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Kikuchi (2-2) took the loss Friday as the Blue Jays got thumped 9-3 by the Twins, giving up four runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- over 4.2 innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.

The two teams combined for seven homers in total, and Kikuchi's slight lack of command within the strike zone proved costly. It was a big step back for the southpaw, who served up only one home run in 26.2 innings over the entire month of May. Kikuchi still tossed 48 of 67 pitches for strikes in this outing, and he'll take a 3.91 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 50:24 K:BB through 46 innings into his next start on the road versus the Royals next week.

Bubic was recalled from Triple-A Omaha to start Saturday's game against the Astros.

Bubic hasn't fared particularly well in the majors this year, as he's posted a 12.83 ERA and 2.25 WHIP in 13.1 innings over six appearances (five starts). He settled for a 6.59 ERA in 13.2 innings over his last three starts in the minors, but he'll get another shot as a starter with the big-league club since Zack Greinke (elbow) is sidelined until mid-June.

Kaprielian (0-3) took the loss during Friday's 7-2 defeat at the hands of the Red Sox, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks with one strikeout in 5.1 innings.

Kaprielian surrendered two runs on three baserunners in the fourth inning and the bullpen let in two runs in the sixth after he put two runners on with one out. The 28-year-old has now lost three of eight starts and will take a 6.06 ERA and 1.35 WHIP into a start against Atlanta next week.

Eovaldi (3-2) earned the win during Friday's 7-2 victory over Oakland, allowing four hits and one walk with six strikeouts in six innings.

Eovaldi was staked to an early lead and was never in any real danger, recording his fifth start of at least five innings while surrendering two runs or fewer. The 32-year-old fired 62 of 93 pitches for strikes with 16 of the swinging variety and now sports a 3.41 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 11 outings. He's set to take the hill again next week against the Angels.

Bubic is on the Royals' taxi squad and could be promoted to the active roster to start Saturday at home versus the Astros, Jesse Newell of the Kansas City Star reports.

Bubic has made three starts for Triple-A Omaha since he was sent down on May 12. He's struggled with a 6.59 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB across 13.2 innings, but the Royals are set to need a fresh arm in their rotation with Zack Greinke (elbow) sidelined until mid-June.

Singer (2-1) allowed seven runs on eight hits and no walks with four strikeouts in five innings, taking the loss against the Astros on Friday.

Singer had allowed just two homers in 25.1 innings this season, but the Astros muscled up for three long balls Friday to account for six of the seven runs on his line. The right-hander has been mostly solid since rejoining the rotation -- this was his first bad start in four since May 17. He owns a 4.15 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 30:4 K:BB across 30.1 innings overall. He'll look to bounce back in another tough home matchup next week versus the Blue Jays.

Urquidy (5-2) allowed three runs on five hits and a walk with six strikeouts in six innings, earning the win over the Royals on Friday.

Urquidy had a very strong game going before yielding a three-run homer to Bobby Witt in the sixth inning. The right-hander has now won three of his last four starts, but he's given up 35 hits in 22.1 innings in that span. For the season, Urquidy has posted a 4.76 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 40:8 K:BB across 51 innings in 10 starts. He'll look to build off of Friday's positive game in his next scheduled start, tentatively set for a home outing versus the Mariners next week.

Dunning allowed two runs on three hits and no walks with seven strikeouts in seven innings versus the Mariners on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.

Dunning was strong in this one, but Joe Barlow blew a save in the ninth inning to cost the starter a win. This was Dunning's fourth quality start in 11 outings this year, and it was also the second time he hasn't issued a walk. He's posted a 4.11 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 63:20 K:BB across 61.1 innings. The right-hander projects to make his next start on the road in Cleveland next week.

Gilbert allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and a walk with seven strikeouts in six innings, taking a no-decision versus the Rangers on Friday.

Gilbert was solid, but a pair of RBI doubles to Corey Seager and Kole Calhoun in the sixth inning left the game tied when the 25-year-old exited. He had gone seven innings in each of his last three starts, but this was still his fourth straight quality start. The right-hander is cruising in his second big-league season, posting a 2.22 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 67:19 K:BB across 65 innings in 11 starts. He'll look to improve on his 5-2 record next week in a tough road start versus the Astros.

Bieber (3-3) yielded two runs on three hits and two walks over seven innings Friday, striking out 11 and earning a win over Baltimore.

Bieber carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning before allowing a two-out single to Trey Mancini. After seven shutout frames, he gave up two singles to begin the eighth and was eventually charged with two runs with Enyel De Los Santos on the mound. He lowered his ERA to 3.12 with a 62:16 K:BB through 60.2 frames. Bieber has posted a 1.92 ERA with 33 punchouts over his last four starts. The 27-year-old is lined up to face the Rangers at home next week.