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Miley (5-2) lasted just four innings Saturday against the Twins, allowing five runs, five hits and four walks while striking out six. He did not factor in the decision.

Miley came into this one riding a three-game winning streak and a six-game streak in which he had thrown six-plus innings in each outing. However, both of those ended as he continued to be plagued by the deep ball, giving up three homers and increasing his already awful rate to 1.8 HR/9. He'll draw the Padres in his next start Thursday.

Keuchel (3-6) allowed two runs on three hits, walked none and struck out five over seven innings in a 4-2 victory over the Angels on Saturday.

The two runs he allowed were off back-to-back solo shots from Mike Trout and Albert Pujols in the first inning. After Angels second baseman Johnny Giavotella singled to begin the second, Keuchel retired the last 18 batters he faced. The victory was his first since April 15. Keuchel will make his next start Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

Darvish (1-0) allowed just one run on three hits, struck out seven and walked one over five innings in his 2016 season debut against the Pirates on Saturday.

Texas limited Darvish to just 81 pitches and five frames, but his strong outing and early run support helped him capture a victory in his debut. He looked real sharp, throwing 51 strikes and inducing 13 swing-and-misses. As encouraging as this is, being that this was his first MLB start in 22 months, fantasy owners should expect the Rangers to be extremely careful with Darvish's innings and pitch count. His next scheduled outing is Friday versus Seattle.

Rodon didn't earn a decision in the White Sox's 8-7 loss to the Royals on Saturday. He surrendered six hits, an earned run and two walks over five innings, while also striking out three.

The 23-year-old southpaw turned in one of his best performances of May, but missed out on the win when the Royals rattled off seven runs in the bottom of the ninth. Rodon had been solid over 105 pitches, inducing 11 swinging strikes while keeping the ball in the yard for the second straight game. He'll try to bounce back versus the Tigers in Detroit next Friday.

Boyd made his first start of the season Saturday against Oakland, earning a no decision while striking out seven.

His final line was 5.0 IP, 6 hits, 3 runs, 0 walks and those 7 strikeouts, which matched a career high. He whiffed the first four batters he faced.

Stroman didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 10-9 victory over the Red Sox, but was hit hard. He surrendered 11 hits, seven earned runs and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out five.

The young right-hander pitched to plenty of contact, and was touched up by Xander Bogaerts and Travis Shaw for homers in the fourth and sixth inning, respectively. Stroman hadn't given up a gopher ball since April 19 versus the White Sox, but it was the second time in the last three starts that he did give up seven earned runs. He'll try to get a measure of revenge against this same Red Sox squad in Fenway next Friday.

Darvish (elbow) has been activated off the disabled list and he will get the start Saturday against Pittsburgh.

Darvish will be making his much-anticipated 2016 debut Saturday after missing the entire 2015 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. However, he won't likely go very deep in Saturday's outing as the Rangers will keep him on a pitch limit between 85 and 90 pitches. The Rangers optioned outfielder Joey Gallo in a corresponding move Saturday to clear a spot on the active roster for Darvish.

Gray (back) feels good following his first bullpen session since being placed on the disabled list, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports.

Gray is hoping to return from the DL on June 6, and appears to be on track for that goal. He was placed on the 15-day DL due to a strained right trapezius muscle. He sports a 6.19 ERA on the season.

Hamels (5-1) surrendered eight hits, six runs (five earned) and two walks over 4.2 innings in Friday's 9-1 loss to the Pirates. He struck out five.

The veteran southpaw suffered his first loss of the season, and the long ball was a big part of his undoing. Hamels was touched up for a solo shot by Starling Marte in the second, and then fell victim to a three-run knockout blow from Jung-Ho Kang in the fifth. The 32-year-old has now given up eight homers over the last four starts, and has seen his ERA rise almost a full run during May to 3.34. He'll try to bounce back next Wednesday versus Trevor Bauer and the Indians.

Rodriguez (knee) will start for Boston on Tuesday against Baltimore, the Boston Globe reports.

Rodriguez will replace Clay Buchholz in Boston's rotation, after Buchholz pitched himself out of a starting job. The left-handed Rodriguez has made five rehab starts at Triple-A Pawtucket, his most recent one last Tuesday was the best of the bunch. After having some issues with a knee brace, Rodriguez was given a new brace, which made him feel more comfortable and, more importantly, confident when he allowed one run on four hits while striking out seven and walking none in seven innings.