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Odorizzi (11-5) was charged with the loss against the Yankees on Wednesday after surrendering nine runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out seven over four innings.

Odorizzi gave up a season-high nine runs after struggling with control. In all, the right-hander threw a first-pitch strike on just half of the 24 batters he faced. Didi Gregorius proved to be Odorizzi's nemesis after swatting an RBI double in the second inning and a two-run triple in the fourth. Aaron Hicks and Gleyber Torres also gave Odorizzi trouble with solo home runs in the third. It was the first time in his last six starts the 29-year-old failed to complete six innings. Odorizzi now owns a 3.84 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 108:36 K:BB for the season and will look to bounce back at Miami on Tuesday.

Stroman (6-11) allowed one run on five hits with one walk and six strikeouts across seven innings while taking a loss against the Indians on Wednesday.

The 28-year-old's bad fortune continued, as he actually lowered his ERA below 3.00 with this performance but continues to have almost twice as many losses as wins. Stroman has two victories in the last five weeks, and in both games, he didn't allow a run, which seemingly is what's required for him to capture a victory this season. Despite his 6-11 record, he owns a 2.96 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 99 strikeouts in 124.2 innings. Stroman will pitch next at the Royals on Tuesday.

Bieber (10-3) tossed a complete-game, one-hit shutout during which he recorded 10 strikeouts and allowed just one walk in a 4-0 victory against the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

This was a heck of a way for Bieber to respond after giving up five runs in his last outing for the first time since the end of May. Bieber also pitched a complete-game shutout on May 19, and in that contest, he struck out a season-high 15 batters but also allowed five hits. This performance, which was his fourth straight decision ending in a victory, is up there with that one as perhaps Bieber's most dominating this season. He now owns a 3.44 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and .209 batting average against with 166 strikeouts in 133.1 innings this season. Bieber will pitch again Tuesday at home against the Astros.

Keller (7-9) allowed four hits and walked one while striking out three through seven scoreless innings to take the win over the Braves on Wednesday.

Keller shut down the Braves through seven innings and delivered his first major-league RBI. Keller has been hot in July, posting a 1.33 ERA with a 19:8 K:BB in four outings. The 23-year-old has a 3.95 ERA with a 6.4 K/9 and a 4.0 BB/9 through 22 starts. Keller will make his next start Monday against the Blue Jays at Kauffman Stadium.

Means (8-6) allowed three earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four across 3.1 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

Means labored through the short outing, though he didn't run into major trouble until the fourth inning. He allowed five of six batters in that frame to reach base, with the big blow coming on a three-run home run by Carson Kelly. This was Means' shortest outing of since he regularly became a member of the Orioles' rotation, and has started to show signs of wearing down by posting a 5.24 ERA across 22.1 innings in July. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, currently scheduled for Monday at San Diego.

Bassitt (7-5) was handed the loss Wednesday in Houston after surrendering four runs on five hits and zero walks over six innings. He struck out seven.

Bassitt pitched well for most of the afternoon, but George Springer and Jose Altuve each hit two-run home runs to provide the Astros all the offense they would need. The 30-year-old has a 4.09 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 90:36 K:BB through 94.2 innings this season, and he lines up to pitch against the Brewers early next week.

Manager Brad Ausmus indicated that Ramirez (elbow) may require two more rehab appearances before coming off the injured list, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Ramirez last pitched Sunday with High-A Inland Empire, which was his 10th rehab appearance as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. The 30-year-old will slot into a bullpen role upon his activation.

Suarez will be called up from Triple-A Salt Lake to start Thursday's game against the Orioles, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Suarez joined the team in Los Angeles on Wednesday and will be activated after spending the minimum 10 days in the minors. The 21-year-old has a 5.51 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 37:14 K:BB through his first seven major-league starts, and he'll have a favorable matchup to improve upon those numbers Thursday.

Suarez is in the Angels' clubhouse and may start Thursday's game versus the Orioles, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

The Angels have yet to officially name a starter, but Suarez is now with the team and is eligible to be recalled Thursday after spending 10 days in the minors. The 21-year-old has a 5.51 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 37:14 K:BB through his first 32.2 major-league innings.

Verlander (13-4) recorded 11 strikeouts and allowed only one unearned run on two hits and two walks across six innings to earn the win Wednesday versus the A's.

Verlander fell behind early as Oakland took a 1-0 lead on one hit and two errors during the first inning, but the right-hander locked things down after that to help secure the victory. The 36-year-old entered the All-Star break having allowed four runs in three of his previous four starts, but he now has a 3.00 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 30:4 K:BB in three second-half outings.