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Manoah (9-2) allowed two runs on five hits and three walks with six strikeouts in 6.2 innings, earning the win Friday over the Brewers.

Manoah allowed a run on a fielder's choice in the fifth inning and gave up a solo home run to Tyrone Taylor in the seventh. The Blue Jays' offense was more than capable of covering that damage, allowing Manoah to earn his fourth win in his last five starts. It was also his 12th quality start in 14 outings this season, as the 24-year-old right-hander continues to pitch like an ace. He has a 2.05 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 79:18 K:BB while allowing just six homers in 87.2 innings this year. He's projected for a home start versus the Red Sox next week, though it's unclear if the Blue Jays will stay on rotation with an eight-game week ahead or if they'll call upon a spot starter early in the week. If Manoah gets pushed back a day, he'd face the Rays.

Quantrill allowed two runs on five hits and two walks across five innings during Friday's 6-3 loss to Boston.

Quantrill struggled with his command and threw only 55 of his 89 pitches for strikes, but he still delivered a solid line in the no-decision. He served up a solo home run to Rafael Devers during the third inning, and it's the fourth straight start the right-hander has surrendered a long ball. Quantrill will carry a 3.76 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 48:25 K:BB over 76.2 frames into his next start, which currently lines up for Wednesday versus the Twins.

Hendricks (3-6) allowed just five hits and a walk with six strikeouts over 7.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Friday over the Cardinals.

This was the third time this year Hendricks has completed at least seven innings without allowing a run. He was able to make Nico Hoerner's two-run home run in the second inning stand as all the Cubs needed in the victory. Hendricks still has a lackluster 4.90 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 55:21 K:BB through 75.1 innings in 14 starts. The 32-year-old hasn't been able to sustain success over more than a couple of outings at a time, but he's in line for a decent home matchup next week versus the Reds.

Manager Brandon Hyde said Watkins will be added to the big-league roster to start Saturday against the White Sox, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

The 29-year-old is already with the Orioles on the taxi squad, so it's not a major surprise he'll be activated to fill the rotation spot of Kyle Bradish (shoulder), who landed on the injured list Friday. Watkins has made eight starts for Baltimore this season and has a 6.00 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 14:15 K:BB across 30 innings, so he's not guaranteed to stick in the rotation behind Saturday.

Marquez (4-5) allowed three hits and five walks with two strikeouts in 7.2 shutout innings to earn the win Friday over the Twins.

Marquez's five walks were a season high, but he offset that with the three hits matching a season low. He got only one run of support, but it was enough to pick up his third win in his last four starts. In that span, he's allowed nine runs across 25.2 innings. The right-hander still has a brutal 5.58 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 68:29 K:BB across 80.2 innings in 14 starts overall, but two of his best starts this year have come in June. Marquez projects for a tough home start versus the Dodgers next week.

Bundy (4-4) allowed a run on four hits and two walks with two strikeouts in six innings, taking the loss Friday versus the Rockies.

Bundy pitched well for the second start in a row, but the Twins' offense was limited to three hits and five walks without generating a run. The right-hander's lone run allowed came in the sixth inning on a Charlie Blackmon fielder's choice. Bundy continues to alternate a couple of good starts with a a couple of rough ones for an altogether inconsistent season. He has a 4.80 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 46:12 K:BB in 60 innings across 12 starts overall. He's projected for a road start in Cleveland next week.

Watkins is with the Orioles on the taxi squad and could be added to the active roster to start Saturday against the White Sox, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

The Orioles have an opening in the starting rotation Saturday after Kyle Bradish (shoulder) was placed on the injured list, and Watkins appear to be the primary candidate to fill the void. The 29-year-old was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after being activated from the injured list June 8, and he allowed five runs over 7.2 innings during his time with the Tides. Assuming he starts Saturday, Watkins may need a strong performance in Chicago for it to be more than a single spot start.

Lodolo (back) is scheduled for another minor-league rehab start Wednesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The 24-year-old covered four scoreless innings during his previous rehab outing Thursday with Triple-A Louisville, and he'll remain in the minors for at least one more rehab appearance. Lodolo is expected to throw about five innings and 85-to-90 pitches in what should be his final start before rejoining the Reds' rotation.

Whitlock (hip) won't be activated from the 15-day injured list to start during the upcoming three-game series against the Blue Jays, which begins Monday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

The 26-year-old threw a simulated game Tuesday, but his progress from the hip injury has slow over the past couple days. Whitlock hasn't suffered a setback, per Abraham, though manager Alex Cora said the right-hander "wasn't feeling good" or "moving well." Whitlock recently appeared to be on the cusp of his return from the injured list, but his outlook for the near future is now a bit more uncertain.

DeGrom (shoulder) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Saturday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

The 34-year-old faced live batters for the first time Tuesday, and he'll continue ramping up his workload. Assuming he avoids any setbacks, deGrom could require a couple more sessions of live BP before advancing to a minor-league rehab assignment, which could happen within the next week or two.