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Clevinger didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Twins, allowing one run on five hits and a walk over seven innings while striking out five.

The right-hander delivered his 14th quality start of the season and was in line for his eighth win, and first since July 1, before Cody Allen blew the save in the top of the ninth inning. Clevinger will take a 3.38 ERA into his next outing Monday in Cincinnati.

Odorizzi didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Cleveland, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks over 4.1 innings without striking out a batter.

The right-hander was actually on the hook for his eighth loss of the season before Miguel Sano took Cody Allen deep to tie the game at 2-2 in the top of the ninth, setting the stage for a walkoff blast by Francisco Lindor. Odorizzi will carry a 4.50 ERA into his next start Tuesday at home against the Pirates.

Giolito (7-9) got the loss Wednesday, allowing seven runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two over five innings against the Yankees.

Much of the damage came in a six-run second inning, and the big blow came via a Giancarlo Stanton grand slam -- one of two home runs Giolito yielded. The 24-year-old seemed to be turning a corner of late with quality starts in four of his last five starts prior to Wednesday, but he's now been knocked around for at least five in two of his last three. Wednesday's outing pushed his ERA and WHIP back up to 6.23 and 1.50, respectively, to go along with just a 84:71 K:BB over 125.2 innings. Next up is a road start in Detroit on Tuesday.

Severino (15-5) got the win Wednesday, allowing three runs on seven hits while striking out eight over seven innings against the White Sox.

Severino's night got off to a rocky start with two runs allowed on three hits in the first inning, but he settled down from that point on to turn in his first quality start in his last six outings. The 24-year-old has seen his ERA balloon over a full run in that span, but on the year he still has a solid 3.11 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 10.0 K/9 and an AL-leading 15 wins. He'll look to build on this start Monday against the Mets.

Lewicki allowed an earned run on three hits over three innings of relief work in Wednesday's loss to the Angels. He struck out five.

Lewicki, who was called up from Triple-A Toledo earlier in the day, pitched well in his return to the majors. The 26-year-old could slot into the rotation spot previously held by Mike Fiers, who was recently shipped to Oakland. Jacob Turner is also in the mix, but he struggled mightily in a start Tuesday, allowing seven runs (five earned) on six hits and a walk over just one inning of work.

Gonzales (12-7) took the loss Wednesday against the Rangers, allowing seven runs on 12 hits (two homers) while striking out three across five innings.

Gonzales just didn't have it in this one, allowing a career-high 12 hits and seven runs en route to his second consecutive loss. The 26-year-old served up a pair of homers -- both to Joey Gallo -- for a second straight outing after allowing just two homers in four July starts. He's now allowed 11 earned runs through 12 innings to start this month, raising his ERA from 3.37 to 3.76 in that two-start stretch. Gonzales will look to right the ship Sunday against the A's.

Mejia (wrist strain) could start Sunday's game in Detroit, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

He suffered what is believed to be a minor wrist injury during his start Tuesday against the Indians, but apparently did not need an MRI. The team's head athletic trainer was encouraged by Mejia's progress overnight, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. He will throw long toss Thursday and then throw a bullpen session Friday -- a day later than normal. If everything goes well, he could return for the series finale against the Tigers.

Lewicki was called up from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Lewicki will likely take on a role in the Tigers bullpen upon his arrival, though he could potentially join the starting rotation after making a pair of spot starts for the big-league club this year. Over 11 appearances with Detroit, he's logged a 4.94 ERA and 1.61 WHIP.

Snell is slated to make his next start Friday against the Blue Jays in Toronto, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

After coming off the 10-day disabled list Aug. 4 against the White Sox and tossing four innings of one-run ball, Snell would have been available to take the hill in Thursday's series finale against the Orioles on his normal four days' rest. It appears, however, that Rays manager Kevin Cash wants to give the All-Star an extra day to recover from last weekend's outing. Snell was limited to 59 pitches in his return from left shoulder fatigue, but he should take on a more normal workload Friday.

Carrasco (13-6) allowed three runs on 10 hits and one walk across 6.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Twins. He struck out eight.

Carrasco flirted with danger all evening, but the only runs against him came via a three-run home run off the bat of Mitch Garver in the second inning. The 10 hits allowed were a season high for Carrasco, but he still managed to deliver his fourth straight quality start and ran his K:BB to a sparkling 34:4 in that span. He was perhaps thrown off his routine by a rain delay of over two hours, but he still logged 97 pitches. Carrasco had also won five straight decisions prior to this minor hiccup and will look to get back in the win column in his next scheduled start this weekend against the White Sox.