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Walker (2-6) struck out two and gave up nine hits, six earned runs and four walks over five innings in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers.

Walker labored during his time on the mound, as he only managed to throw 58 of 107 pitches for strikes. The control issues led to another early exit for the 23-year-old right-hander who has failed to complete at least six innings in six of his last seven starts. He's also been particularly victimized by the long ball in his last pair of trips to the mound, giving up five home runs and 11 earned runs over that span. Walker has now dropped four straight decisions and will try to reverse the losing trend against the Indians next Wednesday.

Rodon (2-5) surrendered seven hits, four earned runs and three walks over six innings in Friday's 10-3 loss to the Tigers. He struck out five.

As has been in the case in a few of his five losses, Rodon wasn't terrible Friday, but did give up some key homers. The 23-year-old was touched up for an early solo shot by James McCann in the second inning, and Victor Martinez followed suit with one of his own in the third. It was Rodon's third start of the last five with double-digit homers surrendered, and he also issued multiple walks for the third straight start. He'll look to bounce back versus the Nationals next Thursday.

Severino gave up three runs over 3.2 innings in Friday's start at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The 22-year-old also walked three and struck out four in his first start back after dealing with a triceps strain. The Yankees are planning to keep Severino in the minors in hopes that the struggling righty can regain his form, but he'll need to show more than he did in Friday's outing to rejoin the big league rotation.

Nolasco (2-4) allowed just three runs (two earned) on six hits during 7.2 innings of work, but was tagged with the loss Friday against Tampa Bay. He struck out seven.

Although his ERA continues to disappoint, Nolasco is missing bats at a rate very similar to his 2015 numbers. He'll face the Marlins on Thursday in his next scheduled start.

Odorizzi allowed only two runs on five hits and three walks while fanning six over six innings against Minnesota on Friday. He didn't factor in the decision.

The quality start was enough to put the Rays in a position to pick up the win Friday night. The 26-year-old righty has allowed two or fewer runs in seven of his past eight outings, and he's lowered his ERA to 3.33 along the way. His next start will come against Arizona on the road Wednesday.

A's manager Bob Melvin said Hill (groin) could start Sunday if he feels better Saturday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

For now, the A's haven't revealed a replacement for Hill if he's unable to go Sunday, but Kendall Graveman will slide into Hill's previously scheduled spot Saturday against Houston.

Gray (back) is unlikely to be activated to start for the A's on Sunday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

With Rich Hill (groin) getting skipped for his scheduled start Saturday and Kendall Graveman set to take his place, the A's have an opening in their rotation for Sunday. Although Gray is nearing a return from his back injury, he is scheduled to start at High-A Stockton on Sunday and there is no indication at this time that the Athletics will alter that plan. If Gray winds up starting at Stockton on Sunday, he could be in line to join the A's next weekend.

Hill (groin) will not start Saturday's game against the Astros, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

Hill experienced some soreness while throwing off flat ground Friday and ultimately his session was cut short, which led to questions about his availability for Saturday. The A's have since opted to take the cautious route with their ace, pushing him back and penciling Kendall Graveman in as the starter Saturday. Oakland has yet to announce its starter for Sunday, so there's a chance that Hill's next scheduled start will only be pushed back by one day.

Gibson (shoulder) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, MLB.com's Kyle Gibson reports.

He will indeed head out on a rehab assignment after getting scratched from his scheduled start Thursday, but it should be a relatively short stay with Rochester. Gibson could come off the DL in mid June.

Hill said he's still working through the effects of his groin injury and is not a 100 percent lock to start Saturday's game against the Astros, the San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea reports.

It still sounds like Hill is a good bet to take the ball Saturday, but his comments Friday certainly put a whiff of doubt in the air. Make sure to check on his status Saturday before deploying him in daily leagues. The Astros have been heating up at the plate, but Hill is still a relative must-start in full-season formats.