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Kikuchi (2-2) picked up the win Friday after holding the Rangers to one run on two hits while striking out seven across six innings.

Coming off a seven-day layoff, Kikuchi appeared to be well-rested as he blanked the Rangers until the fifth inning, when he gave up a solo home run to Jose Trevino. That would be the only run of the night for the southpaw, who was facing the Rangers for the first time this season. Kikuchi improves to 2-2 on the year while raising his ERA to 5.29 and WHIP to 1.19. He'll take the mound next for a road matchup at Arizona on Friday.

Singer (1-4) surrendered five runs on 10 hits and a walk while striking out five over 5.2 innings in Friday's loss to the White Sox.

Singer was far too generous with baserunners Friday, but all 10 hits he allowed were singles. That's little consolation, as this was his first start where he allowed more than eight batters to get on base. Singer has a 5.58 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 36:15 K:BB through 40.1 innings this season. He'll try to miss more bats Thursday in Cleveland in his next start.

Dunning allowed three runs on five hits and four walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings versus the Royals on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.

Dunning needed 88 pitches (57 strikes) to complete his outing, coming up one out short of qualifying for the win. It was a bit of a shaky outing the 25-year-old, but he's pitched to a solid 3.86 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 18 strikeouts through 14 innings across three stars. Dunning's next turn in the rotation is expected to come next Friday against the Tigers.

Schmidt's contract was selected by the Yankees prior to Game 2 against the Orioles on Friday, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

Schmidt was on the taxi squad for the Yankees' weekend series, and he'll join the 40-man roster for Friday's nightcap. The 24-year-old logged a 2.37 ERA and 0.79 WHIP over 19 innings during three starts at the Double-A level last season and will now be available to make his major-league debut.

Boyd (1-5) took the loss in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Twins, allowing two runs across six innings. He gave up four hits and struck out eight.

It was an inauspicious first inning for Boyd, who gave up back-to-back home runs to Jorge Polanco and Josh Donaldson to begin the game. However, the lefty settled down from there, as he allowed just two hits the rest of the way. Unfortunately, he got zero run support and was saddled with his fifth loss of the year. Boyd has turned in consecutive quality starts against a strong Minnesota lineup, and he's beginning to look like the ace the Tigers need him to be. His ERA is still high at 6.64, but he'll look to keep lowering that number in his next outing, which is scheduled for Wednesday against the Brewers.

Schmidt was added to the Yankees' taxi squad Friday and could have his contract purchased as soon as Saturday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN reports.

Schmidt has yet to reach Triple-A and has made just three starts at the Double-A level, but he's a talented pitcher who could make an impact for the Yankees down the stretch. The 24-year-old has thrown just 114 total professional innings, but his 3.39 ERA and 28.3 percent strikeout rate serve as good indicators of his potential.

Cobb was placed on the injured list for unspecified reasons Friday.

The 32-year-old was scheduled to start Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Yankees, but he's now sidelined by the undisclosed issue. Given the lack of information regarding his status, it's unclear when Cobb is expected to return.

Stripling is listed as the probable starter for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.

The 30-year-old was acquired by the Blue Jays from the Dodgers on Monday, and he'll make his debut with his new team during the twin bill. Stripling has struggled with a 5.61 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 27:11 K:BB through 33.2 innings this season, and he'll look to take advantage of the fresh start with Toronto.

Eovaldi (calf) will throw at least one more bullpen session before returning to the rotation, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Eovaldi threw a bullpen session Thursday, but he was still feeling that his calf wasn't 100 percent, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. Manager Ron Roenicke said the right-hander will throw a bullpen Sunday and could throw another Tuesday. This means Eovaldi will not start Sunday, a projection that was never set in stone.

Gilbert is the likeliest of the prospects currently working at the alternate training site in Tacoma to receive a promotion before the end of the season, Brent Stecker of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

Stecker ranks Gilbert just slightly ahead of Jarred Kelenic in terms of players with a chance to get their first taste of big-league action in 2020, as he feels the the former's college experience and the greater degree of opportunity in the pitching staff works in his favor. The Mariners have recent history that would support the notion of the promising right-hander getting a late-season look, as they handled Justin Dunn in similar fashion at the end of the 2019 campaign by affording him four September starts.