45 Derek Holland, SP

Rangers starter Derek Holland endured a rough outing but did not factor in the decision of Sunday's 11-8 victory over the Tigers.

Holland surrendered a three-run home run to Miguel Cabrera in the third and a solo home run to Cabrera in the fifth. The left-hander was charged with four runs and eight hits over 4 2/3 innings. He struck out six and walked three.

Holland has allowed four runs or more in three of his last five starts. He is scheduled to make his next start Saturday at Seattle. He has not allowed a run in his last 16 2/3 innings pitched at Safeco Field.

Rangers starter Derek Holland settled for a no-decision Tuesday night in Oakland.

Holland gave up four earned runs on eight hits and a walk over 5 2/3 innings but the game was tied after he left. Holland struck out five.

With a 2.93 ERA, Holland has allowed just five earned runs over his last three starts, including the four he allowed Tuesday. Still, he is having a solid year at 3-2 for Texas.

His next scheduled start comes Sunday in Detroit.

Rangers pitcher Derek Holland is utilizing a different mix of pitches this season.

Holland has gotten off to a fantastic start this year, posting a 2.54 ERA and 2.39 FIP. While he's still using the same five pitches, he's changed up his usage rates. Holland's slider usage is up 10 percent this year. It's been his best strikeout pitch in the past, and Holland is using it a lot more with two strikes this season.

He's also working with an improved changeup. Not only is he using the pitch more often, but it's been three miles per hour slower than his old change. The pitch has mainly been used to neutralize righties, who have hit Holland much better during his career.

With his new skill set, Holland has been a major Fantasy surprise this year. If he moves forward with his approach, he might be a candidate to continue his breakout.