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Sasaki struck out four and didn't factor in the decision Saturday against the Pirates. He gave up three runs on five hits and two walks across 5.2 innings.

A leadoff homer from Oneil Cruz in the opening frame is all Sasaki allowed through four innings, but Cruz followed up with a two-run single in the fifth. Sasaki fell an out short of recording his second consecutive quality start, but it was still another solid performance for the right-hander despite the fact he issued multiple walks for the sixth straight start to begin his MLB career. He has a 3.55 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 20:18 K:BB over 25.1 innings and lines up to take the mound next weekend in Atlanta.

Pepiot (2-3) earned the win Saturday against the Padres after giving up one run on three hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out three.

Pepiot delivered a second straight quality start Saturday and broke a streak of three consecutive outings with multiple homers allowed. He needed just 75 pitches to record 18 outs, but manager Kevin Cash elected to go to the bullpen after San Diego broke his shutout bid with a run on two hits in the sixth inning. Pepiot will carry a 4.24 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 34:12 K:BB over 34 innings into his next turn through the rotation, which lines up for next weekend on the road against the Yankees.

Cease (1-2) took the loss Saturday against the Rays after allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and four walks across 4.1 innings. He struck out six.

The 29-year-old generated 19 whiffs but struggled to put away hitters and was unable to get through the fifth inning after 95 pitches (54 strikes) for the day. It was the third consecutive start in which Cease gave up exactly two earned runs, and he has a 3.60 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 18:6 K:BB over 15 innings during that span. He hasn't picked up a win since April 2 versus Cleveland but lines up for a favorable matchup in Pittsburgh next weekend.

Gillispie (0-3) was charged with the loss Saturday in Seattle after surrendering seven runs on six hits and three walks over two innings. He struck out two.

The Mariners batted around in a six-run opening frame, as Gillispie gave up four extra-base hits, including back-to-back homers to open the contest. It's the first time through six starts this year that the right-hander failed to last at least four frames, but it was also the third straight outing in which he allowed more than three runs. Gillispie's spot in Miami's rotation is hardly secure with an 8.65 ERA and 1.65 WHIP, but for now he tentatively lines up to pitch next weekend versus the A's.

Castillo (3-2) earned the win against the Marlins on Saturday after giving up one hit and two walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out five.

After giving up 10 hits to Toronto in his previous start, Castillo limited Miami to a third-inning single to secure his second consecutive victory. It's a small sample size of six starts, but the right-hander's average fastball velocity of 94.9 mph, and a 7.8 K/9 this season would be the lowest of his big-league career. Still, Castillo has been mostly effective early in 2025 with a 3.62 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 28:14 K:BB across 32.1 innings.

Lord (0-3) took the loss in Saturday's game against the Mets, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out three over four innings. He did not issue a walk.

Lord gave up a two-run homer to Francisco Alvarez in the second inning, and the 25-year-old right-hander was unable to avoid the loss as the Nationals offense failed to generate any runs. It's the second game in a row that Lord has allowed two runs in four innings of work while taking the loss. He has a 4.67 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 13:9 K:BB across 17.1 innings this season and is slated to face the Phillies on the road next week.

Holmes (3-1) earned the win against the Nationals on Saturday, allowing four hits while striking out two over five scoreless frames. He did not issue a walk.

Despite generating just five whiffs and seven first-pitch strikes on 70 pitches (44), Holmes limited the Nationals to four baserunners and retired nine of the final 10 batters he faced. He has yielded one earned run or less in four of his six starts this season, and his 36 strikeouts is 10th among qualified starters in the National League. Holmes has a 2.64 ERA and 1.27 WHIP over 30.2 innings this season and is lined up to face the Diamondbacks at home next week.

Holmes allowed six runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four over 5.2 innings in a no-decision versus Arizona on Saturday.

Holmes allowed three of the four homers Eugenio Suarez swatted in the 19th four-homer performance in major-league history. Luckily for Holmes, he did a somewhat decent job of keeping Arizona off base -- two of Suarez's homers off him were solo shots. Prior to Saturday, Holmes hadn't dealt with too much trouble keeping the ball down with two long balls allowed, but he has walked three or more batters in four of his five starts this season. The 29-year-old right-hander is now at a 4.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 26:17 K:BB across 28 innings over six appearances in 2025. Holmes' spot in the rotation looks safe for now, as Atlanta is missing Spencer Strider (hamstring) and Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder). However, Holmes is a risky fantasy option in his next projected start, which is lined up to be at home versus the Dodgers.

Kelly allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out four over six innings in a no-decision versus Atlanta on Saturday.

Kelly gave up solo shots to Marcell Ozuna in the first inning and Sean Murphy in the second. He settled in after that and left in line for the win before Jalen Beeks blew the lead by allowing three runs in the eighth. This was Kelly's third quality start of the season, and he came up just one out short of that achievement in his previous outing, which was cut short by a minor leg injury. The right-hander is now at a 4.41 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 25:12 K:BB across 32.2 innings over six starts this season. The walk rate is a little elevated, but nothing is too far out of line with his career norms. Kelly's next start is projected to be at Philadelphia.

Brown (2-2) took the loss against the Phillies on Saturday, allowing six runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out five across 3.2 innings.

Brown went through the first three frames with relative ease but got rocked in the fourth inning, allowing a base runner in five straight at-bats and giving up six runs before being lifted for Drew Pomeranz. Brown has yielded at least five runs in two of his last four outings and has allowed 34 hits through 25.1 innings, which is fifth most among qualified starters in the National League. He'll look to rebound in his next start, tentatively slated for next weekend on the road against Milwaukee, assuming he sticks in the rotation.