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Gilbert (0-2) took the loss against Detroit on Wednesday, pitching 2.2 innings and allowing three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two.

Gilbert needed 74 pitches to retire eight batters, and only 43 of his offerings went for strikes. He has now allowed seven runs over 6.2 frames on the campaign. The right-hander has been impressive in the minors, so his struggles so far in the big leagues can likely be chalked up to a learning curve, but he'll need to pitch better moving forward to remain in the rotation. His next chance to take the mound is tentatively scheduled for next Wednesday at Oakland.

Skubal (1-6) earned the win over Seattle on Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out nine.

The southpaw got off the schneid after losing his first six decisions of the campaign. Skubal notched a season-high nine strikeouts in the contest and was in control after yielding two runs in the first inning. He induced an impressive 18 swinging strikes and lowered his season ERA to 5.45. Skubal has shown marked improvement over his past three appearances, logging a 4.50 ERA and a 22:5 K:BB across 16 innings. His next start is expected to take place at home against Cleveland early next week.

Kluber (4-2) threw a no-hitter against the Rangers on Wednesday, striking out nine and walking a batter in the Yankees' 2-0 win.

Kluber made history as the first Yankee to throw a no-hitter since 1999. The 35-year-old's lone blemish on the night was a one-out walk in the third to Charlie Culberson, but he went on to retire 20 straight batters to finish his historic performance. Kluber fell just short of his season high in strikeouts and walked under two hitters for just the second time this season. The two-time CY Young Award winner has had excellent command of his offspeed pitches to make up for his lack of velocity in his fastball this year. He now owns an impressive 2.86 ERA to go along with a 50:20 K:BB over 50.1 innings and will look to pick up his fifth win in six tries in his next outing.

Stripling (0-3) allowed six runs on eight hits and struck out three in 3.2 innings, taking the loss Wednesday versus Boston.

Stripling had a disastrous first, as he allowed back-to-back home runs to Alex Verdugo and J.D. Martinez. Enrique Hernandez added the last run on Stripling's line with a solo shot in the second. The veteran right-hander hasn't been able to find a groove in 2021 with a 7.20 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 29:8 K:BB across 25 innings. He tentatively lines up to face Tampa Bay next week.

Greinke (4-1) allowed one earned run on four hits and no walks while striking out eight across eight innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Athletics.

Greinke was extremely efficient, as he needed only 89 pitches to get through eight innings of work. He surrendered just extra-base hit, a double off the bat of Sean Murphy, which drove in the lone run of the game for the Athletics. After three consecutive four-inning outings, Greinke has combined to work 15 frames across his last two starts. This effort lowered his ERA to 3.77, and he has maintained a 48:11 K:BB across 59.2 innings. He currently lines up to take the mound again Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Montas (5-3) allowed two earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six across five innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Astros.

Montas struggled out of the gate by surrendering three hits, one walk and both of his earned runs in the opening frame. However, he managed to settle in from there and allowed only four singles and one free pass across his final four innings. Despite racking up six strikeouts, Montas backed those punchouts with only eight swinging strikes on 98 total pitches. Across 47 innings for the season, Montas has maintained a 4.79 ERA with a 45:13 K:BB across 47 innings. He currently lines up to make his next start Monday against the Mariners.

Keller allowed three earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out four across 5.1 innings Wednesday against the Brewers. He did not factor into the decision.

Keller was knocked around in the outing, as four of the hit eight hits he surrendered went for extra bases. Even so, he avoided a disastrous start by getting timely outs and limiting Milwaukee to only three earned runs. Through nine starts this season, Keller has completed six innings only twice and at least five innings on only five occasions. The end result has been a 6.52 ERA across 38.2 innings. Keller will look to get on track in his next outing, currently projected to come Tuesday at Tampa Bay.

Means didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Rays after allowing four runs on six hits and a walk while fanning six across 6.1 innings.

Means was coming off two straight scoreless outings -- including his no-hitter against the Mariners on May 5 -- and hadn't allowed more than two runs in five straight appearances prior to Wednesday. Means also saw his streak of five straight quality starts come to an end, but this was just a minor step in the wrong direction for the Orioles' ace. The lefty still owns a sterling 1.70 ERA on the season and is expected to make his next start during the series against the Twins on the road next week.

Cobb (blister) will be activated from the injured list to start the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Twins, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

The righty will make his first start since May 4, when he put together his best outing of the season by firing five scoreless innings during which he recorded eight strikeouts, albeit while issuing five walks as well.

Giolito (3-4) recorded 11 strikeouts and earned the win Wednesday at Minnesota after giving up one run on two hits and three walks over eight innings.

The 26-year-old surrendered a third-inning homer to Nelson Cruz but otherwise allowed only one hit while making his longest start of the season. Giolito has a 4.35 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 61:21 K:BB over 49.2 innings this season.