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Irvin allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits over 6.1 innings in Friday's loss to Texas. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.

Irvin coughed up a two-run single to Jonah Heim in the first inning before firing five straight shutout frames, including a stretch in which he retired 10 straight batters. He was then charged with another run in the seventh after he was removed from the game. The 28-year-old southpaw has allowed six runs (five earned) on 14 hits and two walks over his last two outings after a stint on the injured list. Irvin will carry a 3.15 ERA into his projected home outing against the Astros next week.

Flexen (2-6) yielded one run on seven hits and two walks over seven innings Friday, striking out six and picking up a win against Houston.

Flexen was 0-4 over his last five starts since earning a win over Kansas City on April 22. He danced around trouble multiple times in Friday's outing and the only run he gave up came on a fielder's choice in the second inning. It was the third start in which he allowed just one run and he lowered his season ERA to 4.47 through 50.1 frames. Flexen is lined up to take the mound in Baltimore next week.

Verlander (6-2) allowed six runs on 10 hits and a walk over six innings Friday, striking out six and taking a loss against Seattle.

Verlander was cursed by the long ball Friday, yielding six runs on four homers. He gave up a pair of two-run shots to Julio Rodriguez and Kyle Lewis in the first innings. The 39-year-old had been tagged with just four home runs through 51.2 frames entering Friday's ugly outing. Still, he's sporting a 2.03 ERA with a 55:10 K:BB through nine starts. Verlander is projected to take the mound in Oakland next week.

McCullers (forearm) completed a bullpen session Friday in which he threw sinkers, four-seam fastballs and changeups, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The right-hander threw off the mound from in front of the pitching rubber for a few pitches last weekend, but he actually toed the rubber this time. McCullers' fastball velocity sat in the low 80s as he continues to build up his arm strength. He remains without a timeline for his return but should continue increasing the intensity of his bullpen work in the coming days.

Odorizzi (lower leg) completed a 41-pitch bullpen session Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

It was Odorizzi's second bullpen session since landing on the injured list in mid-May as he continues to ramp his throwing program. The right-hander apparently still has some hurdles to clear before beginning a rehab assignment, but he doesn't appear too far off from that stage.

Faedo won't start as scheduled Friday against the Guardians after the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

The 26-year-old had his start against the Guardians postponed by a day last weekend due to inclement weather, and the same situation has surfaced again Friday. According to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, Detroit's rotation will be pushed forward a day with Faedo starting Saturday and Elvin Rodriguez on the mound Sunday.

Bieber won't start against the Tigers on Friday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

The postponed game will be made up via a doubleheader in July. The Guardians have yet to announce their updated pitching plans, but the rotation could simply be pushed back a day with Bieber starting Saturday's contest.

Bishop (undisclosed) was reinstated from the 7-day minor-league injured list Friday, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

The nature of Bishop's injury wasn't revealed, but he'll be able to return to action at Double-A Bowie after missing over three weeks. Prior to his absence, the left-hander posted a 4.97 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 12.2 innings over four relief appearances in Bowie.

Sale (ribs) threw 22-25 pitches during a bullpen session Friday, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Sale threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Tuesday while mixing in all of his pitch types, and he increased his pitch count Friday. The southpaw is scheduled to throw three bullpen sessions next week, and the team is hoping he'll be able to begin a rehab assignment the week after that. However, the Red Sox will wait to make a firm decision on that timetable until they see how he feels following his throwing sessions next week.

Cortes (4-1) earned the win Thursday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk over eight innings against the Rays. He struck out five.

Cortes was lights-out through eight innings, but he was pulled in favor of Wandy Peralta after giving up a leadoff single to Wander Franco in the ninth inning. Franco came around to score on a Manuel Margot single later in the inning, but that was the only blemish for the left-hander. The 27-year-old has been dominant to start the season and currently sports a 1.70 ERA and 0.85 WHIP across 53.0 innings with 61:12 K:BB. Cortes' next start is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday's contest against the Angels.