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Mize allowed one earned run on five hits and no walks while striking out seven across five innings Friday, but he did not factor into the decision in a win over the Yankees.

His only run allowed came on a fifth inning solo home run by Rougned Odor. Mize tied his season high with seven strikeouts, and this was just his second start in which he didn't issue any walks. The 24-year-old has a 3.28 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP with 47 strikeouts in 57.2 innings. He's given up 11 of his 21 earned runs this season in just two starts. His next scheduled start comes Thursday against the White Sox.

Perez (3-2) allowed two runs on five hits and struck out four in five innings in Friday's win over Miami in a rain-shortened game.

The southpaw allowed a two-run home run to Miami catcher Jorge Alfaro in the second inning, but that was the extent of the damage. Perez has won three straight starts, allowing just five runs in 17 innings in that span. For the season, he sports a 3.55 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 48:17 K:BB across 50.2 innings. He lines up for a road start in Houston next week.

Ryu (5-2) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks with six strikeouts in five innings to earn the win Friday versus Cleveland in a rain-shortened game.

The contest was called in the seventh inning with Toronto ahead 11-2. Ryu was solid if not spectacular in the outing -- he needed 91 pitches (58 strikes) to get through five innings. He's picked up four wins in his last five starts. The 34-year-old has a 2.62 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 58:8 K:BB across 58.1 innings this year and projects to face Houston next week.

Wacha, who notched his first hold in a win over the Royals on Friday, has been used in a multi-inning relief role in his first two appearances since returning from the injured list.

Wacha followed up a dominant Grapefruit League stint with a so-so six-start stretch to open the season (1-1, 4.76 ERA) before going on the injured list with a hamstring strain. In his absence, both Shane McClanahan and Josh Fleming have solidified spots in the Rays' rotation, leaving Wacha in a long relief role out of the bullpen for the time being.

Keuchel won't pitch as scheduled Friday against the Orioles after the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

Friday's contest will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday. Keuchel will start the opener of the twin bill while Lance Lynn takes the mound during the nightcap, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Urena (forearm) could miss his next scheduled start, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Urena's next turn through the rotation tentatively lines up for Monday, but he was removed from Wednesday's start against Cleveland due to right forearm cramping. Manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Urena is feeling better and wants to pitch Monday, but he's leaning toward using another pitcher to start against the Brewers. However, Hinch also said Friday that Urena and the Tigers will come to a collective agreement in the next 24 hours.

Valdez (finger) was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's start against the Padres, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Valdez will make his season debut against San Diego after he suffered a fractured ring finger in spring training. He'll take the rotation spot of Lance McCullers (shoulder), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Suarez was recalled by the Angels on Friday.

Suarez was sent to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, and he made a minor-league start Tuesday. During that outing, he allowed two hits and a walk in two scoreless innings. The southpaw will now return to the major-league bullpen after right-hander Aaron Slegers was sent down in a corresponding move.

Kopech (hamstring/personal) won't start either half of Monday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Kopech is dealing with a sore left hamstring, though he's currently away from the team while on the bereavement list rather than the injured list. It's unclear which issue is the one that will keep him from returning Monday.

Rodriguez will be promoted and make his next start for Double-A Bowie.

Rodriguez has dominated at High-A Aberdeen with a 1.54 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 40:5 K:BB across five starts this season. The right-hander will move up and look to keep up the success at Bowie in the next step of his development.