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  • Secures fifth save
    McArthur allowed one hit and one walk over two scoreless innings to earn a save Tuesday versus the Blue Jays.

    Advice: Only two men were able to reach base against McArthur despite the 27-year-old pitching an additional inning Tuesday, though he failed to register a strikeout. The right-hander now has five saves on the young season and seems to have cemented himself as the Royals' primary closer. Rotowire.com Today, 2:02 am
     
  • Takes third loss
    Gausman (0-3) took the loss Tuesday versus the Royals after giving up three runs (all unearned) on seven hits and a walk while striking out two batters across 6.2 innings.

    Advice: A strong start for Gausman fell apart in the fifth frame after a catching error by Vladimir Guerrero extended the inning, allowing the Royals to drive in all three of their runs. Although Gausman was tagged with the loss, there were plenty of positives to take away from his outing Tuesday, as it marked his longest start of the season. The 33-year-old righty has also now given up just one earned run in 11.2 innings across his last two appearances, giving him a decent amount of momentum heading into his next start -- tentatively scheduled for Sunday against the Dodgers. Rotowire.com Today, 2:01 am
     
  • Gives up eight hits
    Wacha didn't factor into the decision during Tuesday's win over Toronto, allowing two earned runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out four batters across 4.1 innings.

    Advice: The Blue Jays reached base with consistency versus Wacha on Tuesday, but the 32-year-old was able to pitch himself out of jams more often than not. As a result, he required 96 pitches to get through 4.1 frames -- his shortest start of the season so far. He owns a 3.81 ERA and 1.27 WHIP across 28.1 innings through his first five starts as a Royal and projects to pitch again Sunday in Detroit. Rotowire.com Today, 2:01 am
     
  • Tallies 11 punchouts
    Fedde allowed one earned run on three hits and struck out 11 batters across six innings Tuesday en route to a loss against Minnesota. He didn't factor into the decision.

    Advice: Fedde got behind early after allowing an RBI single to Max Kepler in the first inning, but an Eloy Jimenez three-run homer allowed him to leave the game with a 3-1 lead. However, the 31-year-old was unable to secure his second win of the season thanks to a ninth-inning rally from the Twins. His 11 strikeouts represent a new career high, and the right-hander has emerged as one of the more reliable arms in Chicago's rotation with a 2.73 ERA across his first five starts. He's lined up to start again at home against the Rays on Sunday. Rotowire.com Today, 1:59 am
     
  • Hit with third loss
    Rogers (0-3) took the loss Tuesday against Atlanta, surrendering five runs (three earned) on seven hits and a walk while striking out four batters.

    Advice: Facing an Atlanta lineup that sports a staggering .824 OPS, Rogers only gave up two unearned runs through the first five innings but was promptly pulled after allowing a sac fly and a two-run homer during the sixth. The 26-year-old southpaw holds a 4.10 ERA and 1.52 WHIP through his first five starts and will still be in search of his first win of the year during his next scheduled outing versus the Nationals on Monday. Rotowire.com Today, 1:58 am
     
  • Goes distance in shutout
    Fried (2-0) threw a complete-game shutout Tuesday against the Marlins while allowing three hits and striking out six batters.

    Advice: Fried's performance Tuesday marked the fourth time he's thrown a complete-game shutout in his career and was the third time he's done so in less than 100 pitches, needing just 92 pitches to get 27 outs. Despite his incredible showing, the 30-year-old southpaw still owns a 4.97 ERA through his first five starts, but he'll have plenty of momentum on his side heading into his next outing -- tentatively scheduled for Monday in Seattle. Rotowire.com Today, 1:56 am
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  • Griffin Canning gives up three runs in first win
    Griffin Canning yielded three runs in five innings Tuesday in a win over the Orioles.

    Advice: Canning is on the board after going 0-3 with an 8.05 ERA in his first four starts. The injury likelihood remains higher here than it is with more pitchers, but Canning should prove better than this in the long run. It’s encouraging that his velocity has been higher in his last two starts than it was in his first three, though he’s still down a tad more than one mph from last year. Rotoworld Yesterday, 10:42 pm
     
  • Carlos Estévez fans two in perfect ninth
    Carlos Estévez struck out two in a perfect ninth for a save Tuesday versus the Orioles.

    Advice: Estévez averaged 96.3 mph with his fastball tonight, which is up about two mph from spring training and one mph from Opening Day. He’s still one mph off from last year, but it’s looking like he’ll get there, and with Robert Stephenson out for the season and José Soriano in the rotation, he seems like a much better bet than he did a month ago. Rotoworld Yesterday, 10:42 pm
     
  • Grayson Rodriguez roughed up by Angels in defeat
    Grayson Rodriguez was pummeled for seven runs and 11 hits in 4 1/3 innings Tuesday in a loss to the Angels.

    Advice: Rodriguez blamed the poor showing on leaving too many pitches down the middle of the plate. He got 14 missed swings and seven strikeouts, but 10 of the 14 balls in play against him were hard hit. It’s his first loss of the year, leaving him 3-1 with a 4.45 ERA. Rotoworld Yesterday, 10:42 pm