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Miley (1-2) gave up two runs on four hits with one walk while striking out one through six innings in a loss to the Athletics on Wednesday.

An RBI double from Jurickson Profar was the main blemish on a quality start from Miley, but he was still charged with the hard-luck loss Wednesday. The 32-year-old isn't missing many bats with a 4.6 K/9 and 9.3 percent swinging-strike rate, but he has not given up more than three runs in an outing this year. Miley will make his next start Monday against the Twins.

Montas (3-1) gave up one run on three hits with two walks while striking out six through 6.1 innings in a win over the Astros on Wednesday.

A RBI single from Michael Brantley in the bottom of the sixth inning was the only hiccup in a nice start for Montas. The 26-year-old has pitched at least six innings in three of his four starts and has not surrendered more than three runs in any outing. The right-hander has a 3-1 record with a 2.70 ERA this season. Montas will look to keep the same consistency in his next start Tuesday against the Rangers.

Chirinos (3-0) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing a hit and a walk over five scoreless innings of relief while striking out five in an 8-1 victory over the Orioles.

Entering the game after Ryne Stanek tossed one inning as the opener, Chirinos fired 47 of 70 pitches for strikes and cruised to an easy win. The right-hander now has a 3.26 ERA and sparkling 19:4 K:BB through 19.1 innings, and if he gets normal rest, he'd be lined up to work again during a three-game home series against the Royals beginning April 22 -- whether as a long reliever, or back in the rotation.

Eovaldi allowed one unearned run on three hits and one walk over six innings during Wednesday's loss to the Yankees. He had six strikeouts but did not factor in the decision.

Eovaldi saw his chance at the win vanish as the Boston bullpen served up a grand slam during the seventh inning, keeping him without a decision through his first four starts. The 29-year-old has a 6.00 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 16:11 K:BB over 21 innings heading into his next start against the Tigers.

Carrasco (2-2) picked up the win Wednesday, giving up three hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings while striking out 12 as Cleveland downed Seattle 1-0.

Afternoon shadows didn't help the batters for either team -- there were only six total hits in the game -- and Carrasco took full advantage, racking up a whopping 23 swinging strikes among his 108 pitches (72 total strikes). Even after the stellar outing the right-hander still carries a 7.41 ERA, but his 29:5 K:BB through 17 innings offers a much more encouraging prognosis on his performance so far. Carrasco could be lined up for another impressive start Tuesday, when he takes on the Marlins at home.

Odorizzi (1-2) gave up one run on six hits with one walk while striking out six through 5.2 innings in a win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

A more efficient outing may have given Odorizzi the quality start, but he turned in a fine performance nonetheless while only allowing one run in a win against the Blue Jays. The 29-year-old forced 14 swinging strikes with 11 coming on his fastball. The right-hander has a 1-2 record and 4.76 ERA through four starts this season. Odorizzi will get his next start Monday at Houston.

Lynn (2-1) gave up two runs on seven hits with three walks while striking out two through 5.2 innings in a win over the Angels on Wednesday.

Lynn only forced six swinging-strikes, but he was effective enough to hold the Angels to two runs Wednesday. After giving up seven runs in his first start, the 31-year-old has delivered three solid performances. The right-hander has a 2-1 record and a 4.44 ERA through four starts this season. Lynn will make his next start Tuesday in Oakland.

Turnbull allowed just one unearned run over six innings and did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Pirates. He gave up two hits and two walks, while striking out five.

Turnbull turned in his best outing of the season and his second quality start in four turns through the rotation. The 26-year-old righty now has a solid 3.43 ERA, and with the news that Matt Moore (knee) will be out for the rest of the season, Turnbull should have no problem holding onto a starting gig on a thin Detroit staff. He lines up to take the mound again Monday against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Keller allowed two runs on four hits and four walks over five innings before he was ejected Wednesday against the White Sox. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

Keller's afternoon ended one pitch into the sixth inning after he hit plunked Tim Anderson, who coincidentally hit a two-run homer off him earlier in the game. The right-hander was likely nearing his exit regardless as he finished with 91 pitches, only 50 of which were strikes. The 23-year-old next lines up to start Monday at Tampa Bay, though it's possible he could face discipline from the league if they deem the hit by pitch to be intentional.

Bassitt was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Bassitt will join the big club in place of Marco Estrada, who was sent to the injured list with a lumbar strain. According to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle, Bassit will tentatively slot into Estrada's place in the rotation, though that could change if he's needed out of the bullpen. He's made three minor-league appearances this season while working back from a lower-leg injury, posting a 3.27 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 16:2 K:BB in 11 innings during those outings. Bassitt worked as both a starter and reliever for the A's last season, notching a 3.02 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 7.7 K/9 in 47.2 innings.