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Sale allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out 11 over six innings against the Twins on Tuesday. He did not factor into the decision.

Sale turned back the clock in Tuesday's outing, recording 10-plus strikeouts for the first time since Aug. 13, 2019. His command was present throughout his whole start. He had all his pitches working effectively, as he generated 19 whiffs, and was even still touching 96 mph with his fastball in the sixth inning. Sale seems to have shaken off the early season rust after allowing 16 runs in 12 innings over his first three starts of the year. It was a vintage performance from the 34-year-old, and fantasy managers who remained patient were certainly rewarded. Sale now possesses an 8.00 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 30:9 K:BB and is currently lined up to face the Orioles next week.

Suarez allowed two runs on three hits and six walks while striking out one over 3.1 innings Tuesday against the Yankees. He did not factor into the decision.

Suarez struggled with his command but was able to work around those troubles and limit the Yankees to two runs. He pitched out of a bases-loaded situation in the first and left two more runners stranded in the second. Two more walks and a base hit loaded up the bases for Suarez once again in the fourth and he was replaced by Andrew Wantz, who walked in a run and gave up another on a sac fly, both of which were charged to Suarez. The Venezuelan native now sits at a 9.26 ERA, 2.40 WHIP and 7:7 K:BB over 11.2 innings.

Schmidt (0-1) allowed four runs on six hits and struck out five over 3.2 innings while taking the loss against the Angels on Tuesday.

Schmidt's struggles continued into Tuesday's start. He kicked off the game by allowing a leadoff double to Taylor Ward and then served a hanging breaking ball to Shohei Ohtani that found its way into the right-field seats for a quick 2-0 deficit. The 27-year-old ran into more issues in the fourth, allowing two doubles and a single to give the Halos a 4-0 cushion. Schmidt's numbers through four starts are less than ideal. He now sits at an 8.79 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB over 14.1 innings and is showing major vulnerability against lefties so far, as they are hitting .412 against him. Manager Aaron Boone said after the game that Schmidt is still sticking in the starting rotation for now. The team is working to get back Luis Severino (lat) and Carlos Rodon (forearm) from the IL.

Giolito (1-1) picked up the win in a 3-0 victory over the Phillies in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader, walking one batter over six no-hit, scoreless innings. He struck out seven.

A Brandon Marsh double off Aaron Bummer in the eighth inning broke up the combined no-hitter, but that takes nothing away from a dazzling performance by Giolito. The right-hander fired 67 of 102 pitches for strikes and generated 30 called or swinging strikes as he delivered his second straight quality start. He appears to be putting his rough 2022 behind him. Giolito will take a 4.29 ERA and 23:4 K:BB through 21 innings into his next outing, likely to come early next week in Toronto.

Lynn (0-2) took the loss in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies, coughing up five runs on 10 hits and three walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out seven.

All 10 hits were singles as Lynn got BABIP'd to death in an eventual 7-4 loss for the White Sox. The veteran right-hander tossed 71 of 107 pitches for strikes while generating 31 called or swinging strikes along the way, offering some hope that his 7.59 ERA will soon come down. Lynn will take a 28:10 K:BB through 21.1 innings into his next start, likely to come this weekend in Tampa Bay.

Gilbert struck out eight and gave up four runs on five hits and no walks across six innings during Tuesday's 11-inning loss to the Brewers. He did not factor in the decision.

The 25-year-old appeared poised for a brief outing as he gave up three runs and labored through the first three frames, but he rebounded strong with the only baserunner allowed over the next three innings being a solo homer by Willy Adames. Gilbert generated just eight swinging strikes but kept the Brewers guessing and had 25 called strikes, and he's recorded at least six strikeouts in all four of his starts this season. The right-hander will carry a 3.57 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 28:4 K:BB across 22.2 frames into his next outing, which projects to come next week in Philadelphia.

Kremer (1-0) earned the win Tuesday, allowing four hits and no walks over 6.2 scoreless innings in a 1-0 victory over Washington. He struck out six.

Kremer had no issues with the Nationals' lineup, allowing just four singles as he picked up his first win of the season. It's a solid bounce-back outing for Kremer, who allowed 13 runs over his first three starts this year, but the quality of the opposition Tuesday should be taken into account. The 27-year-old right-hander lowered his ERA to 6.16 with a 1.37 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB in 19 innings.

Bradley (2-0) earned the win Tuesday, allowing three hits and one walk over 5.1 scoreless innings against the Reds. He struck out nine.

Bradley was sharp again Tuesday, blanking Cincinnati while striking out nine en route to his second big-league win. The 22-year-old right-hander has looked good in his first two outings, allowing three runs through 10.1 innings while posting an impressive 17:2 K:BB. Bradley has an opportunity to establish himself in the Rays' rotation, with Jeffrey Springs (elbow) out for at least two months.

Rodriguez (1-0) picked up the win in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians, scattering four hits over eight scoreless innings in a 1-0 victory. He struck out 10 without walking a batter.

The veteran southpaw was dominant, firing 72 of 99 pitches for strikes and not letting a Cleveland runner even get past first base until the eighth inning. Rodriguez has now delivered back-to-back quality starts after stumbling out of the gate to begin the season, and he'll take a 3.00 ERA and 19:5 K:BB through 24 innings into his next outing, likely to come early next week in Milwaukee.

Ray (elbow) told reporters before Tuesday's game against the Brewers that he's not quite ready to begin a throwing program, but that the progression on his left flexor strain has been good and he'll undergo an MRI later this week, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Ray was placed on the injured list after making just one start because of the flexor strain. The results of the imaging will likely determine when the 31-year-old will be able to start throwing. The hope was that Ray would miss around a month after the injury was announced, and he still has a chance to return to the mound around the start of May.