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Skubal (0-4) allowed four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one in three innings to take the loss against the Yankees on Friday.

Skubal had been piggybacking with Michael Fulmer recently, but he started Friday's contest. However, he was hit hard early in the contest and gave up runs in each of the first three innings prior to his removal. As a result, Skubal was forced to settle for his fourth loss in his last five appearances. The southpaw now carries a 6.14 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in 22 innings this season. He could make his next appearance on the road against Boston on Thursday.

Eovaldi (4-2) allowed one run on four hits and two walks over six frames Friday, striking out five and earning a win over the Rangers.

Eovaldi didn't have too much pressure on him Friday as he took the mound in the first inning with a 4-0 lead already in place. Brock Holt drove in a run with an RBI single in the second but the Rangers only put one baserunner in scoring position after that. He lowered his season ERA to 3.63 through 34.2 innings this season. Eovaldi is slated to face Detroit at home next week.

Cole (4-1) allowed four hits and no walks while striking out 12 in six scoreless innings to earn the win against the Tigers on Friday.

Cole racked up double-digit strikeouts for the fourth time this season. The right-hander only pitched 5.1 innings in his Opening Day start, but he's lasted at least six innings in each of his last five outings. Cole now carries a 1.43 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 62:3 K:BB in 37.2 innings this season. He tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Astros on Thursday.

Keuchel (1-1) yielded four runs on four hits and four walks across six innings Friday, striking out four and taking a loss against Cleveland.

For the most part, it was a solid outing for Keuchel aside from one nightmare inning. He tossed five shutout frames with an ugly four-run third sandwiched in the middle. The 6-foot-2 lefty raised his season ERA to 4.65 through 31 innings. Keuchel is lined up to face the Royals in Kansas City next weekend.

Bieber (3-2) allowed three runs on seven hits and walk over six innings Friday, fanning 11 and earning a win over the White Sox.

Bieber gave up all three runs during the second and third innings but luckily his offense had already hung four runs on Dallas Keuchel. The 25-year-old righty struck out double-digit batters for the fifth time in six starts but the seven hits allowed are a season-worst for him. Still, he's sporting a strong 2.76 ERA and 68:14 K:BB through 42.1 frames. Bieber is expected to take the mound in Kansas City next week.

Singer underwent X-rays on his left heel after Friday's loss to the Twins that came back negative, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Singer was removed from Friday's contest after just two framess since he was hit by a hard comebacker to end the second inning. However, the right-hander said after the game that he felt better and expects to be ready to make his next start. Singer tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against Cleveland on Wednesday.

Singer was diagnosed with a left heel contusion after he exited Friday's game against the Twins.

Singer was hit by a hard comebacker to end the second inning Friday, and he was helped off the field by a trainer. It's not yet clear whether the right-hander will be forced to miss additional time due to the injury.

Singer exited Friday's game against the Twins at the end of the second inning with an apparent left foot injury, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Singer took a comebacker off his left foot in the bottom of the second inning, and he left the field with a trainer. Although the exact nature and severity of Singer's injury aren't yet clear, he was replaced by Tyler Zuber in the bottom of the third inning. Singer allowed one run on two hits and three walks while striking out one in two innings prior to his departure. It's unclear whether Singer will be able to make his next start, as he tentatively lines up to take the mound at home against Cleveland on Wednesday.

Boyd (knee) is likely to miss his turn through the rotation next week but may not require a trip to the injured list, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Manager A.J. Hinch indicated Friday the early returns were positive after the left-hander was pulled from Thursday's start with left knee tendinitis. Even if Boyd gets placed on the IL, he could still end up missing only the one start since the Tigers have scheduled off days the next two Mondays.

Hill was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday while experiencing side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

The move creates some roster space for the Rays while the veteran southpaw manages the side effects, and he can be activated within a day or two if he's feeling better. Hill was tentatively scheduled to start Sunday and could still make his regular turn through the rotation.