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Morton threw five innings in a no-decision against the Athletics on Friday, giving up two runs (one earned) on four hits while striking out four and walking two in Houston's 4-3 extra-inning defeat.

It wasn't quite the dominant stat line Morton's owners have grown accustomed to this season, but it was still a solid effort that nearly put him in line for his 13th win of the 2018 campaign. He's still in the midst of a phenomenal, career-best season at age 34 that has seen him post a 2.85 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and log 175 strikeouts over 142.1 innings.

Gibson (7-9) gave up three runs over seven innings with five strikeouts and three walks to earn the win in Friday's victory over Chicago.

After giving up seven earned runs in 11 innings over his final start in July and first in August, Gibson has bounced back by allowing just four runs in 14 innings in his last two starts.

Despaigne (2-1) allowed five runs on seven hits in a loss to the Rangers on Friday, striking out three and walking one in four innings.

Making his second start of the season (the other coming March 31 as a member of the Marlins), Despaigne allowed all five runs in the second inning and ended up throwing 78 pitches (47 for strikes) in the outing. The 31-year-old was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to make the start Friday, and it's yet to be seen if he'll remain in the rotation, especially considering that the Angels have days off Monday and Thursday next week.

Lynn surrendered five runs on six hits and three walks while fanning five over four innings as he didn't factor into the decision Friday against Toronto.

Lynn was roughed up for four runs in the first inning, but New York would rally and he departed with the game tied 5-5. This was easily Lynn's worst outing since joining the Yankees, as he'd allowed just one run across 16.2 innings while racking up 22 punchouts since being dealt from Minnesota. Lynn figures to remain in the starting rotation moving forward, and he owns a 4.68 ERA and 1.56 WHIP with 127 strikeouts through 123 frames this season.

Stroman allowed five runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two across four innings as he didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Yankees. Following the game, it was revealed that a blister on his pitching hand had flared up, which could require a trip to the disabled list, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Stroman was spotted a four-run lead to begin the game, but he gave up a pair of runs in the first innings and a three-run blast to Neil Walker in the fourth that put the Yankees out in front 5-4. Stroman didn't appear to bring his best stuff, although it seems likely that his blister had a negative impact on his performance. Stroman will likely be reevaluated in the days to come to determine whether he'll need a stint on the 10-day disabled list.

Chirinos (1-5) was the pitcher of record for the Rays in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Red Sox, as he got tagged for five runs on nine hits and a walk over six innings of relief while striking out one.

Ryne Stanek got things off to a poor start for Tampa, allowing two runs in an inning of work as the team's opener after being handed a 3-0 lead in the top of the first, and Chirinos was only able to hold onto the lead for a couple more innings before the floodgates opened. The 24-year-old had been sharp in his prior two appearances against the sad-sack O's and White Sox, but the Red Sox offense proved to be too much for him to handle. Consider Chirinos and his 3.96 ERA a potential streaming option at best when he's next scheduled to see the bulk of the innings in a long relief role.

Nuno (hamstring) allowed three earned runs on five hits over 1.2 innings in High-A Palm Beach's loss to Charlotte on Friday. He struck out one.

As his final line implies, the veteran southpaw was nowhere near sharp, and all three earned runs he surrendered came off a pair of home runs. Nuno is slated for multiple rehab appearances, and by the looks of Friday's outing, he'll need plenty of work before being deemed ready for activation.

Carrasco (15-6) picked up the win in Friday's 2-1 victory over the Orioles, allowing three hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings while striking out six.

The right-hander has now moved into a tie for the AL lead in wins with a spectacular run since the All-Star break -- Carrasco has delivered quality starts in six straight outings, posting a 1.33 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 49:5 K:BB in 40.2 innings over that stretch while winning four of the six starts. He'll have a hard time keeping his momentum going, however, when he next takes the mound Wednesday in Boston.

Gonzales won't make Sunday's scheduled start as he'll be pushed back to Wednesday against Houston. TJ Cotterill of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Gonzales dealt with control issues during his last outing, so he'll receive a few extra days of rest. Sunday's starter for the series finale against the Dodgers is still up in the air, but a decision on who will toe the rubber should be made in the near future.

Chirinos is expected to serve as the long reliever for Friday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

With Ryne Stanek set to open the game, Chirinos figures to enter the contest in the second or third inning and eat up the bulk of the middle-to-late frames. The 24-year-old owns a 3.50 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 43 punchouts across 46.1 innings heading into Friday's action.