Shields (2-5) took the loss Tuesday in Minnesota after allowing four runs on five hits with five walks and three strikeouts over five innings.

EDGE Analysis

Control was a major issue for the 35-year-old veteran, who threw only 47 of 93 pitches for strikes while tying his season-high in free passes. He still hasn't pitched more than six innings in a game this season and sports a problematic 73:42 K:BB to go with a 5.72 ERA in 85 innings. You can probably do better Sunday even with the strikeout-prone Rays next on tap for Shields.