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Glasnow took a no-decision in Thursday's Opening Day win after holding the Marlins scoreless over six frames, striking out six while allowing just one hit and no walks.

In what turned into a pitcher's duel with Sandy Alcantara, Glasnow was nothing short of brilliant in his first start of the year. The 27-year-old had a new weapon on display, as he's added a slider into his arsenal. In fact, he threw that newly acquired pitch 26 times while exceeding 100 mph with his fastball. The right-hander, who finished spring action with a remarkable 27:7 K:BB across 14.2 innings, will take the mound again Tuesday at Boston.

Montas (finger) is on track to pitch Monday against the Dodgers after throwing a successful simulated game Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Montas suffered a ripped cuticle March 25, and his status has remained uncertain since. However, he "threw great" during the simulated game and appears ready to start the team's fifth contest of the campaign.

Cole allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out eight over 5.1 innings in Thursday's loss to the Blue Jays. He didn't factor into the decision.

Cole gave up three straight singles to open the second inning and bring the first run across, and he surrendered a game-tying home run to Teoscar Hernandez in the top of the sixth. The star righty threw 97 pitches in this Opening Day start, but he received no decision as the Blue Jays picked up the win in the 10th inning. Cole will make his second start of the season at home against the Orioles on Tuesday.

Ryu allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out five over 5.1 innings in Thursday's loss to the Yankees. He didn't factor into the decision.

Ryu was able to limit baserunners throughout most of this season-opening start, but the two-run homer he surrendered to Gary Sanchez in the bottom of the second inning forced the southpaw to settle for a no-decision. Ryu lines up to make his second start of the season on the road Wednesday against the Rangers.

Boyd (1-0) allowed three hits and four walks while striking out two over 5.2 scoreless innings to earn the win against Cleveland on Thursday.

Boyd had only one scoreless appearance across his 12 starts in 2020, but he began the 2021 campaign on a high note. The southpaw allowed baserunners in five of the first six innings Thursday, and it's concerning that he only struck out two batters, but he still exceeded expectations. Boyd will attempt to remain effective at home against Minnesota on Wednesday.

Bieber (0-1) allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out 12 over six innings as he was charged with the loss against the Tigers on Thursday.

Bieber struggled early in his Opening Day start, giving up three runs across the first two frames. He settled down over the rest of his outing, racking up plenty of whiffs, but the Cleveland bats couldn't dig him out of that early hole. The right-hander lines up to make his second start of the year at home against the Royals on Wednesday.

Montas (finger) will be on the Athletics' active roster to start the season.

Montas is tentatively lined up to start Monday against the Dodgers despite the fact that he left his final Cactus League start with a ripped cuticle. The fact that he's avoided the injured list to start the year supports the idea that he won't have to miss a turn in the rotation.

Valdez (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list as expected Thursday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Valdez won't need the season-ending surgery that he was originally reported to require after fracturing the ring finger on his pitching hand in early March, but his timeline remains unclear. Pitching coach Brent Strom seemed very optimistic about the lefty's outlook earlier in the week but didn't offer any concrete return date.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Houck will start Saturday's game against the Orioles, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

As anticipated, Houck will be part of the Opening Day rotation after a replacement was needed for Eduardo Rodriguez (dead arm), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday. Considering that Rodriguez is scheduled to pitch a simulated game at Triple-A Worcester on Friday, he wouldn't seem to be at risk at missing more than one or two turns through the rotation. Assuming that's the case, Houck's time with the big club will likely be short-lived.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Thursday that Sale (elbow) will remain limited to throwing off flat ground as he shifts his rehab program from Florida to Boston, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Sale traveled north with the team for the start of the regular season, but he may return to the Red Sox's training facility in Fort Myers once he reaches the point in his rehab from Tommy John surgery where he's deemed ready to face hitters. Before that happens, he still has a major hurdle to clear in getting back on the mound. Cora said that Sale remains without a clear timeline to resume throwing bullpen sessions, making it difficult to predict when or if the southpaw will pitch for Boston in 2021.