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Cecconi struck out three batters in the abbreviated outing while issuing one base on balls. He kept the Tigers off the board through the first two innings but allowed back-to-back one-out singles to Parker Meadows and Gleyber Torres in the third inning before turning the ball over to the bullpen — and Meadows ultimately scored against the Guardians’ bullpen. The 26-year-old hurler got six whiffs on 47 pitches on the day, posting a CSW of 30 percent. He should have the inside track at a spot in the Guardians’ rotation to open the 2026 campaign.

Tolle allowed seven hits and two walks in the outing but most importantly kept Baltimore off the scoreboard. He threw a career-high 99 pitches, lowering his ERA to 2.28 for the season. The rookie southpaw continues to impress with a fastball-heavy approach, including his new sinker. He next lines up for a road matchup in Tampa Bay.

Abreu connected for a two-run homer in the third off Chris Bassitt, his first since May 8. The lefty-swinging outfielder began the season on a tear but cooled in May. The Red Sox certainly hope he’s ready to go on another hot streak, as he continues to play every day and bat third. Abreu has lowered his strikeout rate in 2026, helping his batting average but hurting his power so far.

All nine batters in Boston’s lineup recorded at least one hit. Meanwhile, the performance extended Durbin’s hit streak to six games. It’s still been a trying season for the former Brewer, but it’s a start. Durbin has one home run and is 5-for-7 on the bases heading into Thursday’s matinee.

It’s been a fascinating season for Ward, whose walk rate has exploded as Baltimore’s leadoff hitter. He was at 11% with the Angels last season, and it’s now near 20%. His strikeout rate has also fallen, but it has cost him in the power department, as he has just two home runs through June 3. Ward has started all but one game for the Orioles, consistently hitting first or second. As a result, he has 37 runs scored compared to just 17 RBI.

Severino will be reevaluated in 4-6 weeks after receiving a PRP injection in his shoulder later this week. The 32-year-old is facing a lengthy absence and won’t make it back to the Athletics’ rotation mix until the second half of the year. He’ll need several weeks to build up his arm strength and stamina once he’s cleared to start a throwing progression.

Lowder gets the ball this weekend after striking out eight and allowing three runs over five innings during his final minor league rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. The 24-year-old former top pitching prospect posted a serviceable 5.40 ERA across eight starts this season before hitting the injured list with a shoulder issue back on May 13.

Sánchez extended his consecutive scoreless streak to 50 2/3 innings before Jackson Merrill delivered an opposite-field base hit in the seventh, one of just four he allowed on the evening. The streak finishes as the fifth-longest in MLB since 1920, including the longest by a lefty. He fell shy of matching Orel Hershiser’s 59-IP record, but he still holds a 1.46 ERA and sits at the center of this year’s National League Cy Young race. He’ll look to continue that bid in his next outing, a road game in Toronto.

Buehler allowed four hits and two walks against the team he pitched for late last year. The 31-year-old gave up just two runs in the same matchup last time out. He’s pitched well enough to stick in the Padres rotation but remains off the fantasy radar. Buehler’s next outing lines up at home against the Reds.

Duran is one of just six closers with 14 or more saves this season, which is noteworthy considering he missed time earlier this year. He also has the second-highest K-BB% among relief pitchers, only trailing Mason Miller. Duran has been on a particularly impactful run, notching six saves over the past 12 days.