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Wentz (1-8) took the loss Friday, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and four walks over five innings against the Twins. He struck out four.

Friday saw Wentz take a step backward after he fanned a career-high nine against Minnesota his last time out. The Twins were ready for him this time around, launching two long balls, and Wentz has now dropped five straight decisions. The Tigers aren't going anywhere and the southpaw is only 25 years old, but his audition in the rotation figures to end when Matt Manning (foot) and Tarik Skubal (elbow) come off the IL. Wentz's command and control issues point to a move to the bullpen down the road.

Quantrill (shoulder) is expected to begin his rehab assignment Sunday with Double-A Akron, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Quantrill was initially expected to take the mound Friday for Triple-A Columbus before the change of plans. He's expected to rejoin the Guardians on a road trip to Kansas City next week if all goes well in his rehab start.

Gibson (8-5) took the loss Friday, allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks over three innings against Seattle. He struck out four.

The right-hander produced a scoreless opening frame but floundered in the following two innings, as he needed 86 pitches to record just nine outs. It's the fifth time this season Gibson has issued as least three walks, though he has a 3.58 ERA and 3-2 record in those games. The 35-year-old will carry a 4.30 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 69:30 K:BB over 92 frames on the season into his next start, which projects to come at home next week against red-hot Cincinnati.

Sandoval gave up three runs on 10 hits and a walk while striking out three over five-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Rockies on Friday.

Given the traffic on the bases, this could have been a far worse start at Coors Field for Sandoval. It's the second time in his last three outings that he's given up at least 10 hits, and the leadoff home run he allowed to Jurickson Profar in the first inning was just the sixth long ball Sandoval's surrendered this year. He continues to effectively limit damage with a 4.16 ERA despite a 1.47 WHIP and 57:30 K:BB over 75.2 innings through 14 starts. The southpaw is projected for a home start versus the White Sox next week.

Gilbert (5-4) earned the win Friday, giving up one run on two hits and one walk over seven innings against the Orioles. He struck out five.

The right-hander allowed just two baserunners through six scoreless frames, but Anthony Santander broke through for Baltimore with a solo homer in the seventh. Gilbert has flashed his top-of-the-rotation potential at times this season but hasn't been able to maintain that level of performance consistently, and he came into Friday having given up five or more earned runs in two of his previous four starts. He has a 4.07 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 89:17 K:BB through 86.1 innings this year and projects for a favorable matchup versus Washington next week.

Freeland allowed four runs (three earned) on nine hits and two walks while striking out three over five innings in a no-decision versus the Angels on Friday.

Freeland left the mound in line for the loss after giving up back-to-back solo home runs to Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout in the fifth inning, but the Rockies pulled ahead on an Elias Diaz grand slam in the eighth. The southpaw battled an illness earlier in the week, which could have affected his performance. He's gone seven starts without a win, though surprisingly his worst outings in that span have come in challenging road matchups and not at Coors Field, where he has a 3.42 ERA on the year. Overall this season, Freeland has a 4.54 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 53:24 K:BB over 85.1 innings across 16 starts. He's lined up for a tough home start versus the Dodgers next week.

Luzardo did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing two hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings against the Pirates. He struck out nine.

The southpaw was stellar Friday, dominating to the tune of 19 swinging strikes on 96 pitches. Unfortunately for Luzardo and his fantasy managers, closer A.J. Puk couldn't hold onto the lead in the ninth and squandered his win. Luzardo is still searching for a next level in terms of consistency, but when he's on, he's among the game's most impressive young starters. He will take a 3.77 ERA, 1.19 ERA and 103:23 K:BB into his next outing.

Ortiz (2-3) earned the win Friday, allowing one run on seven hits and two walks over eight innings against the Marlins. He struck out five.

The right-hander turned in the best start of his young career. It looked like he might end up on the wrong end of a pitchers' duel with Jesus Luzardo, but Ortiz was rewarded for his efforts when the Pirates rallied for three runs in the top of the ninth inning to win 3-1. The 24-year-old induced 12 swinging strikes on 97 pitches and showed the kind of upside to warrant a roster spot in most fantasy leagues, though more ups and downs should be expected.

Giolito (5-5) allowed three runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk while striking out 10 over six innings to take the loss Friday versus the Red Sox.

The 10 strikeouts were a season high for Giolito, and he turned in his third quality start in four outings in June. The right-hander just didn't get enough run support, taking his first loss in five starts. Giolito is at a 3.41 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 99:29 K:BB over 92.1 innings through 16 starts this season. He's lined up for a road start versus the Angels next week.

Maeda (1-4) earned the win Friday, allowing three hits and two walks over five scoreless innings against the Tigers. He struck out eight.

Making his return after nearly eight weeks on the shelf with a triceps strain, Maeda shined across five scoreless en route to his first win of the season. He got 14 called strikes and 11 swinging strikes on 83 total pitches. The veteran had an ugly 9.00 ERA and 1.62 WHIP across his first four starts prior to landing on the injured list, and he tentatively lines up for a tough matchup in Atlanta next week, but a healthy Maeda can still be useful in fantasy when deployed judiciously.