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Lorenzen did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing three hits and one walk over five scoreless innings during a 2-1 loss to the Orioles. He struck out four.

Lorenzen missed the first three weeks of the 2023 regular season due to a groin strain, so he was making just his second start of the year. It was a strong bounce-back performance after he served up six runs over four innings against the Giants in his season debut. He'll look to maintain his momentum during his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for Detroit's upcoming three-game road set in Milwaukee.

Wells did not factor into the decision Friday, pitching seven scoreless innings in which he allowed three hits and a walk during a 2-1 win over the Tigers. He struck out five.

Wells didn't allow a baserunner to reach second as he cruised through seven shutout frames against the Tigers. He was in line for his first win of the year thanks to a solo shot from Austin Hays in the bottom of the seventh, but the Tigers were able to tie the game at 1-1 in the top of the ninth. Through four appearances (three starts), Wells sports a 2.70 ERA and a 0.69 WHIP with a strong 16:2 K:BB over 23.1 innings.

Kirby (2-1) earned the win Friday, allowing two runs on three hits over six innings against the Cardinals. He struck out five and did not walk a batter.

Kirby is off to a solid start in his second major-league season. The right-hander has pitched at least six innings in each of his last three appearances and also sports a stingy 1.06 WHIP. He is tentatively slated to face the Phillies on the road in his next start.

Mahle did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing one run on three hits without a walk over 6.1 innings against Washington. He struck out four.

Mahle was chased in the seventh inning by a Joey Meneses home run, but he was still in line for the win. However the Minnesota bullpen did not hold up, forcing Mahle to settle for a quality start in his best outing of the season. The 28-year-old righty didn't walk a batter for the first time in 2023 and allowed a season-low three hits. Mahle is currently lined up to face the Yankees in his next start.

Sears gave up four runs on five hits and two walks over six frames in Friday's win over Texas. He struck out 11 and did not factor in the decision.

An ugly first inning put a damper on an otherwise impressive outing by Sears. All four runs he allowed came during that frame, including Jonah Heim's three-run blast. Sears' 11 strikeouts and 17 whiffs both flew by his previous career highs of seven and 12, respectively. He's now sporting a 23:4 K:BB, albeit with six homers allowed, through four starts. Sears is projected for a road matchup with the Angels next week.

Gray allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits and five walks over 5.1 innings in Friday's loss to Oakland. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.

Gray cruised through three shutout frames without much pushback from Oakland but coughed up one run in the fourth inning followed by two more in the fifth, including a solo homer by Tony Kemp. Gray was charged with one more run in the sixth following his removal after 92 pitches. His K:BB now sits at a lackluster 15:11 with a 3.72 ERA across 19.1 innings. Gray is lined up to take the mound in Cincinnati next week.

Brown yielded four runs on seven hits and two walks over 4.2 innings during Friday's win over Atlanta. He struck out seven and did not factor in the decision.

Atlanta immediately jumped on Brown in the first inning, plating four runs, including three with two outs. He settled in to prevent a disastrous outing but failed to complete five innings for the first time since his season debut April 3. Brown forced 14 whiffs (30 percent) including seven with the slider. He's registered a 29:9 K:BB and a 3.09 ERA through 25 frames.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Friday that Maeda (ankle) could avoid spending time on the injured list, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Maeda's X-rays came back negative Thursday, and the veteran righty said he's feeling "better than expected" a day after taking a line drive off his left ankle. The Twins will keep an eye on him for the next few days, but it sounds like Maeda might be able to make his next scheduled start.

Lynn will start Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Lynn will trade places with Lucas Giolito with Giolito moving up from Monday to start Sunday's game against the Rays. In his last start, Lynn was roughed up for five runs on 10 hits while walking three over 5.1 innings in a loss to the Phillies on Tuesday.

Giolito will start Sunday's game against the Rays, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Lance Lynn was originally the probable starter for this contest, but Giolito will pitch the series finale against the Rays with Lynn now scheduled to start against Toronto on Monday. In his last start against the Twins on Tuesday, Giolito was sensational, tossing six no-hit innings with seven strikeouts while picking up the victory.