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Parker (3-3) took the loss against the Cardinals on Friday, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five across four innings.

Parker got off on the wrong foot when he gave up a two-run double to Willson Contreras in the first inning. The 25-year-old southpaw yielded additional runs in the third and fourth frames before being lifted, finishing his outing with 96 pitches (59 strikes) and nine whiffs. Parker allowed three earned runs or fewer in each of his first five starts of the season, but over his last three outings he's posted a 10.38 ERA, 2.23 WHIP and 6:11 K:BB across 13 innings. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, tentatively slated for next week on the road against Atlanta.

Fedde (3-3) earned the win against the Nationals on Friday, allowing six hits while striking out eight over nine scoreless innings. He did not issue a walk.

Fedde had given up 10 earned runs across his last two outings, but the 32-year-old right-hander was unstoppable in Friday's game and joined Nathan Eovaldi and Michael King as the only pitchers to throw complete game shutouts this season. He generated 10 whiffs on 109 pitches (68 strikes) while inducing 10 groundballs, and he faced the minimum number of batters in five of nine frames. It's the second time Fedde has faced the team that drafted him in the first round of the 2014 MLB Draft, and he has held the Nationals scoreless across those 16 innings. He'll take a 3.86 ERA and 1.31 WHIP into his next outing, tentatively slated for next week on the road against the Phillies.

Rodriguez allowed eight runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out three over 2.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Friday.

Rodriguez was spotted a 3-1 lead after one inning, but he couldn't slow down the Dodgers' offense. He left with Arizona down 8-3, but his offense was able to get him off the hook. While Rodriguez's work in March and early April was nothing special, he's just been plain bad lately with 20 runs allowed (19 earned) over his last 12 innings across three starts. That's a stretch that's seen him face the Mets, Phillies and Dodgers, which explains a lot of the southpaw's struggles. Overall, he's at a 7.30 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 48:15 K:BB across 40.2 innings over eight starts. He's tentatively scheduled for a road start in pitcher-friendly San Francisco next week.

Sasaki allowed five runs on five hits and two walks while failing to record a strikeout over four innings versus the Diamondbacks on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.

This was Sasaki's first start on five days' rest, which may have contributed to his struggles. Arizona tagged him for three runs, including two home runs, in the first inning, though the Dodgers built up a lead before he exited the contest. He's now allowed six homers, all of which have come over his last five outings after he kept the ball down in three short starts to begin his major-league career. Sasaki is at a 4.72 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 24:22 K:BB over 34.1 innings across eight starts this season. The Dodgers are likely to play it cautious with the 23-year-old right-hander moving forward, especially when the schedule allows for more rest between his starts.

Senzatela (1-6) took the loss Friday against the Padres after allowing eight runs (four earned) on nine hits and two walks in 4.2 innings. He struck out two.

Although Kyle Farmer's third-inning fielding error prevented any of San Diego's four runs in the frame from being earned on Senzatela's ledger, Friday still marked the fifth time in eight starts that latter gave up at least four earned runs. The veteran right-hander has yielded at least six hits in each of his outings this season, failing to fan more than four in any of them. Senzatela now owns a miserable 5.77 ERA, 1.92 WHIP and 19:9 K:BB across 39 innings in 2025. He's averaged just 2.1 walks per nine innings this year, which figures to work to his advantage in his next scheduled outing against a Rangers team that has the second-fewest walks (93) in the majors through 38 games, but regardless Senzatela will not be a recommended streaming option.

Vasquez (2-3) earned the win Friday against the Rockies after allowing two runs on six hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out five.

Vasquez cruised Friday, fanning a season-high five and walking a season-low one. The right-hander is still working to improve his ratios after his April 21 start, when he yielded a season-worst six runs in just two innings in Detroit, but he's fired at least five innings while giving up two runs or fewer in five of his other seven outings this year. While Vasquez holds a respectable 3.76 ERA through 38.1 innings, his 1.59 WHIP and 18:25 K:BB are highly alarming. He should still have some deep-league streaming appeal in his next scheduled appearance versus the Angels, who rank last in on-base percentage (.276) through 36 games.

Keller will start Saturday's game against the Mets, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Manager Craig Counsell said the Cubs are going to rely on their bullpen to get through Saturday's contest, and Keller will be the one to get things started for the North Siders. The 29-year-old owns a 3.78 ERA and 1.26 WHIP through 16.2 innings this season and isn't likely to last more than one or two frames in what will be his first start of the year. Once he exits, there's a good chance the Cubs turn to Cade Horton to pitch in bulk relief in what will be his MLB debut.

Hicks (1-4) took the loss Friday against the Twins after allowing three runs on seven hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out six.

It was just the second quality start of the season for Hicks, who also fanned at least six for only the third time in eight starts this season. The hard-throwing right-hander has given up at least three runs in six outings already this year, pitching seven innings on a lone occasion. Hicks will take an underwhelming 5.82 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 40:15 K:BB over 43.1 frames into his next scheduled appearance versus the Diamondbacks, who ranked fifth in runs scored (191) entering Friday's action.

Elder (2-2) took the loss against the Pirates on Friday, allowing three runs on five hits while striking out eight across six innings. He did not issue a walk.

Elder faced the minimum number of batters in four of the first five innings, though he was tagged for a solo home run by Alexander Canario in the third. Elder yielded two more runs in the sixth frame, but he was able to complete the inning to earn his third quality start in his last four outings. He'll take a 4.97 ERA and 1.29 WHIP into his next start, tentatively slated for next week at home against the Nationals.

Falter (2-3) earned the win against Atlanta on Friday, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out three over six scoreless innings.

After yielding three baserunners in the first two innings, Falter proceeded to face the minimum in three of the next four en route to his second scoreless outing of the year. He hasn't generated a ton of whiffs or strikeouts this season, but the 28-year-old southpaw has allowed three earned runs or fewer in six of eight starts and has a 4.36 ERA and 1.13 WHIP over 43.1 innings this season. Falter's next start is tentatively slated for next week on the road against the Mets.