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Quantrill allowed three earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two across 6.1 innings Saturday against the Yankees. He did not factor into the decision.

Quantrill held the Yankees scoreless through four innings, though he allowed runs in two of the the last three frames he pitched. Even so, he wasn't hit particularly hard, as the only extra-base hit he allowed was a solo home run to Josh Donaldson. Quantrill has effectively limited runs to begin the season, as he has maintained a 3.94 ERA, but his 6:7 K:BB across 16 innings suggests that he has been fortunate in his results.

Montas (2-2) took the loss to the Rangers on Saturday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out eight over 7.1 innings.

This was a tough-luck loss; Montas hung zeros on the scoreboard through seven, with the only runs against him scoring after he exited the game (the second on a slide interference call at home plate no less). Fantasy managers have to be thrilled with what Montas is providing. He has a 3.28 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 25:4 K:BB through four starts.

Perez allowed two hits and one walk while striking out five over six scoreless innings in a no-decision against the A's on Saturday.

This was just the second start of Perez's career with six-plus scoreless innings and two hits or fewer allowed, and Perez became the first Texas starter this season to record an out in the sixth inning or later, per play-by-play broadcaster Jared Sandler. Given his track record, Perez must still be considered a high-risk option. The onus is on Perez to show he can do this with some sort of consistency, and against better offenses.

Skubal (1-1) pitched six scoreless innings to earn the win over the Rockies in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader. He allowed five hits and struck out six.

The Tigers provided 13 runs on offense, which was more than enough for Skubal, who dominated Colorado across six innings of work. The lefty allowed four earned runs in his first start of the season, but over his last two outings, he's given up just one unearned run across 11.2 innings. That's allowed Skubal to lower his ERA to a dazzling 2.30, and he could be on the cusp of a breakout season. He'll look to keep it going in his next start, tentatively lined up for Thursday against the Twins.

Faedo was transferred from High-A Lakeland to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

Faedo started the 2022 season with Lakeland to build up his pitch count, as he had not thrown in affiliated ball since 2019 after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He worked 10.2 innings with a 12:3 K:BB at the level prior to his promotion, and he threw four innings in his latest outing. If Faedo performs well, it's possible he could reach the majors this season, but the Tigers will likely take a cautious approach given his injury history.

Kaprielian (shoulder) will make another rehab start before returning from the injured list, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Kaprielian has been dealing with a shoulder issue since mid-March. He's made a pair of rehab starts already, but his last one didn't go particularly well, as he allowed four runs on nine hits in 4.2 innings. The A's presumably want to see him have a stronger performance before activating him from the injured list.

Ryu (forearm) has ramped up his throwing program, increasing his intensity and throwing from 120 feet, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Ryu made just two poor starts before landing on the injured list with forearm inflammation. Previous reports indicated he could miss just two or three starts. The fact that he's ramping up his intensity within a week of hitting the injured list suggests that's possible, but his timeline could be extended if he needs a rehab start.

Quantrill (illness) will start Saturday against the Yankees.

Manager Terry Francona said Friday that Quantrill was expected to start Saturday, and he will indeed do just that. Quantrill has been effective to open the season, posting a 3.72 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 9.2 innings over two starts.

Means announced Saturday via his personal Twitter account that he will undergo Tommy John surgery.

Means revealed that he underwent multiple MRIs on his injured left arm, and it was ultimately decided that he would go under the knife. A timeline for Means' return could be revealed post-procedure, but his 2022 campaign will come to an early end, and his recovery will likely extend into next season.

Manning (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

This is the first bullpen session he has thrown since his shoulder first flared up. Manning struck out four with zero walks in eight innings prior to landing on the injured list. It's unclear when he will be activated, but it's promising that he is already throwing.