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Baz (2-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and three walks over six innings Friday, striking out five and taking a loss against Baltimore.

Baz worked through four shutout frames before coughing up a run in the fifth inning. He then gave up a solo shot to Gunnar Henderson in the sixth. Baz forced 15 swinging strikes, including six with his curveball. He's allowed two or fewer runs in six of his 10 appearances since returning from the injured list. Baz has produced a 3.27 ERA and a 46:23 K:BB across 55 innings. He's currently in line to start in Philadelphia next week.

Martin yielded a run on three hits and a walk over six innings in a no-decision Friday. He struck out three during a loss to Boston.

Martin made his eighth appearance of the year for the White Sox and delivered his second quality start. He forced 11 whiffs, including four each via his cutter and slider. He didn't face much trouble outside of the fourth inning, when the Red Sox scored a run after he hit two straight batters with pitches to open the frame. Martin lowered his ERA to 3.29 with a 35:15 K:BB over 38.1 innings. He's currently projected to face the Guardians at home next week.

Pivetta allowed a run on five hits and three walks over six innings in a no-decision Friday. He struck out six during a win over the White Sox.

Pivetta gave up a run in the second inning but was able to avoid any further damage despite some shaky command. It was his second straight quality start after failing to finish at least six innings in any of his previous three outings. Pivetta has produced a 4.39 ERA while going 0-2 over his last five appearances and he hasn't earned a win since July 29. He's sporting a 4.38 ERA with a 147:31 K:BB through 123.1 innings this season. Pivetta is in line for a home matchup against the Orioles next week.

Cabrera (migraine) could be available to start Sunday against the Phillies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Cabrera was scratched from his scheduled start Friday due to migraines, and he spent a brief period of time in the hospital. He was discharged and cleared, leaving him with a chance to resume throwing Saturday. Even if Cabrera isn't available to pitch Sunday, he should be available to start at some point in the coming days.

Aldegheri (1-1) earned the win in Friday's 5-1 victory over Texas, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out seven.

The Italian rookie cruised to his first big-league victory, generating 14 whiffs en route to his seven punchouts. The only run Aldegheri yielded came via an Adolis Garcia sacrifice fly in the sixth inning, as the Rangers couldn't manage to get an extra-base hit off the southpaw. After his first two starts, Aldegheri's ERA stands at 2.45 to go with a 1.27 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB across 11 innings. With this performance, the 23-year-old should stick in the rotation and projects to make his next start against the Astros at home next weekend.

Williamson did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing one run on one hit and one walk over 4.2 innings against the Mets. He struck out one.

The Cincinnati southpaw relieved opener Fernando Cruz in the second frame and fired 60 pitches in this performance. Williamson pitched into the sixth inning before being relieved by Buck Farmer, who allowed an inherited runner to score. Williamson has made two appearances since making his season debut and returning from a shoulder injury, pitching to a 3.38 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 6:1 K:BB across eight innings. He currently lines up to make his next outing against the Cardinals in St. Louis, but it is unknown whether he will start or serve as a bulk reliever.

Manaea did not factor into the decision in Friday's 6-4 victory over the Reds, allowing four runs on three hits and two walks over 6.2 innings. He struck out nine.

The New York southpaw looked untouchable for most of this outing, generating a fantastic 19 whiffs to pick up his nine Ks. However, Manaea was done in by a pair of two-run homers, one from Elly De La Cruz in the fourth inning before a TJ Friedl blast chased the hurler from the mound in the seventh. The 32-year-old Manaea has been brilliant over his last eight starts, going 5-1 with a 2.81 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 62:11 K:BB across 51.1 innings. He currently forecasts to face the Blue Jays on the road for his next start.

Gausman (12-11) took the loss Friday against Atlanta, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out five.

Despite being tagged with the loss, the veteran right-hander fared well against Atlanta in this 109-pitch outing, allowing just one extra-base hit -- a Jorge Soler double in the sixth inning. Gausman generated a solid 15 whiffs, including 10 alone on his splitter, and picked up his 14th quality start of the season. After pitching to a middling 4.50 ERA in the first half, the 33-year-old has been much sharper since the All-Star break, going 5-3 with a 3.35 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 46:23 K:BB across 59 innings. He lines up to make his next start against the Mets at home.

Cabrera was unable to make his start Friday due to a migraine, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

The team didn't initially announce why it had scratched Cabrera, and it's unclear when he might rejoin the rotation. The right-hander has a 5.33 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 84:42 K:BB in 76 innings this season.

Fried (9-8) earned the win in Friday's 3-1 victory over the Blue Jays, allowing one unearned run on five hits and one walk over seven innings. He struck out eight.

After posting a mediocre 4.96 ERA across 32.2 August innings, Fried returned to ace form in this 104-pitch performance, generating an impressive 16 whiffs en route to his eight punchouts. The Atlanta southpaw picked up his 13th quality start, as he's now pitched to a 3.35 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 138:51 K:BB over 147.2 innings this season. Fried currently projects to make his next start against the Nationals on the road next week.