and 24:6 K:BB through five starts this season.

Rodriguez did not factor into the decision Sunday, pitching five scoreless innings in which he allowed five hits and three walks during a 2-1 win the Tigers. He struck out six.

Rodriguez allowed at least one baserunner in each of the first four frames, but he kept the Tigers off the board and was pulled after retiring the side in order in the fifth. It was the rookie's best performance of the season, and he lowered his ERA from 6.91 to 5.12. He currently sports a 25:10 K:BB through four starts (19.1 innings) and is tentatively scheduled to pitch again during a rematch against the Tigers in Detroit.

Gausman (2-2) earned the win Sunday, allowing just three hits over seven scoreless innings against the Yankees. He struck out 11.

It was quite a bounce-back outing from Gausman, stymying a powerful Yankees lineup after he allowed seven earned runs in his last start in Houston. He matched a season high with 11 strikeouts while recording his second scoreless outing through five starts to begin the year. Gausman lowered his ERA to 2.84 with a 1.01 WHIP and a league-leading 41 strikeouts. He's lined up to make his next start at home against the Mariners.

Rodriguez did not factor into the decision Sunday, tossing seven scoreless innings in which he allowed one hit and zero walks in a 2-1 loss against the Orioles. He struck out six.

Rodriguez was perfect through 6.2 innings before giving up a single to Ryan Mountcastle. He retired the next batter -- Ramon Urias -- to end the frame and keep the game scoreless. The left-hander has now allowed just one run over his past three outings (21 innings) after posting seven runs through his first two starts (10 innings). During his stellar three-game stretch, Rodriguez has surrendered 12 hits and one walk while striking out 19. His next start is tentatively scheduled for a rematch against the Orioles.